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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), backed by the police and military, has launched enforcement operations targeting structures built illegally in the Kaliddubi Wetland within Buggu Village, Busabala Parish, Wakiso District.
Key Details of the Crackdown
Surprise Intervention: Residents of Buggu Cell and Kibiri A expressed panic and anger, accusing NEMA of carrying out a surprise eviction.
Broken Timeline Agreements: Affected locals stated that during a stakeholder meeting at Busabala Playground, NEMA and local leaders agreed that enforcement teams would return later to demarcate boundaries before any demolitions took place. NEMA’s sudden arrival caught many off guard.
Scramble for Belongings: Scenes of panic ensued as families rushed to dismantle structures and salvage household items, construction materials, and livestock to prevent total destruction by excavators.
Broader Environmental Campaign: This enforcement is part of an ongoing, widened government campaign to restore degraded ecosystems, clear protected environmental zones, and combat rising urban flooding risks.
Broader Context
This operation follows heavily enforced evictions in nearby areas like the Lubigi wetland. Environmental authorities have warned that encroaching on protected wetlands carries severe legal penalties under Ugandan law, including fines up to UGX 600 million or imprisonment for up to 12 years.
If you are tracking these developments or live in the area, would you like more information on wetland restoration guidelines or updates regarding affected communities?
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