NEMA issues 30-day ultimatum for wetland encroachers in Kampala to vacate

Uganda's National Environment Management Authority has given illegal occupants of wetlands in Kampala a month to leave the protected areas. During the enforcement period, NEMA will conduct boundary demarcation work, issue formal restoration directives, and mark properties that have been unlawfully developed on wetland sites. The agency is taking action to reclaim these environmentally sensitive zones and restore them to their natural state.

Wetland preservation is critical for environmental health, water management, and flood prevention in urban areas, making enforcement of these protections essential for Kampala's long-term sustainability.