By Barbra Muhindo,
Climate change have ravaged Katwe salt lake in Kasese District, endangering the livelihoods of thousands of people and livestock that depend on the mineral.
Mr.John Bosco Kananura Omulhodi, the chairperson Local council three for Katwe-Kabatooro town council told Kasese Guide Radio last evening that the water from the persistent rains had submerged the salt pads.
The survival of thousands of people who solely depend on the salt industry, is at stake Kananura said. Mr. Kananura one speaking…
Business booms during the dry season, when the water in the wells evaporates, leaving the salty rocks underneath the shallow lake.
The salt lake, the only one in Uganda, has been supplying the commodity both at National and international levels.
Mr. Kananura, commended the Government of Uganda for liberalizing the economy through NRM leadership. Mr. Kananura two speaking…
He urged the local community to own government programs for improved livelihood. END.
