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Who is dumping soil in Nakiyanja Wetland at night?

Residents told New Vision that for three weeks, unknown people have been dumping soil in the wetland towards a recently built factory. Just a few weeks after dumping the soil into the swamp, the surrounding neighbourhoods are already suffering from floods. 

Part of Nakiyanja wetlands between Namugongo and Sonde turned into a washing bay. It is a big chain of wetlands whose waters emanate from the foothills Namilyango Hill in Mukono. (Credit: Gerald Tenywa)
By: Gerald Tenywa, Journalists @New Vision


WAKISO - Nakiyanja, one of the last wetlands in Kampala Metropolitan Area, has been reclaimed by an investor, who keeps filling the place with soil. 

According to residents, the

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Environment
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Nakiyanja Wetland
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