Truxor wetland equipment company to support wetland sustainability in Uganda

3 May 2025, 12:31 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

According to Article 237, Clause 2(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, “The Government or a local government, as determined by Parliament by law, shall hold in trust for the people and protect natural lakes, rivers, wetlands, forest reserves, game reserves, national parks, and any land to be reserved for ecological and touristic purposes for the common good of all citizens.”

It is against this background that the Chairperson of Truxor Wetland Equipment Company in Uganda, Dr Jim Tibuhaburwa, in collaboration with Swedish partners, organised a successful conference at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The event provided an opportunity for participants to learn about wetland sustainability and related issues.

“We are here for this conference to support Uganda’s wetlands in conjunction with the Ministry of Water and Environment, under the Wetlands Department, and to assist the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) in finding the best solutions for Uganda and the wider East African region. This conference is focused on the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of water and wetland management. Its aim is also to explore pressing water-related challenges and share proven solution mechanisms that have been developed and implemented in various parts of the world – starting with Uganda,” he said.

Similarly, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Truxor Wetland Equipment, Sweden, Mr Jons Näslund, confirmed that the company provides effective solutions for a wide range of water-related challenges. He noted that their equipment is used globally to mitigate pollution and other environmental concerns. The CEO also reaffirmed that their technologies play a key role in flood prevention. “Our solutions are also used for nature conservation,” he added.

During the discussions, the company pledged to organise specialised training in Sweden, where selected participants would learn how to operate the machines and later return to train others in Uganda. They also committed to importing some of the machines into the country.

The experts further emphasised that adopting nature-based approaches can significantly enhance water management efforts, while also contributing to the conservation of endangered species in wetland ecosystems.

Meanwhile, other stakeholders from the Ministry of Water and Environment who attended the conference explained that the Government of Uganda has been making efforts to sustain the environment through various initiatives. “Uganda has taken several steps to ensure that wetlands are conserved, as outlined in the 1995 Constitution, the National Environment Act 2019, among others. If we do not take urgent action, Uganda may have no wetlands left by 2040,” they warned.

Participants expressed their gratitude to Truxor Wetland Equipment and other partners for organising such a valuable conference, where they gained insights into various methods of wetland conservation.

It is worth noting that Truxor Wetland Equipment was established 25 years ago in Sweden. Additionally, the Government has been actively demolishing permanent structures erected in wetlands—such as those in Lubigi along Hoima Road and other areas—as part of its efforts to preserve the environment.

The public has been urged to support the national call to conserve wetlands for the benefit of current and future generations.