The Hidden Cost of Development: The Sand Mining Dilemma in Northern Uganda
By Willy Chowoo Uganda’s wetlands, lakeshores, and riverbanks face a significant threat from illegal sand mining, posing severe environmental challenges. Wetlands, which constitute 11% of the country’s total land area, are especially vulnerable. The practice of illicit sand mining is not only an environmental issue but also a legal and economic one that the […]
