Masindi Restores Thousands of Hectares and Secures Public Land in New Report

Masindi District has marked significant milestones in environmental conservation, asset protection, and poverty alleviation over the past financial year. During a council session at the district headquarters, District Chairperson Patrick Wobusobozi presented the State of the District Address, showcasing major achievements in resource management and wealth creation.

According to the report, the district successfully restored 4,250 hectares of degraded land in collaboration with local communities. The initiative aims to combat wetland degradation and promote sustainable natural resource use to protect the environment for future generations. Additionally, the district secured 15 official government land titles, a crucial step in safeguarding public assets from encroachment and mitigating ongoing land disputes.

Beyond environmental efforts, the report underscored remarkable progress in various government-led wealth creation initiatives. Under the Parish Development Model (PDM), Masindi received Shs18.7375 billion, successfully disbursing Shs16.222 billion to 16,222 households via 46 SACCOs. Beneficiaries are actively investing these funds into productive ventures such as poultry farming, dairy production, piggery, fruit growing, and tree planting.

Financial inclusion efforts were also prominent through the Emyooga programme, which injected Shs1.34 billion into 258 associations, reaching 2,582 members. Meanwhile, the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP) distributed Shs889.976 million to 134 women’s groups, empowering 1,560 individuals. The Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) similarly supported 1,618 young people across 149 youth groups with a total disbursement of Shs857.292 million.

Furthermore, vulnerable populations received critical support through the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE). The district channeled Shs2.901781 billion to assist 1,300 older persons in meeting their daily basic needs, reinforcing the district’s holistic approach to development.

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