Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.
UWA established guidelines for motorists, allowing entry into the park until 6 PM daily, with strict speed limits enforced to protect wildlife and ensure visitor safety.
The Ntoroko residents from areas prone to floods had in the past requested the government of Uganda to relocate them to a small part of the neighboring Semuliki wildlife reserve; however, the discussion has not yet been fully concluded.