Mt. Elgon: From landslides to lifelines

A lot of water has gone under the bridge regarding the restoration efforts on the mountains. The most recent initiative began in May 2024, when NEMA launched the Mt. Elgon project during the International Biodiversity Day commemoration, as reported in the State of Environment Report 2024.

Restoration of the banks of River Sume in Bududa is underway. Residents are planting indigenous trees to protect the riverbanks from erosion. (Credit: Gerald Tenwya)