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.
Uganda can, however, do better in promoting this heritage as neighbors in Rwanda. According to the Nkuringo Safari experts, tourists face challenges ranging from difficult access to the roads during the rainy seasons to chartered flights in Uganda that are pricier compared to the Rwandan counterparts.