communities around lake kyoga are still facing dry spell irrespective during this so called rainy season.

26 March 2026, 6:59 am

Ali lukomo

In buyende district in busoga subregion Eastern part of Uganda there some areas where signs of climate change are seen. Gonna the days during the months of February and April rainfall could be experienced country wide but now it’s yet another story from some parts of the country.a case study is in eastern region especially in Busoga subregion where rainfall is expected between Feb and April but now at the sures of lake kyoga most of the areas are dry.At Kakooge landing the community says rainfall was last experienced in December last year and only feel coldness and wind blowing . According to the chairman f the area muzamiri mugabi the community have destroyed most of the green cover for both settlement and farming this comes when they government restricted fishing and they resorted to farming which led to the destruction of the green cover.

This practice have led to poor rainfall formation because all the trees have been cut. According to the deputy Residence district commissioner for buyende district mr Naikoli Mathias the district is fighting very hard to restore the sanity on lake kyoga and is trying to spread the gospel of proper fishing methods and proper us of wetlands around the lake for better management.

Speaking to the buyende district chaimanr kanaku Micheal, it’s important to Implement catch-and-release programs, regulate fishing seasons, and promote eco-friendly gear. Community-led fishing cooperatives can help monitor and enforce these practices. Engage local communities in replanting native vegetation, remove invasive species, and establish protected areas. This can help maintain water quality and support biodiversity.

They can form groups to lead restoration efforts, get training on sustainable practices, and partner with NGOs for support . Plus, involving schools can help educate kids about wetland importance