Kwania district

12 September 2025, 1:54 pm

Population pressure fuels wetland encroachment in Abongomola, Kwania district

By Joshua Olomo Rising population pressure in Abongomola subcounty, Kwania district, is driving increased encroachment on wetlands, prompting local leaders to intensify calls for environmental protection and compliance with national laws. According to Hendy Ogwang, the Community Development Officer (CDO)…

11 June 2025, 4:59 pm

LC1s, LC2s accused of aiding wetland degradation in Kwania

By Joshua Olomo Kwania District Environment Officer, Jimmy Okweny, has accused some LC1 and LC2 chairpersons of abetting wetland degradation by accepting bribes from residents to allow cultivation in wetlands. Speaking at a community meeting held yesterday in Ongoceng parish,…