DRDIP Uganda Updates

Dodoronga Fish Pond being Constructed in Yumbe District A seasonal stream in the outskirt of Yumbe Town Council, Yumbe district in West Nile region of Uganda is ironically an impediment to evolving unplanned infrastructure within the town, thanks to the conservation efforts by the Environment Department.   On a positive note though, communities of Dodoronga village who surround this watercourse take advantage of the flowing and logged aqua by planting fast growing vegetables such as cabbages, tomatoes, carrots, onions, etc. which they supply to Yumbe town market and earn cash to support their households. Apparent attempts by private individuals and businesses to reclaim this spot and turn it around for construction of settlements have hit a dead end owing to a strict watch from the line department of Environment at Yumbe District Local Government. Swaibu Solo Andama the District Environment Officer said, the district is on course to discourage dampening of this natural feature on acc