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Elephants tramp farmers’ hopes

A wave of devastation has swept through several villages in Kasese and Kitgum districts after herds of elephants invaded community farmlands, destroying over 500 acres of maize and cassava crops and leaving local farmers reeling from the losses. 

The elephants, believed to have strayed from Kibaale National Park, have left a trail of economic despair. (New Vision/Files)
By: Vincent Kaguta and Samuel Amanyire, Journalists @New Vision


CALL TO ACTION

KASESE - In a recent clash between man and wildlife, farmers are counting losses as elephant

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Elephants
Farmers
Wildlife
Kasese district
Kitgum district
Crop destruction