NEWS – As a way of conserving the environment along River Nchwera and outskirts of queen Elizabeth National park in Mitooma district, the district leadership has signed a one year contract with Literacy Action And Development Agency (LADA) a non government organisation to ensure tree planting and bee keeping with in those areas.
The communities near River Nchwera and Queen Elizabeth national park from 5 Sub Counties of kigyende,Mayanga,Kiyanga, Bitereko are to benefit from the program.
According to Mbabazi Arthur , the Executive Director Literacy Action And community development organisation (LADA), noted during the one year they will support people to increase their house hold incomes while preserving nature in the district.
Speaking at the launch of the project that was held at the district headquarters yesterday, Benon Karyeija ,the Mitooma district chairperson noted that this organisation will help to reduce on the animals that have been destroying people’s crops by the use of the bee hives and also boost income through honey production.
Meanwhile Sharifah Nakintu ,the Mitooma district Chief Administrative Officer asked the organisation to work hand in hand with local leaders if their objectives are to be successful .
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