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District Environment Action Plan (DEAP) - Kasese USAID/Uganda Mission

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KASESE DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3-YEAR DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT ACTION PLAN

2016-2019

With support from USAID/Uganda Mission

MAY 2016


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FOREWORD

Kasese district has continued to focus its efforts to general Environmental management for sustainable development bearing in mind and practice, the mainstreaming of Environmental issues in all the plans at all levels. It is important to note that the various activities implemented by the people as individuals, private sector organizations, or government departments have impacts to the Environment. There is therefore a need to ensure that all these activities are implemented in a manner that doesn’t compromise Government efforts towards Environmental and biodiversity protection. Activities need to be implemented cautiously with an ability to manage environmental and other risks hence the ability of implementers to work with the various departments of Government to accomplish the above tasks need not to be compromised. The revised DEAP comes at a time when Petroleum activities are expected to take place in the

district. Kasese district is part of the Albertine Graben (AG) where commercial quantities of

petroleum resources have been discovered and developments in the sector are expected to

increase. Exploration through geological and seismic surveys will be done, as well as drilling of

exploration and/or appraisal wells and well testing. Vegetation will be cleared, soil disturbance

expected due to increased traffic, discharges and emissions from equipment, and noise and

vibrations experienced. A lot of waste will be generated necessitating containment and

transportation. Harmonised development of the sector will require that requisite technical

personnel and the appropriate legal framework and infrastructure are in place to support these

developments. This will require that the various stakeholders including local governments prepare

and plan to manage the environmental and social impacts likely to be generated by the sector, and

therefore the need for this DEAP.

We hope that this District Environment Action Plan (DEAP) will be key in informing the various stakeholders especially Oil Companies and other stakeholders on the status of the Environment in the district. In so doing, they will be mandated to abide by the relevant National Policy, Legislation and Regulatory framework of Uganda as well as ably manage emergencies that may arise out of the petroleum activities for sustainable petroleum production. I thank all those who have contributed towards producing this DEAP and wish all readers the very best as you put this information to good use for the development of this district and the country at large.

For God and my Country

Lt. Col. (Rtd) Mawa Muhindo DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we are all aware, a healthy and productive environment is a prerequisite for successful implementation of social and economic development programmes. Despite the high natural resource endowment, there is observed poverty amongst the community of Kasese District It is the obligation of the people of Kasese to ensure that the rate of environmental degradation is reduced and degraded areas reclaimed to better their productivity. The areas that this DEAP is addressing are in line with the decentralized functions as laid down in the third schedule of the Local Government Act (1997) and those that the District Council can devolve for easy management of resources. During the National Environment Action Planning (NEAP) process in 1994, when the first National State of Environment Report (NSoER) was being prepared It was realised that national-level data or information tended to ‘soften’ certain Environmental issues which otherwise manifested themselves more evidently at District and Sub County levels. In addition to the above, there are new and emerging issues in Kasese which include, among others, Petroleum discovery, Climate Change, Disaster Reduction and Risk Management; that will require new approaches for their management. Formulation and or review of this DEAP are positive milestones towards the conservation effort of Government intended to limit any biodiversity loss. Petroleum operations have to be constantly monitored to ensure compliance with Environmental and biodiversity protection requirements during exploration, production and transportation as all these are expected to be implemented across some sections of the district. The DEAP provides an overview of the environmental issues, the technical and management approaches to achieving high environmental performance in the activities necessary for the petroleum exploration and production in the Albertine Graben. In this spirit therefore, I wish to thank all those who have contributed in one way or another to the review of the DEAP. But most especially National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the District Technical staff especially the District Task force (DTF) and entire staff in the Natural Resources and other sister Departments that endeavoured to provide wealthy information that has been put together to review this DEAP. Most important is the USAID/Uganda Mission for the financial and logistical support that was provided towards the review of this DEAP. It is this support that has enabled us to successfully go through this review process. Allow me therefore to present the Kasese District Environment Action Plan (DEAP) 2016-2021 as our contribution towards the government’s efforts of pursuing socio-economic development through the protection of the environment for a poverty free society. I wish you good reading.

William M. Kanyesigye CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents FOREWORD ......................................................................................................................................................... i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... iii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................................... vi LIST OF ACRONYMS........................................................................................................................................... ix CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background ....................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1 Location and Size............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 1.1.2 Location and Size........................................................................................................................... 2 1.1.3 Size ................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.1.4 Administrative and Institutional setup ........................................................................................ 4

1.2 Physiognomy (Physical characteristics) ........................................................................................... 4 1.2.1 Topography ................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.2 Climate .......................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.2.1 Rainfall ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.2.2 Temperature.............................................................................................................................. 5 1.2.2.3 Relative Humidity ...................................................................................................................... 5 1.2.3 Drainage ........................................................................................................................................ 5 1.2.4 Wetland Resources ....................................................................................................................... 6 1.2.4.1 Ramsar sites in the district ....................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Biodiversity ....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.1 Vegetation ..................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.1.1 Vegetation in QEPA................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.1.2 Vegetation in RMNP. ................................................................................................................ 7

1.4 Wildlife Resources ............................................................................................................................ 7 1.5 Natural Resources ............................................................................................................................. 8

1.5.1 Mineral Resources ......................................................................................................................... 8 1.5.2 Soils ................................................................................................................................................ 9 1.5.3 Forest Resources ........................................................................................................................... 9 1.5.4 Water resources: ........................................................................................................................... 9 1.5.5 Fisheries resource base. ................................................................................................................ 9

1.6 Land tenure and use. ...................................................................................................................... 10 1.6.1 Land use ....................................................................................................................................... 10

1.7 Demographic Characteristics: ......................................................................................................... 10 1.7.1 Population Density ...................................................................................................................... 12

1.8 District Man power (Human Resources) ........................................................................................ 12 1.9 Water and Sanitation ...................................................................................................................... 13

1.9.1 Safe Water Coverage .................................................................................................................. 13 1.10 Road network .................................................................................................................................. 14 1.11 Education institutions ..................................................................................................................... 14

1.11.1 Environmental management in Schools................................................................................. 14 1.12 Health Infrastructure ...................................................................................................................... 15 1.13 Industries (and other important economic activities) ................................................................... 15

1.13.1 Tourism: ................................................................................................................................... 15 1.14 Energy .............................................................................................................................................. 16

1.14.1 Power / Electricity Potential in the rural communities ......................................................... 16


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1.14.2 Geothermal ............................................................................................................................. 16 1.14.3 The need for Renewable Energy in Kasese ............................................................................. 16

CHAPTER TWO: ACTION PLANNING ............................................................................................................... 17 2.1. The Context ................................................................................................................................... 17 2.2. Legal and Regulatory Framework ............................................................................................ 17

2.2.1 International conventions: ......................................................................................................... 17 2.2.2 National policy and Legal framework ........................................................................................ 18 2.2.3 The Regulatory Framework ........................................................................................................ 19 2.2.4 Institutional Framework for Environment Management .......................................................... 20 2.2.5 Statutory Obligations.................................................................................................................. 21 2.2.6 Lower level plans (PEAPs, SEAPs) ............................................................................................... 22 2.2.7 Referred issues ............................................................................................................................ 22 2.2.8 Relevant Development Partners ................................................................................................ 23 2.2.9 Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 24

2.3. Action Planning: DEAP Matrix ................................................................................................... 25 2.4. Implementation of the Plan (Integration of the DEAP into the DDP) ................................ 35

2.4.1 Mainstreaming and Integration ................................................................................................. 35 2.4.2 Marketing of the DEAP, SEAPs and PEAPs ................................................................................. 35

CHAPTER THREE: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ...................................................................................... 36 3.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 36 3.2. Major Assumptions in Monitoring and Evaluation ........................................................................ 36 3.3. Capacity for Field Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 36 3.4. Key Elements of the Monitoring System........................................................................................ 37

3.4.1 Objectives .................................................................................................................................... 37 3.4.2 Indicators and Intervals .............................................................................................................. 37 3.4.3 Reporting ..................................................................................................................................... 38

ANNEXES ......................................................................................................................................................... 40 Annex 1: List of Participants ....................................................................................................................... 40 Annex 2: Monitoring Scheme Matrix ..................................................................................................... 42 Annex 3: Monthly Indicator & Financial Monitoring Report ................................................................ 52 Annex 4: Annual Indicator & Financial Monitoring Report .................................................................. 53 Annex 5: Problem and Vision Maps ....................................................................................................... 54

List of Tables Table 1: Summery Land Distribution : ........................................... 2 Table 2: Distribution of the land by Protected Areas and

other Government institutions : .......................................... 2

Table 3: Kasese District Administrative arrangement : .......................................... 4 Table 4: District Population in 2014 Per Sub-County/LLG

dissagregated by Sex. : .......................................... 11

Table 5: Population Density of Kasese, 1980-2014 : .......................................... 12 Table 6: District Human resource status : .......................................... 12 Table 7: Natural Resources Staff Establishment 2015/2016 : .......................................... 13 Table 8: Summary of the district road network : .......................................... 14 Table 9: Number and Ownership of learning institutions in

the district : .......................................... 14

Table 10: Health Units and Number : .......................................... 15 Table 11: Key Development partners, scope of waork and

area of operation : ......................................... 22

Table 12: The DEAP Matrix : .......................................... 25 Table 13: Monitoring Scheme Matrix : ......................................... 47


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Listof Figures Figure: Map of Kasese District with Administrative

Boudaries : .......................................... vi

Figure 2: Map of Kasese District: Oil and gas activity areas, natural resources, administrative units and major infrastructure

: .......................................... vii

Figure 3: Usable land for habitation and cultivation : .......................................... 3 Figure4: Average climatic values for Kasese : .......................................... 5 Figure5: Institutional Framework for Environmental

management

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The framework and context for the District Environment Action Plan (DEAP) development has its origin in the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development. The National Environment Act Cap 153, mandates the District Environment Committee (DEC) in consultation with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to prepare the DEAP. This DEAP is a product of the stakeholders in environment management and was prepared by the District Technical Planning Committee (DTPC) on behalf of the DEC and supported under the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) USAID funded Environmental Management for Oil Sector activity for the Albertine Graben Districts. Other benefiting districts are Hoima, Buliisa, Nebbi, Nwoya, Kiryandongo, Kanungu, Rubirizi, Ntoroko and Rukungiri. The DEAP is divided into three chapters namely Situation Analysis, Action Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation chapter. The process of developing the DEAP used a participatory bottom-up planning approach. The Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) were undertaken to gather empirical data from the parishes in the district, while “vision-based” participatory planning methodology was subsequently used at both the sub-county and district levels. Data gathered through this process was aleady resident at the district in form of PEAPs and DEAPs. This information was then reviewed to incorporate the new and emerging issues particularly Petroleum discovery, Climate Change, Disaster Reduction and Risk Management. The major district issues or problems identified in the DEAP are linked to human activities in dire need to meet development objectives. Lack of inter-sectoral co-ordination and co-operation has also contributed to the degradation of the environment and depletion of the District’s natural resources. Poverty, low levels of environmental awareness, inadequate information, low levels of technology and lack of managerial and technical expertise in resource management exacerbates the problems. Since environment and development are complementary and interdependent, specific attention will be paid to bridge the two and assist the community to achieve the District Vision of “having a poverty free society by 2025”. The DEAP shall be integrated into the Development Plans and Annual Workplans for effective implementation. The monitoring and Evaluation scheme is incorporated as one of the major parts of the DEAP, and actions to be addressed while implementing the DEAP are outlined. The continuous or periodic surveillance of the physical implementation of the DEAP will ensure that inputs, activities, outputs and external factors are proceeding according to plan. Finally, it is worth noting that this DEAP belongs to the people of Kasese District especially the grassroots stakeholders from whom the priority issues/problems originated. The District Council approved this DEAP for implementation in order to sustainably manage the degraded natural resources and realise the District Development and Environment Vision. At their various levels, the local governments through their local councils and sectoral committees for environment and production shall support and promote implementation of the DEAP. This shall be done together with the on-going activities relating to environment and natural resources management in the


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District, which, include Government of Uganda and bilateral donor supported projects and others by Non Governmental Organisations and Community Based Organisations.

Figure 1: Map of Kasese District with Administrative Boudaries


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Fig. 2: Map of Kasese District: Oil and gas activity areas, natural resources, administrative units

and major infrastructure


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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AG Albertine Graben BUTTA Bukonzo Timber Traders’ Association CBD Convention on Biological Diversity CBO Community Based Organization CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals CDO Community Development Officer CSOs Civil Society Organizations DEA, Directorate of Environment Affairs DEAP District Environment Action Plan DEO District Environment Officer DNRO District Natural Resources Officer DoP Directorate of Petroleum DSOER District State of Environment Report DTPC District Technical Planning Committee DWI District Wetland Inventory DWRM Directorate of Water Resources Management EMMP Environment Management and Monitoring Plan EIA Environment Impact Assessment EPPF Environment Protection Police Force GIS Geographical Information System GPS Geographyical Positioning System IGA Income Generating Activities KDLG Kasese District Local Government LECs Local Environment Committees LC Local Council MoWE Ministry of Water and Environment NAADS National Agriculture Advisory Services NEAP National Environment Action Plan NEMA National Environment Management Authority NGO Non Governmental Organization NSoER National State of Environment Report NW&SC National Water and Sewerage Cooperation OWC Operation Wealth Creation PWDs Peoples’ With Disabilities QECA Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area QENP Queen Elizabeth National Park RMNP Rwenzori Mountains National Park RDC Resident District Commissioner RUGs Resource User Groups SEAP Sub County Environment Action Plan UPDF Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces USAD United States Agency for International Development UWA Uganda Wildlife Authority WMD Wetland Management Division


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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

Kasese district is endowed with abundant natural resources that support various activities to improve on people’s livelihoods. These resources include land, natural water bodies, wetlands, wildlife and forest reserves, fertile arable land ranging from the floor of the rift valley to the gentle and steep slopes of the Rwenzori, the savanna grassland that lies along the floors of the rift valley in the protected area of Queen Elizabeth National park, the water bodies including lakes George and Edward joined by the Kazinga channel as primary sources of fish and various rivers which flow from the bogs of the Rwenzori Mountains with the associated resources. Regardless of the above, there is still increasing concern about the deteriorating state of the environment in the district. Natural vegetation cover for example is reducing while ecological services are declining. With the emergency of new and unique issues like petroleum development activities in the Albertine Graben, Climate Change, Disaster Reduction and Risk Management, its is pertinent that we improve on our management capacity to counter the increasing pressure on the Environmental resources. The most prospective area for petroleum in Uganda where Kasese is inclusive is the Albertine Graben that runs along the Western border of the country. The Albertine Graben in which oil has been discovered in Uganda coincides with a very sensitive biodiversity ecosystem in Africa that if left to Petroleum companies alot of biodiversity and environmental management challenges would be difficult to handle. LLGs that have been identified for petroleum activities in Kasese include; Lake Katwe, Katwe-Kabatoro Town Council, Nyakatonzi, Muhokya, Karusandara and Kitswamba. To address such challenges, we need to put in place measures that will guide in ensuring that petroleum activities are undertaken in a manner that conserves the environment and biodiversity as provided for in the National Oil policy of Uganda. There is therefore a need to ensure that the oil companies efficiently explore, develop and produce the country’s petroleum in a manner that doesn’t compromise Government efforts towards Environmental and biodiversity protection requirements. These companies need to, among others abide by the relevant National Policy, Legislation and Regulatory framework of Uganda as well as have the ability to manage emergencies that may arise out of the petroleum activities. Reviewing the DEAP was necessary as it will provide an avenue for the District to review its actions, understand the implications to the Environment and re-direct itself to ensuring that development does not undermine sustainable utilization of the existing environment and other natural resources. It should rather enhance them to be able to offer continued support for sustainable development. The sustainability, as required should translate into economic, environmental and social progress also termed the “triple bottom line” analysis by which the benefits accruing form the development of Oil resources should be measured by.


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The overall objective of this DEAP is to ensure proper planning, management and sustainable utilization of the Environment and other Natural resources by harmonizing their management for poverty reduction.

1.1.1 Location and Size

Kasese district is located in the western region of Uganda, astride the equator and directly to the North of Kazinga Channel, Lake Edward and Lake George, which it shares with Rubirizi district in the south. It is one of the rural districts of Uganda located on the county’s western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo with its Headquarters located approximately 360 kilometres (220 miles) west of Kampala the Capital City of Uganda. It lies between latitudes 0012’S - 00 26’N; longitudes 290 42’E - 300 18’E and is bordered by the districts of Bundibugyo in the North, Kabarole in the North East, Kamwenge in the South East, Rubirizi in the South and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the West.

1.1.2 Size

The total surface area of the district is 3,389.8 sq. km, according to the biomass land use /cover stratification study of 1995. Of this area, 2,911.3 sq. km is the dry land area, 409.7 sq. km is open water, while 68.8 sq. km is permanent swamp/wetland. Of the dryland area, 1683.4 sq km is protected leaving 1,227.9sq km available for use. But still this has 135.1sq. km put aside for Government institutions. The total land that is available for human use finally is 1094.8sq. km equivalent to 32.2% of the total land area. The tables below show different partitions of the land to different landuse types and institutions: Table 1: Summary Land Distribution:

No. Stratification Area (sq. Km)

1. Total area 3,389.8

2 Dry Land 2,911.3

3 Open water 409.7

4 Swamp 68.8

Source: 5 yr District Development Plan 2011-2015 Table 2: Distribution of the land by Protected Areas and other Government institutions

No. Protected Area Land area (sq. Km)

1. Queen Elizabeth Protected Area 944

2 Rwenzori Mountain National Park 627

3 Kibale National Park 95

4 Mubuku Forest reserve 16.62

5 Kanyampara Forest reserve 0.62

6. Nyabirongo forest reserve 0.16

Government Institutions 0

7. Mubuku Prison farm 57.66

8. Hima NRA farm 29.14

9. Ibuga refugee settlement scheme 16.00

10. Mubuku Irrigation scheme 24.70


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11. Hima industrial area 7.60

Government Institutions & Protected Areas 1.818.5

Open Water 409.7

Swamp 68.8

Land available for Human settlement 1,092.8

Source: 5 year District Development Plan 2011-2015 Fig. 2: Usable land for habitation and cultivation

Source: Kasese District Poverty Profile 2011-12


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1.1.3 Administrative and Institutional setup

Table 3: District Administrative arrangement.

Counties Sub counties

Municipality Divisions Town Councils

Town Boards

Parishes Villages

02 23 01 03 03 05 148 756

Source: Kasese District Profile 2015

1.2 Physiognomy (Physical characteristics)

1.2.1 Topography

The geomorphology of Kasese gives an impression that there is a line running diagonally from South West to North East, which roughly divides the district into two parts. The western half has mountainous terrain while the eastern half comprises the plains lying roughly between 90m and 180m above sea level. Kasese district is comprised of principally three topographical features, namely the mountainous areas, which consist of rugged mountain relief, the undulating region at the foothills, and the lowland flat areas in the South and South-Eastern part of the district. The rugged mountainous part constitutes the whole ranges from the Western part of the District to the North and the North-eastwards up to the boarder with Kabarole district. Between the rugged mountainous area and the flat lower region (commonly known as the lake region) is an expanse of land that undulates all the way from the South-Western side of the district north of lake Edward and runs north-eastwards through the present location of Kasese Municipal Council and continues towards Kitswamba bordering Kabarole district. (District State of Environment Report (2005),

1.2.2 Climate

1.2.2.1 Rainfall

The district experiences a bimodal rainfall pattern. The first rains are short but fall with high intensity and occur during March-May season, and the longer rains from August-November with a low intensity. Annual rainfall ranges from 800mm to 1600mm, and is greatly influenced by altitude. In terms of total annual rainfall, the extreme southern to south eastern part of the district receives slightly less than 800mm. The savannah area in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake George and Edward, receive 800-1000mm. In the central part of the district stretching diagonally in the south-western to the northeast direction, annual rainfall ranges from 1000-1200mm. At the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains the amount is 1200-1400mm. From the foothills to the mid-slopes rainfall received is 1400-1600 mm; and for the mid- slopes to the summit, the minimum rainfall amount is 1600mm.


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Fig. 3. Average climatic values for Kasese

Min Temp °C

Max Temp °C

ETo mm/day

Rain mm

Eff rain mm

Humidity %

Month

121110987654321

115

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

75

70

65

60

55

50

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

(Source: River Mubuku-Nyamwamba Management Plan 2012)

1.2.2.2 Temperature

The district experiences wide temperature variations due to altitude. Temperatures can be extreme, from very high at the plains to below zero at the summit. From 1991 to 1995 annual average was 23.9 degrees centigrade, with minimum and maximum averages of 17.7 and 30.2 degrees centigrade, respectively (Kasese District Environment Profile, 1997). Recent records have shown that from 1999-2001 the annual average mean maximum temperature was 29.8 degrees centigrade and average mean minimum temperature was 17.5 degrees centigrade (UBOS, 2002). The vast increase in temperatures has been due to a combination of factors; that is, reclamation of swamps and wetlands in the lower slopes of the Rwenzoris, cultivation of riverbanks, immense tree felling and continued bush burning.

1.2.2.3 Relative Humidity

Humidity is an important index of the temporal variability of amounts of moisture in the atmosphere, which is a significant indicator of the ability of any given air conditions to result in precipitation. Records show that in the 1987-1995 relative humidity was 68.5%. In the morning and afternoon it was averaged at 83% and 54%, respectively, while in 1999-2001, they indicate it at 79.7% and 53.1%. The reducing trend in the relative humidity explains the longer drought conditions that have been experienced in the district leading to immense crop and vegetation pasture failures and consequent livestock deaths.

1.2.3 Drainage

Kasese District has two major drainage basins; the Lakes George and Edward basins. Rivers Nyamugasani and its tributaries, Lhubiriha Tako and its tributaries whose origin lies in Rwenzori bogs feed the Lake Edward system.


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The Lake George system is fed by rivers Muhokya, Nyamwamba, Rukoki, Mubuku, Sebwe, Hima, and Rwimi with their associated tributaries. The Edward system has various wetlands most of which are riverine that include Nyamugasani valleys and the Northern parts of Lake Edward. The edge of Lake George is occupied by wetlands containing a very rich ecosystem that has attracted international attention in line with the Ramsar Convention of 1988.

1.2.4 Wetland Resources

Kasese district has a variety of wetland resources occupying a total land area of 68.8 sq. Km. These wetlands are entirely important to the people as they provide socio-economic and ecological values and functions. They are potentially highly providing areas with a wide variety of bio-physical and socio-economic goods and services. However, these benefits are being jeopardized by poor management practices. Most of the wetlands in Kasese district are currently threatened with degradation as a result of drainage mainly for agriculture, brick making, sand extraction, over harvesting of wetland resources and other activities. Some of the wetlands have been converted or heavily degraded especially the riverine wetlands converted to farmlands. Crops mostly grown in wetlands are yams, sugarcanes and of recent bananas and beans. As a result, rivers and streams that used to originate in such wetlands have dried up posing a serious problem of water shortage. Some wetlands in the district have been categorized as critical and therefore in need of immediate protection. The basis for this is either the only source of water in a particular area, filtering dangerous pollutants especially from mining sites, or is part of a river catchment. Reasons behind the rampant degradation of wetlands in the district include but not limited to: Extraction of sand and clay and the brick making Solid waste disposal and effluent discharge especially from Kasese Cobalt Co. Ltd, Over harvesting of building and crafts material Conversion into agricultural fields.

1.2.4.1 Ramsar sites in the district

Two Ramsar sites of L. George (15,000ha.) and the Rwenzori Mountains Bogs exist in Kasese district. Designated as a wetland of international importance in 1988, L. George Ramsar site is shared by the districts of Kasese, Rubirizi and Kamwenge with the largest part in Kasese district. The L. George Ramsar site supports flourishing fishing activities basically due to the existence of a breeding ground for various fish species. The dominant vegetation in this wetland are the papyrus communities, cyperus and some patches of woody vegetation. On the other hand Rwenzori Mountains National Park has of late been added to the list of Ramsar sites. It is shared by the districts of Kasese, Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Ntoroko. RMNP, a World Heritage Site, is an Important Bird Area. The entire Afro-alpine ecosystem (between 1,600 and 5,100 meters asl.) is unique; with the contribution of high rainfall and the melting of snow from the peaks. Various wetland types are present such as peatlands, freshwater lakes, and bogs amongst others. The Rwenzori Mountains continue to face challenges from increasing population


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pressure resulting in increased demand for agricultural land, growing tourism, and climate change, despite the stringent protection measures in place within the park. Degradation of Ramsar sites or their significant modification needs to be guarded against as such scenarios may result in unacceptable adverse social, economic and environmental impacts.

1.3 Biodiversity

Kasese district is endowed with various forms of biodiversity broadly covered under vegetation and wildlife.

1.3.1 Vegetation

Kasese District is a region with varied vegetation types and their description bases on the two major Protected Areas of QENP and RMNP as their vegetation exhibit unique association of dominant species.

1.3.1.1 Vegetation in QEPA.

In Queen Elizabeth National park five broad categories have been identified and they include: open grassland with thicket, acacia woodlands, thickets of wooded savanna, swamp vegetation and the savanna grassland. Human activities like bush clearing, grazing and starting of fires affect the vegetation in the Park leading to either replacement or colonization by invasive types of vegetation species among which are the Lantana Camara and the Congress weed.

1.3.1.2 Vegetation in RMNP.

The vegetation of Rwenzori national park is largely determined by factors related to the elevation above sea level aspect and five distinct zones are distinguished. It has stratified vegetation zones of grassland, 1000m-2000m; montane forest, 2,000m-3,000m; bamboo/mimulopsis zone, 2500m-3,000m; heather/rapanea zone 3,000m-4,000m; Afro-Alpine zone 4,000m-5,000m. The most striking plants are found above 3000m. These are the giant tree heathers supporting aerial epiphytic gardens of outstanding botanical and aesthetic interest, some of which are unique to the Rwenzoris. The Afro alpine zone is home to the most graceful of giant lobelia (lobelia wallastoni) and groundsels (Senecio admiralis). These gigantic species are hallmarks of the Rwenzori. Its worth noting that vegetation in Kasese is being threatened by the emergence of invasive weed species which are colonizing especially cattle grazing areas. These invasive species include, Laterna camara, Pathenium hysterophorus (congress weed), striga hermonthica, Amaranthus whose energence are attributed to climate change and repeated bush burning.

1.4 Wildlife Resources

Wildlife in Kasese is basically found in the protected areas of QENP, RMNP and KNP with bird sanctuaries on the Kazinga Channel.


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Almost 100 mammal species and remarkable bird diversity reflected in over 600 bird species makes QENP a rich ecosystem hub with elephants, hippos, the elusive giant forest hog and the Uganda kob which are all sighted in QENP regularly. On the other hand, the RMNP’s globally important biodiversity includes over 70 species of mammals recorded, including the Angola colobus, the black and white colobus, L’Hoest monkey, chimpanzees, forest elephants, hyrax, leopard, yellow backed duiker, golden cat, genet, giant forest hog and bushbuck. The mammals, though not many in numbers, are found in the lower mountain forest zone. Of all the bird species recorded in the park, 19 of them are endemic including the Rwenzori Turaco, the malachite sunbird, the long tailed cuckoo, long eared owl, handsome francolin, montane boubou and many others. Kibale National Park has a record of 13 species of primates and it protects several habituated communities of common Chimpanzee as well as several species of Central African monkey including the Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae), the Ugandan red colobus. Other terrestrial mammals that are found within Kibale National Park include red and blue duikers, bushbucks, sitatungas, bushpigs, giant forest hogs, warthogs, and buffalo. The carnivores that are present include leopards, African golden cats and different species of Mangooses. Lions occasionally visit the park.

1.5 Natural Resources

1.5.1 Mineral Resources

There are a number of mineral resources in Kasese district. These include Copper being mined by Tibet-Hima Mining Company Limited that won the competitive bid to manage, rehabilitate and operate Kilembe Mines Limited. Cement (from limestone) is manufactured by Hima Cement Ltd a group of companies operating under Larfarge Norway. Other minerals include Cobalt processed from the stockpile deposits of Kilembe Mines and the tailings stockpile by Tibeti-Hima mining Company, Lime in Muhokya, Salt in Katwe and Kasenyi. These minerals have been central in improving the livelihood of the people and has broadened the tax base of the District. Petroleum Kasese District is part of the Albertine Graben (AG) which is currently the most prospective area for petroleum resources in Uganda. The Graben is also the most species rich eco-region for vertebrates in Africa. 70% of all Uganda’s Protected Areas are in the Graben. Petroleum exploration areas overlap into Queen Elizabeth National Park and some Forest Reserves. Recent exploration activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park show prospects for petroleum. This calls for caution during implementation of petroleum activities to ensure that the environment and biodiversity are conserved. The most prospective area for petroleum in Uganda is the Albertine Graben where Kasese is inclusive that runs along the Western border of the country. Sub Counties that have been identified for petroleum activities in Kasese include Lake Katwe, Katwe-Kabatoro Town Council, Nyakatonzi, Muhokya, Karusandara and Kitswamba in the Ngaji 1 Block, LakeGeorge/Edward basin with exploration area 4B under the current lincencing.


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1.5.2 Soils

The soils in the district are organic, ferrosols, podsols/eutrophic, and hydromorphic. The dominant soil type is clay-loams and contains fairly high reserve of weatherable minerals on alluvial deposits. The soils are generally rich in plant nutrients and contain fairly high reserve of minerals on alluvial deposits. These are the soils found on the middle slopes at an altitude of 1500m to 2400m. Productivity is medium to high and supports coffee growing. Organic soils are found on high altitude and are almost entirely the soils of the mountains, at altitude of about 3,000m up to the summit while Podsolic soils (1,200-2400m) are highly leached soils in which translocation of iron and aluminium has taken place. For the Hydromorphic soils, their development and characteristics are influenced by permanent or seasonal water logging with the dominant soil being peaty sands and clays whose parent material is papyrus residues and river alluvium.

1.5.3 Forest Resources

The total area of land under vegetation cover within the district is about 1683.4 km2 accounting for 49% of the total district land area. This includes National parks and gazetted forest reserves as indicated in Table 2 above.

1.5.4 Water resources:

The water bodies in the district include Lakes George and Edward joined by the Kazinga channel and various rivers which flow from the bogs of the Rwenzori Mountains. Major rivers include Lhubiria-Thako and their tributaries, Mpondwe, Kanyampara, Nyamugasani and their tributaries flowing from the Rwenzori Mountain bogs feed the Lake Edward system. Others are rivers Muhokya, Nyamwamba, Rukoki, Mubuku, Sebwe, Hima, and Rwimi with the associated tributaries and feed into the Lake George system. The major rivers that flow in the district have four major economic potentials; as a source of Hydro-electricity, water for irrigation, as a source of a variety of fish species and water for domestic use by the local communities.

1.5.5 Fisheries resource base.

The fisheries resource base for the district is dependent on three major water bodies of George, Edward and the Kazinga channel. Fishing constitutes the major economic livelihood and a source of food security for majority of the people in the entire district. By the late 1960’s Lake George was able to provide enough fish for both local and export market. Increased poaching and fishing effort caused by high population growth and unemployment have caused a contineuous decline in the fish catch over years to an estimated average of 5-10kg per fishing expedition. The most important commercial fish species here include Tilapia spp, (Ngege) Protopterous aethiopicus (Lung fish), Bagrus docmac (Cat fish/Semutundu) and Clarius spp (Male). The Barbus spp (Njunguli/Kisinja) and Momyrus kanume (Kasulubana) are now rare and no longer of any commercial importance.


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1.6 Land tenure and use.

Land tenure system is an arrangement, which determines and regulates the manner in which land is owned and used. The existing land tenure system in Kasese district is Customary where the rights of land are regulated by the local customs and generations inherit land from their fore fathers. For the Lease hold system, land is granted for a specified period for payment of rent conferred by the state or private individual. It is granted by the land commission or urban authority while Freehold system grants full private ownership free of any obligations to the state other than payment of taxes, and observance of land use controls. The district takes care of Government institutional land which hosts Central Forest Reserves, Local Forest Reserves and National Parks under statutory Lease.

1.6.1 Land use

Landuse types in the district include crop farming, livestock keeping, fishing , Forestry reserves and National Parks Agriculture is the dominant economic activity within the district being carried out by over 80% of the population with 30% of the total land area being utilized for agriculture. The main food crops produced include matooke, cassava, maize, sweet potatoes, millet, sorghum, beans and groundnuts while the major cash crops include coffee and cotton. Agriculture in Kasese is both rainfed and irrigation with two operational irrigation schemes of Mubuku and Muhokya. Government is at the moment encouraging diversification in commercial agriculture for the promotion of non-traditional exports. Livestock grazing of cattle, sheep and goats has also flourished. Indigenous breeds dominate most livestock in the district with smallholder farmers owning about 95 percent of all cattle, although several modern commercial paddocks are being established. Fishing is one other important economic activity within the district. Lake fishery is carried out on the lakes George and Edward and Kazinga channel, the Kayanja-Kabaleke minor lake and the Kanyatete swamp fishery. Other landuse types are Protected areas in form of Forestry Reserves and National parks. The total area of land gazetted under forestry within the district is about 17.4 sq km with 2 Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and 2 Local Forest Reserves which include Mubuku CFR and Kisangi CFR while the Local Forest reserves are Kanyampara and Nyabirongo. On the other hand the district hosts 3 National parks, which it shares with the surrounding districts. The Rwenzori National park, a world heritage site stretches into the Congo besides being shared between Kasese, Kabarole and Bundibugyo. Other parks are QENP and KNP shared by Kasese, Kamwenge and Kabarole.

1.7 Demographic Characteristics:

The population of Kasese is 702,029 people (National Census Report 2014). Of this 51.7% (363,233) are females and 48.3% (338,796) are males. The population growth rate in 2014 was 2.45% down from a growth rate of 3.6% between1991-2002. The national growth rate is 3.03%. There are 140,697 households in the district with an average household size of 4.9 persons which is higher than the national average of 4.7. The rural population consists of 529,976 or 75.5% of the population while the urban population is 24.5%.


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Table 4: District Population Per Sub-County/LLG dissagregated by Sex.

Bukonzo County POPULATION

No. of Household Male Female Total Average H.H

Bwera 3,041 8,222 9,233 17,455 5.7

Ihandiro 2,516 6,489 7,060 13,549 5.4

Isango 1,403 3,817 4,282 8,099 5.8

Karambi 4,785 12,981 14,200 27,181 5.7

Kisinga 7,998 19,346 21,285 40,631 5.0

Kitholhu 2,984 8,285 8,846 17,131 5.7

Kyarumba 7,574 20,352 21,843 42,195 5.6

Kyondo 4,260 11,594 12,411 24,005 5.6

Mahango 3,655 9,275 10,407 19,682 5.4

Munkunyu 6,125 15,102 16,752 31,854 5.2

Nyakiyumbu 5,893 14,746 16,090 30,836 5.7

Nyakatonzi 874 2,595 2,425 5,020 5.2

Mpondwe Lhubiriha TC

9,903 24,326 26,692 51,018 5.1

TOTAL 61,011 157,130 171,526 328,656

Busongora County POPULATION

No. of Household Male Female Total Average H.H

Bugoye 6,713 16,924 18,443 5,367 5.3

Buhuhira 3,331 8,972 9,517 18,489 5.5

Bwesumbu 3,773 10,197 11,017 21,214 5.6

Hima TC 3,415 6,356 6,589 12,945 3.7

Karusandara 2,749 5,975 5,915 11,890 4.3

Katwe Kabatoro TC 1,742 3,297 3,114 6,411 3.6

Kilembe 2,508 6,489 6,841 13,330 5.3

Kitswamba 6,078 15,132 14,877 30,009 4.9

Kyabarungira 2,972 8,155 8,579 16,734 5.6

L.Katwe 5,237 11,881 11,678 23,559 4.5

Maliba 8,757 23,320 24,265 47,585 5.3

Muhokya 4,184 9,607 9,924 19,531 4.7

Rukoki 2,596 7,045 7,585 14,630 5.6

Bulembia Division 2,770 6,534 6,701 13,235 4.7

Central Division 7,434 14,917 16,718 31,635 4.1

Nyamwamba Division

15,427 26,865 29,944 56,809 3.6

TOTAL 79,686 181,666 191,707 373,373

GRAND TOTAL 140,697 338,796 363,233 702,029 140,697

Source: UBOS 2014 Census results


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1.7.1 Population Density

The population density of Kasese in 2014 was 235 persons per square kilometre (613 persons per square kilometre in the area actually occupied by people) and the population growth rate is 2.45% per annum. Table 5: Population Density of Kasese, 1980-2014

Index 1980 1991 2002 2014

Population 277,697 343,601 523,033 702,029

Population density (persons per sq. km) 93 115 176 235

1.8 District Man power (Human Resources)

The overall district staffing level stands at 80% with the Education department being the highest filled at

97.7% filled while the Department of health is the least filled with only 36% of the vacancies filled as shown

in the tables below.

Table 6: District Human resource status

Department Approved Filled Vacant %gap

Management 174 119 55 32

Statutory Bodies 7 4 3 43

Planning Unit 8 5 3 38

Education 3,070 3,061 9 0.3

Community Services 55 42 13 24

Internal Audit 10 7 3 30

Works 31 22 9 29

Natural Resources 21 18 3 14

Finance 69 42 27 39

Production 97 39 58 60

Health (DHO’s Office) 11 4 7 64

General Hospital and Health Units 1,614 799 818 51

Totals 5,167 4,162 1,008 20

Source: District Human Resource Section In implementation of this DEAP critical departments include but not limited to Management, Planning Unit, Community Services, Works, Production, Internal Audit and Natural Resources. All these department are crutial when it comes to Environment mainstreaming and especially implementation of foreseen impacts. Its is fortunate that their staffing levels stands at above 60%.


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An analysis of the Natural Resources Department Staff Table 7: Natural Resources Staff Establishment 2015/2016

Job Title Establishment Vacant posts Filled Posts

Natural Resources Officer 1 0 1

Senior Land Management Officer 1 0 1

Senior Environment Officer 1 0 1

Senior Forestry Officer 1 0 1

Physical Planner 1 0 1

Environment Officer 1 0 1

Wetlands Officer 1 0 1

Registrar of titles 1 0 1

Staff Surveyor 1 0 1

Land Valuer 1 1 0

Cartographer 1 0 1

Assistant Records Officer 1 0 1

Assistant Forest Officer 1 0 1

Forest Rangers 2 1 1

Forest Guards 3 0 3

Stenographer 1 1 0

Driver 1 0 1

Office attendant 1 0 1

Totals 21 3 18

Source: District Human Resource Section

1.9 Water and Sanitation

Sanitation coverage in Kasese has improved over the past ten years. Due to lack of good technology alternatives, most solutions have revolved around on-site sanitation in the form of VIPs and conventional waterborne for those areas in close proximity to the waterborne network. Where water is not available, conventional pit latrines have been the norm. Operation, maintenance, safety and many other issues have arisen with regard to sanitation especially in schools.

1.9.1 Safe Water Coverage

A largest percentage of the domestic water supply facilities in the district include springs, gravity flow schemes and boreholes. It is currently estimated that there are 1,167 protected springs and 183 boreholes and about 1,450 GFS taps available for rural water supply with average access to safe water coverage being estimated at between 60-70%. Water supply systems that use surface water are the National Water and Sewerage Corporation plant, which supplies mainly Kasese Municipal Council, the Katwe-Kabatooro Urban water supply system which supplies Katwe Town council and Bwera Water supply which serves the 3 sub counties of Bwera, Karambi and Nyakiyumbu.


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1.10 Road network

The total road network in Kasese district covers 1163 km. This road network is in 3 categories of Trunk roads, Feeder roads and community access roads. Table 8: Summary of the district road network

No. Network Total network (km)

1 District feeder roads 386.9

2 Community access roads 2,338.1

3 Urban roads 105.3

Total 2,830.3

1.11 Education institutions

There are 233 Government primary schools and 161 private primary schools. The UPE entire pupil population in government primary schools is 119,658 (males 58,470, females 68,168). Teachers in UPE schools 2,970 (males 2,128 and females 842). In USE schools, the enrollment is 23,502 and teachers on payroll are 446 out of 1031(Headcount Exercise 14th April, 2011). Table 9: Number and Ownership of learning institutions in the district

Level of Institution Number of Schools Total

Gov’t Aided Private

Primary 233 161 394

Secondary 51 19 70

ECD’s (Day care and Nursery) 0 107 107

Tertiary 2 0 2

Total 286 287 573

1.11.1 Environmental management in Schools

Environmental management strategies in some schools are not the same as in others due to the unique features in their set-up. However there are some challenges that seem to be similar in all schools that School administrators need to pay particular attention to. These include waste management especially the issue of polythene bags (kavera) common in town schools and those near rural trading centres. Others include poor sanitation that is central to the health of pupils/students and the neighbouring communities, soil conservation practices around schools (cover grass maintenance), pupils/students’ personal hygiene and record keeping among others. It is expected that while the objective of realizing high environmental awareness among the community is important, translation of the awareness into action is more important. The success of awareness as an intermediate output of the campaign in Schools should therefore be measured in terms of the actual on-the-ground results. This will enhance learners’ interest in general Environmental management issues in addition to the provisions in the curriculum and also enable them to transfer these skills learnt at school practically at home. The challenge ahead of Teachers is therefore to motivate the young generation and the entire community to become more conscious and responsible towards Environment management in general.


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1.12 Health Infrastructure

Health is a Priority Programme Area (PPA), which is key in improving the quality of life. Health interventions prove expensive especially if the environment is not properly managed as it provides the preventive measure compared to the curative measures of protecting health in health facilities. The district experiences a number of diseases, with malaria being the most killer disease while respiratory infections are also common in most parts of the district. Table 10: Health Units and Number

Unit No Ownership

Government Private

Hospital 3 01 02

Health Centre IVs 5 01 04

Health Centre IIIs 42 22 20

Health Centre IIs 69 55 14

Total 119 79 40

1.13 Industries (and other important economic activities)

Kasese district is an agro-based district whose industrial profile is still developing and most dominated by agro-industry with few micro, small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises. The Fishing industry flourished in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Uganda Fish Manufactures factory still operational. At the moment fish processing is done through the convetional smoking and sometimes salting as the amount available for market is also dwindling year by year. Because of a reduction in fish stocks, fish farming is slowly taking root in the district as the demand for the fish is increasing both locally and in neighboring countries. Livestock kept in the district includes cattle, goats, pigs and poultry. There are a number of mineral resources in Kasese district, that include: Copper in Kilembe mines, Cobalt being processed by KCCL, Cement at Hima, Lime in Muhokya, Salt in Katwe and Kasenyi.

1.13.1 Tourism:

Tourism is a significant economic activity within the District given its natural resource endowment including mountains and national parks. It has employed a number of people who act as tourist guides as well as working in hotels like Mweya Safari Lodge, Margherita Hotel and the like. However, the tourism sector at the moment is still centralized on the central circuit in the Rwenzoris and the Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks where game viewing is still the key activity. Communities need to exploit the following avenues to benefit through tourism: Trail opening and private concessions in mountain climbing, Tour operators/guiding, Hotels/ restaurant services, Setting up of Camping sites and lodging facilities, Setting up communal Craft shops with products made using local materials to promote local products and handcraft demonstrations, Production of food staffs unique from the usually consumed food stuffs, Guiding and porter services, Community walks and tours.


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1.14 Energy

The energy sector in Kasese district comprises of both traditional and conventional energy sources that are either locally produced or imported. However, the dominant locally produced energy sources at both the supply and demand levels are firewood, charcoal and hydro power. The energy consumed in households in the district is used mainly for cooking and lighting.

1.14.1 Power / Electricity Potential in the rural communities

There is great potential of developing electricity (hydro power) in the district. So far; 3 dams are operational in the district which include Kilembe Mines, Bugoye Hydro and KCCL generating 5 MW, 13 MW and 7 MW respectively. 5 more are being developed and they include Kakaka, Rwimi, Nyamwamba, Nyamugasani I and II and Lhubiriha. Its expected that by 2020, over 50 MW of Hydro power will be generated in the district to futher enhance the rural electrification programme of government.

1.14.2 Geothermal

The district has a potential of generating up to 140MW of power from the Katwe geothermal resource. Feasibility studies are yet to be completed.

1.14.3 The need for Renewable Energy in Kasese

Throughout the world, concerted efforts are being made to make renewable energy replace non-renewable energy sources in future. This is due to the ever increasing cost of fossil fuels and their uncertain future.


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CHAPTER TWO: ACTION PLANNING

2.1. The Context

Environment Action Planning (EAP) is the process of integrating environmental and natural resources considerations into socio-economic development of a country at all levels to achieve sustainable development. It arises from the people’s concerns about their environment and natural resources and the need to take action to conserve them. It therefore affirms the commitment of the communities and their leaders to plan for the better utilization of the environment and natural resources.

2.2. Legal and Regulatory Framework

Environmental Planning, Management, Monitoring and Regulation in Uganda is guided by various Policies, Laws and regulations and some international legislative provisions.

2.2.1 International conventions:

International conventions and agreements form an important basis to re-affirm the international commitment towards environment management. Uganda is signatory to and/or ratified several international agreements relating to the environment. Such instruments include: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)-1973 The Convention provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. CMS brings together the States through which migratory animals pass, the Range States, and lays the legal foundation for internationally coordinated conservation measures throughout a migratory range. Convention on wetlands of international importance (Ramsar convention) 1971 The Ramsar Convention formally known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance provides a framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. To date, the Ramsar Convention, adopted in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, remains the only global convention dealing with a particular type of habitat. Under the “three pillars” of the Convention, the Contracting Parties commit to:

Work towards the wise use of all their wetlands; Designate suitable wetlands for the list of Wetlands of International Importance (the

“Ramsar List”) and ensure their effective management; Cooperate internationally on transboundary/shared wetlands.

Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992 (CBD) The CBD was one of the major outcomes of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development termed the “Earth Summit” in Rio de Janeiro. The three main goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from utilization of genetic resources.


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2.2.2 National policy and Legal framework

The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995. The supreme law of the land, the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, sets out a number of national objectives and principles that require strategies for maintaining of a sound Environment as provided for in . Article 237(2) and Article 245 purposely to::

a) Protect and preserve the Environment from abuse, pollution and degradation and b) Manage the environment for sustainable development and Promote Environment

awareness. Energy Policy (2002) It focuses on promoting the petroleum potential of the country by attracting investment in line with its core issues of Capacity building and Institutional development, attraction of investment in Exploration and Licensing and monitoring compliance of licensed companies with existing framework The National Petroleum Policy (2008) The National Petroleum Policy was developed to comprehensively address issues of exploration, development, production and utilization of the country’s petroleum resources. The policy also seeks to put in place a framework for the efficient management of the petroleum resources as well as revenues accruing there from in line with its principals of Efficient Resource Management, Environment Protection Capacity and Institutional Building among others. The National Forestry Policy The main principles of the Forestry Policy builds on the government's national development priorities of poverty eradication and good governance. The policy warrants management institutions to plan critically in order to avoid ecological problems in forestry resources management The National Environment Management Policy 2014 The overall policy goal is sustainable development which maintains and promotes environmental quality and resource productivity for socio-economic transformation. The National Water Policy The National Water Policy echoes a need for a framework for the water resource management and development through which priorities can be established and how the protection and optimal use of the nation's water resources can be planned and assured. The National Environment Act, Cap 153 The National Environment Act is the major framework law on environment and established the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) as the overall body, charged with the management of environmental issues in line with section 4 of the Act. The Authority in consultation with the lead agencies is empowered to issue guidelines and prescribe measures and standards for the management and conservation of natural resources and the environment. The Act provides for a variety of measures meant to check the management of the Environment.


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Water Act Cap 152 This is an Act that provides for the use, protection and management of water resources and supply as the main objective. Among the principals, it provides for Prohibition of pollution of the water resource and advocates for the formation of water user associations geared towards the sustainable management of water and water resources. Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 2000 This is an Act that provides for sustainable management of wildlife. The major purpose of this Act is to promote the conservation of wildlife throughout Uganda so that the abundance and diversity of their species are maintained at optimum levels commensurate with other forms of land use. The Public Finance Management Act 2015 The Act provides for the establishment of the Petroleum Fund and gives guidelines for the collection, deposit, withdrawal and use of such a fund. All the above give way to a plough back avenue of part of the oil revenue in implementation of environmental requirements as provided for under the relevant legislation. The Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013 The Act was established to make provision for the exploration and production of petroleum. Part IV of the act provides for obligations and duties of a licensee in relation to work practices and impact of oil exploration activities on the environment.

2.2.3 The Regulatory Framework

The National (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations), 1998 These Regulations govern the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, including project briefs and environmental impact studies. The Regulations provide for EIA review processes, and the decision of the NEMA Executive Director in respect of the granting approval, rejection of a project or cancellation of an EIA certificate The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Conduct of Exploration Operations) Regulations, 1993 These regulations were enacted as a statutory instrument in line with the Petroleum Act of 1985. The regulations, among other things, provide specific guidelines regarding environmental management in the petroleum sector with respect to prevention and control of pollution, health and safety during petroleum activities The National Environment Hilly and Mountainous Areas Regulations: These Regulations facilitate sustainable utilization and conservation of resources in mountainous and hilly area. The National environment (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Management) Regulations, 2000: These Regulations provide for the conservation and wise use of wetlands, riverbanks and Lakeshores and the resources therein and gives effect to clause 2 of article 237 of the Constitution (public trust doctrine),


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The National Environment Waste Management Regulation, 1998: These Regulations apply to all categories of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. They cover movement of hazardous waste into and out of Uganda, its storage and disposal. .

2.2.4 Institutional Framework for Environment Management

The institutional framework for environment management in Uganda comprises of the following:

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) established under the National Environment Act CAP 153,

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Ministry of Water and Environment-DEA, DWRM

National Forestry Authority

Oil Companies

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development-Petroleum Exploration and Production Department

Ministry of Local Government

Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development-Department of OSH

District Local Government: Figure 4 Institutional Framework for Environmental management

Source: NEMA 2015


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2.2.5 Statutory Obligations

The District Environmental Action Plan (DEAP) is a statutory requirement and forms the basis for integrating environmental concerns in formulation and implementation of development plans and programmes so as to ensure environmental mainstreaming at respective levels. Preparation of the DEAP is participatory. It involves various stakeholders from Local Government Authorities, public and private sector actors, NGOs and local communities. These consultations provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide inputs that shape the DEAP according to their needs and thus enhancing ownership. The consultations also offer a platform for awareness raising on environmental issues to stakeholders especially at Local Government level. The National Environment Act Cap 153 provides a framework legislation and guidance concerning the management of the various aspects of the environment. Section 18 (i) of the Act requires every district to prepare a District Environment Action plan to be revised every 3 years or such other lesser period as may be considered necessary by the authority. The prepared District Environment Action Plan (DEAP) shall be:

a. in conformity with the National Environment Action Plan (NEAP); b. binding on all the district agencies, local committees and persons within the district; c. subject to approval by the district council and d. Disseminated to the public.

The Local Governments Act, 1997 Cap 243, Schedule 2, Part II-V stipulates that the management of the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is largely a decentralized service and stupulstes key areas decentralized to the Local Governments. These are:

a. Environment and sanitation; b. Land administration; c. Management of quarrying stones, sand and clay mining; d. Wetlands management; e. Waste management; f. Physical planning g. Management of local forests, h. Noise control and i. Burning of bush and grasslands

The above Act further charges Local Governments with development planning including environment planning. The Local Governments (LGs) and the communities who interact and utilize the resources are empowered by the instruments to sustainably manage the ENR. Local Government Management and Service Delivery Programme (LGMSDP) has strengthened the above provisions by making environmental integration in development plans as one of the performance measures for Sub counties and conditions for accessing funds for implementing community level projects. National Environment Management Policy 1994’s overall policy goal is sustainable social and economic development which maintains or enhances environmental quality and resource productivity on a long term basis that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs. Second objective is to integrate


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environmental concerns in all development oriented policies, planning and activities at national, district and local levels, with participation of the people. Lower level plans (PEAPs, SEAPs) Formulation of Lower Level plans was key in guiding the DEAP as it exhibited popular participation in the environment planning process in line with the NEMA guidelines. Most of the Actions that degrade or reclaim degraded environments take place at the grassroots. Due to this fact, the District Environment Action planning review processes that is leading to this document started with the review of the PEAPs and SEAPs of the entire District. The step by step review process culminated into establishing the most common issues across Sub Counties and finally were prioritised 7 common environmental issues that were summarised into District level environmental issues. They include the following:

1. Petroleum development activities 2. Soil degradation (fertility loss, erosion) 3. Degradation of Wetland /River Banks 4. Deforestation/Reduced tree cover 5. Human-Wildlife Conflicts 6. Reduced fish stocks 7. Poor waste management and Disposal

2.2.6 Referred issues

During implementation of this DEAP, there are some issues that may not be adequately handled at Lower Local Government level either due to the specific LLG’s capacity or the fact that implementation of such an issue being outside their mandate. Such issues are refered to the HLG or a development partner for implementation, such issues include but not limited to:

1. Conducting EIA reviews and post EIA Inspections and monitoring 2. Monitoring & testing soils and or water for oil wastes 3. Ensuring that the oil companies have in place a mechanism for dealing with chemical and

oil spils 4. Putting in place Oil spill prevention and preparedness plan 5. Physical planning in upcoming urban areas 6. Preparing disaster management plan for petroleum activities 7. Recruiting Community Health monitors 8. Producing and distributing IEC materials on improved farming methods 9. Training fishermen in improved and /or sustainable fishing practices 10. Carrying out Feasibility studies for planning and siting the mine tailings dams 11. Training mining staff on mine waste handling procedures


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2.2.7 Relevant Development Partners

Kasese District has a number of Development Partners categorised as Civil Society, Private Sector and Non Governmental Organisations. All the above are instrumental in rendering services to the communities across all departments. Below are some of the development partners in the district. Table 11: Key Development partners, scope of work and area of operation

Name of Partner Scope of Work (Activities) Area of Operation

United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF)

Water and Sanitation Entire district particularly in the education and health departments

SNV - The Netherlands Development Organisation

Capacity building the intermediary organisations (Local Governments, NGOs, and private sector organisations)

Entire district

CARE International

Rights, Equity and Protected Areas Programme (REPA) and Strengthening Local Governance in Natural Resources (SLOGIN)

Around Protected Areas Mahango and Lake Katwe Sub Counties

Save the Children in Uganda (SciU)

Support to HIV/AIDS activities and Basic education programmes and Child centred disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation

Maliba, Muhokya, Karambi, Hima T. C, Bugoye, Bwera, Kisinga, Mahango, L. Katwe, and Kitswamba Karusandara Sub Counties

USAID/Uganda Mission Capacity building Entire district

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Capacity building, technical backstopping, awareness raising, lobbying and advocacy and monitoring compliance.

Entire district

Worldwide Fund for Nature Conservation (WWF)

The Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzoris, River Catchment management, The Clean, Reneable and affordable energy access programme.

All programmes cover the entire district

Hima Cement Ltd River catchment management River Mubuku Catchment

Bugoye Hydro Ltd River catchment management River Mubuku Catchment

National forestry authority (NFA)

Supplying tree seedlings Entire district

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Control of problem animals, Environmental education and supporting tree planting.

Park adjacent Sub Counties

MAAIF Research, Agronomy, Livestock management. Entire district

Operation Wealth Creation (OWC)

Supply of agricultural inputs Entire district

Office of the Prime Disaster response and coordination Entire district


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Minister (OPM)

Kagando Rural Development Centre (KARUDEC)

Support in water and sanitation programmes to communities.

Kisinga, Kyondo, Munkunyu, Kyarumba

Kabarole Research and Resource center (KRC)

Good governance, Lobbying and advocacy on human rights,

Entire district

Village Health Teams (VHT’s)

Promotion of health and sanitation in the villages

Entire district

2.2.8 Methodology

This District Environment Action plan has been produced in line with the provisions of the National Environment Act and other provisions thereunder. The DEAP formulation process recognizes the need for popular participation in the environment planning process as envisaged in the NEMA guidelines and hence this process recognized village level environmental issues through the review of the PEAPs and SEAPs which already had this information. The step by step planning process through which the DEAP was formulated is summarized as follows: 1. Revision of the District State of environment report. 2. Review of the Sub County Environment Action Plans basing on the consolidation of Parish

Environment Action Plans already in place 3. Formulation of the District environment action plan that based on the consolidation of the

SEAPs using available information. The DEAP contains actions, objectives and strategies, which are meant to guide the District in handling some of the environmental problems highlighted.

When it is finally made a working document in the district, the DEAP will be an important tool in guiding the integration of environment issues into the District Development plan as some environment problems are not ‘stand alone’ issues similarly the SEAPs will guide in integrating Sub County environment issues into the Sub County Development plan .


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2.3. Action Planning: DEAP Matrix

Table 12: The DEAP Matrix DEAP Priority Issue/ Problem (PIPs)

(NRELA) Persons who brought negative change

District Vision

Future Changes Needed To Realize Vision

Actions To Be Taken

Resources/ services needed

Services/ Partners available

Desirable partners (services not found)

Services found but not needed

Stakeholder response

Petroleum development activities (involves negative impacts as a result of surveys, drilling, refining and transportation. Includes: -vegetation clearing, -soil disturbance, -discharges and emissions, -noise and vibrations, -waste generation and transportation.)

Farmland Oil companies, Service providers/sub-contractors.

Sustainably productive farm lands

Restored farm lands

Regenerated vegetation on the farmlands

Reduced farmland area exposed to petroleum activities.

Waste adequately contained and safely disposed off

Fragile eco-systems identified and avoided.

Mechanisms to contain/pre prevent chemical and oil spills in place

-Conduct awareness training for people in affected areas

-Conduct EIA reviews

-Carry out post EIA Inspections and monitoring. -Monitor & test soils for oil wastes

-Develop capacity of district technical officers to deal with O&G issues

-Participate in environmental audits

-Ensure prompt waste disposal.

-Identify fragile eco-systems.

-Ensure that the oil companies

Production and natural resources management

Notification/permission from DoP for access to oil pads and PAs

IEC materials

Radioairtime/media space

Eqipment and tools for monitoring and testing soil for oil wastes

Relevant staff

Environment and Natural resources policies

Transport and logistical support to monitor Petroleum activities (2 M/cycles & 1 Vehicle)

Production and ENR Dept

NEMA

DoP

UWA

NFA

MAAIF

LGs/LLGs CSO/CBOs

Media

Government Researchers

Soil testing kits providers.

Experts for soil and water quality/ testing.

OWC Media

Construction companies

Cooperation of oil companies with district authorities to be even more positive

Communities to participate in identifying any future changes in their farmlands


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DEAP Priority Issue/ Problem (PIPs)


District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






have in place a mechanism for dealing with chemical and oil spils

-Put in place Oil spill prevention and preparedness plan

Water Bodies/Water Resources

Oil companies

Service providers/sub-contractors

Safe, productive Water bodies/ resources

Increased aquatic life

Increased availability of safe water for people and animals.

Mechanisms in place to prevent flow of Liquid waste/and oil spills into water bodies

Monitor and test water quality regularly

Engage and sensitise communities on dangers of contaminated water

Review EIAs and do post EIA monitoring of petroleum activities at least quarterly

Build Capacity of technical officers

Water testing gadgets

GPS set

IEC materials

Airtime/Radio stations

Transport support (2 M/cycles & 1 Vehicle)

Waste management regulations

Environment Officers/Inspectors

UBOS

District Natural Resources Department

Radio services

Waste management regulations

NW&SC

NEMA,

UWA,

MAAIF,

LGs/LLGs


LVEMP

O&G companies committed to proper waste management practices.

Stakeholders will closely monitor activities of oil companies and be able to detect contamination.

Information relating to petroleum activities will be shared by all stakeholders

Cooperation and transperancy between the


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






DLG and oil companies will be strengthened.

Protected Areas (Forest Reserves and National Parks)

Oil companies

Service providers/sub-contractors including waste transporters.

Productive Protected Areas rich in fauna and flora, harmoniously co-existing with communities

Restored flora and fauna in PAs.

Healthy wildlife (flora and fauna).

Reduced cases of wildlife /human conflicts

Raise awareness to reduce impact on PAs

Dig trenches to guard against wildlife crossing to communities

Review EIAs and carry out post EIA monitoring of O&G activities at least quarterly

Notifications/permission from DoP for access to oil pads and PAs

MoUs & circulars for impromptu visits

IEC materials

Radio airtime/media space

Equipment and tools for monitoring and trench digging

Transport (2 M/cycles & 1 Vehicle)

NEMA, UWA, NFA, DLG, MEDIA

tools

leadership intervention/ supervision

rangers


Formulate Inter-institutional collaboration and investment of resources to reduce impact of petroleum on protected areas

Settlements

Oil companies,

Service providers/sub-contractors,

Local labour

Well planned, clean settlements, with a healthy population

Planned and clean settlements.

Healthy Population

Deliberate physical planning in upcoming urban areas away from O&G risks

-Sensitize communities and other stakeholders on risks of

Experts in community mobilization, Environmental management and disaster risk reduction

IEC materials

Airtime/

Radio stns

EIS certificate of approval

-District CDO

-ENR office/service

-NEMA,

-Health services

-Radio services

-Baylor-Uganda.

Surveying Companies


Uganda Redcross society

Cooperation with oil companies

-Local structure will be used to mobilise communities to participate in meetings.

Relevant


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






force

O&G activities

prepare disaster management plan (from O%G activities)

Review EIAs and carry out post post EIA monitoring of O&G activities atleast quarterly

Recruit Community Health monitors

Establish green belts/community woodlots around/ within settlements and around O&G activity areas for carbon neutral development

Environmental laws and regulations

Transport (2 M/cycles & 1 Vehicle

Tree seedlings and nursery equipment

AIDS/HIV network

MLHUD

-Oil Companies

partners will provide support and

resources will be availed to implement the activities


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






Soil degradation (fertility loss, erosion)

Farmlands -Crop Cultivators.

Livestock grazers

Sustainably productive farm lands

Increased farm yields

Good crop & animal husbandry practices in place

Rainwater harvesting technologies practiced

Soil and water conservation structures in place.

Stable riverbanks

Train farmers in appropriate farming methods including production and use of farm manure.

Practice recommended animal husbandry practices

Demonstrate and support planting of trees on hill tops and bare areas

Raise and distribute agroforestry seedlings

Establish and maintain adequate vegetation cover on riverbanks

Construct and maintain soil and water conservation structures

Produce and

Training, IEC and Demonstration materials

Extension services

Farm tools and tree planting materials

Radio airtime

Production and ENR extension services

Transport and logistical services

Production and ENR services

NARO,

Radio stations

LCs,

WWF, UWA,

OWC,

Farmer Associations (Bukonzo joint).

Plant/ animal breeding centres

Agriculture Research institutions.

Hay production machines

EPPF,

OWC in its current form,

UWA

Community will adopt erosion control measures & rain water harvesting

Specific crop enterprise development efforts will be supported by Research

DLG will formulate byelaws and enforce the existing legislation


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






distribute IEC materials on improved farming methods

Enforce existing by-laws on the management of soil erosion

Degradation of Wetland /River Banks

Wetlands Fish/crop farmers

Handcraft makers

Well conserved wetlands rich in plant and animal life

Raised surface water levels

Restored wetlands

Increased biodiversity

Improved local economy for the wetland dependant communities

Develop wetland management plans.

Mobilize, sensitize and train community on sustainablewetlands / riverbank management

Identify and demarcate critical wetland/riverbank areas

Form wetland user groups for effective and inclusive management

Carry out periodic

Survey services for wetland buffers

Training and demonstration materials (Bamboo, tree seedlings)

Extension services

Extension staff.

ENR office services. Land surveyors. NEMA

Legal Services

Information and communication materials

EPPF

Local Nursery operators.

NFA UPDF

Adoption of sustainable wetland management options by local communities


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






wetland use compliance monitoring --Enforce bylaws and formulate community agreements to manage conservation zones.

Develop a PES scheme.

Deforestation/Reduced tree cover

Farmland

Conservation/Protected Areas

Charcoal producers

Fire wood collectors/sellers

Brick makers

Pit sawyers/Timber dealers,

Farmers

Sustainably Productive farmlands and conservation/Protected Areas

Increased tree cover

Farmers engaged in agro forestry

Restored forests

Efficient wood fuel- use technologies in place

Fast growing tree species introduced/promoted

Promote and support tree planting campaigns including agro forestry practices

Introduce and/or promote faster growing tree species

Enforce existing legislations

Introduce, and promote efficient fuel- use/Timber harvesting technologies technologies.

Establish local

Forestry extension services,

seeds/seedlings and other nursery inputs

Training and demonstration materials

ENR office (Extension services),

NFA,

Conservation NGOs,

WWF,

Hima Cement,

BUTTA

Local Nursery operators

Quality seed source

High efficiency timber harvesting equipment

LCs

OWC

Farmers will be willing to adopt Agro forestry.

District shall provide timely advice and inputs to farmers

Community members will participate in tree planting on private and public land

Households will adopt energy saving technologies

NFA will supply high quality tree seedlings.


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






tree nurseries

Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Protected Areas, Farmland s, Settlements.

Poachers,

UWA,

Farmers,

Protected Area Resource users.

Productive Protected Areas rich in fauna and flora, harmoniously co-existing with communities .

Reduced wildlife/ human conflict cases.

Physical barriers in place.

Alternative livelihood options introduced & adopted.

Strengthen institutions

Ensure and monitor regulated use

Fence off the Protected Areas

Introduce the growing of unpalatable crops like Redpepper, Bee keeping, Ecotourism etc)

Establsih permanent barriers between communities and PAs

(eg. Electric fence, enhanced trenches).

Vermin guards

Radio programmes

Excavation equipments

Ammunition

Tools and equipment

UWA staff,

Revenue sharing arrangement with PA adjacent communities,

WWF.

Vermin Guards

Community dialogue NGOs

Trench Excavation equipment.

NAADS/OWC

UPDF

Community will adopt other livelihood options.

UWA will review its policies to provide for support in case of loss of life and property to Wildlife

Revenue sharing funds will be timely and adequate.

Reduced fish stocks Water bodie/wetlands

Fishermen,

Sustainably productive waterbodies and wetlands

Increased fish stocks.

Regulated fishing activity.

Gazeted

Train fishermen in improved and /or sustainable fishing practices

Enforce the available

Extension services

Demonstration tools, equipment and materials (Hachery)

Radio airtime

Training and IEC materials

Kisinga Fish hatchery.

Uganda Police patrol unit.

Water quality control services.

Fishing community will be mobilized against illegal fishing.

Legislation on Fishing and marketing will


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






breeding areas in place.

legislation on Fishing

Carry out regular inspections in fishing areas, landing sites and markets for illegal fish & gear

Introduce & demonstrate cage fish farming.

Strengthen Fish farming outside lakes

Protect fish breeding sites.

A forum of fish traders

Monitoring services

Transport and logistical support (boat and engine).

BMU

UWA

be enforced.

Fishermen will adopt good fishing practices

Poor waste management and Disposal

Settlements

Households

Processing Factories

Business people.

Well planned, clean settlements with a healthy population.

Healthy population.

Reduced waste/garbage scattered in settlements

Efficient garbage collection services

Conduct regular inspections

Gazette garbage collection points

Create awareness among the community on proper waste disposal

Garbage skips and trucks

Health inspectors

Garbage skips and dumps

Relevant laws, policies and plans,

Gazeted waste management sites

Health inspectors

Local leaders

Unskilled labour to collect garbage

Waste processing facilities

Additional dumping sites

Garbage collection trucks

Waste disposal and treatment sites

Local police

UWA

Communities will utilize gazetted dumping sites

Health inspectors will undertake routine inspections

Pollution from Farmland Mining Sustainab Restored Carry out EIA Tailings Dams Health Water and soil Local Mining


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District Vision


Actions To Be Taken






mining waste Protected Areas Waterbodies/ resources

Companies (KCCL, Tibeti –Hima)

ly productive farm land and Protected Areas, safe settlements

and productive water bodies/resources.

farmland and PAs

Mechanism for water body clean up in place

Generated mining wastes adequately contained and safely disposed off

Healthy plants and animals.

Increased availability of safe water for people and animals

Increased aquatic life.

Increased fish varieties/ species.

Reviews

Conduct

post approval inspections

Conduct regular inspections

Carry out Feasibility studies for siting tailings dams and plan for their rehabilitation

Gazette mining waste management sites

Train mining staff on mine waste handling procedures

Mine Health/Environment Department

Health inspectors

Relevant laws, policies and plans,

Gazeted waste management sites

A waste management plan in line with the regulations

inspectors

Local leaders

Waste processing facilities

testing services for possible contamination

Mine waste treatment and disposal sites

police

UWA

Companies will be mindful of waste management and disposal

Communities will be empowered to report irensponsible waste dumping

Health inspectors will undertake routine inspections


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2.4. Implementation of the Plan (Integration of the DEAP into the DDP)

2.4.1 Mainstreaming and Integration

A plan is a parameter or bridge between knowledge and action. This implies a plan is not an end by itself but means to implement certain actions to achieve desired ends. Therefore, if this plan is to lead to certain ends, it has to be implemented. Implementation will depend primarily on availability of the needed resources and the commitment of both technical and political authorities of the district. It has been demonstrated that environment is not a stand-alone sector but cuts across and impinges on other sectors. The most successful implementation modality will have to match the multi sector character of this plan and the best entry point here is mainstreaming and integration of the plan into the DDP, which is the main vehicle in the district for resource mobilisation and service provision. Mainstreaming and integration will expedite full internalization of environmental issues in sectors, avoid duplication of efforts and hence competition for small budgets, but above all strategically position elements of this plan on an advantageous and firm footing in existing mandatory tracks for funding. In practice, the PEAP, SEAP and DEAP matrices will have to be mainstreamed and integrated into the corresponding development plans through a formal and structured approach. To begin with, the draft DEAP will be presented to the District Technical Planning Committee (DTPC) by the District Taskforce (DTF) members for discussion and enrichment. From the DTPC, the DEAP will be presented to the District Executive Committee (DEC) for consideration and then forwarded to District Council for final approval. After District Council’s approval, the DEAP will be given to the District Planning Unit (DPU) for integration into the DDP.

2.4.2 Marketing of the DEAP, SEAPs and PEAPs

The principle shall be a search for common ground and convergence between interests of development partners and those activities that suite their intentions. The district will request them to contribute towards the implementation of the DEAP activities and achievement of the visions therein.


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CHAPTER THREE: MONITORING AND EVALUATION

3.1. Introduction

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is one of the eight characteristics of a good DEAP. This system is, therefore, a response to that demand. The purpose of monitoring and evaluation is to collect and manage data to be used for the regular and periodic assessment of the DEAP in order to ensure effective and efficient implementation of various priority actions in addressing environmental challenges. Monitoring and evaluation of the District Environment Action Plan will be carried out using participatory approaches. The responsibility of M&E is assigned to everyone in the district with the District Environment Officer (DEO) having primary responsibility of ensuring its implementation. As a long term programme, which focuses on rural development, the DEAP will work through the communities, local administration structure, and the private sector as well as line ministries to achieve the desired outputs. Thus this system is in harmony with other schemes for monitoring district level plans. Accordingly, it is compliant with and will operate through decentralised implementation, economic liberalisation, service delivery reforms and the sectoral programme development policies of the Government of Uganda. Monitoring will be undertaken on a continuous basis. Evaluation of the implementation of the DEAP will be done annually and at the end of the duration of the DEAP. Annual evaluations are meant to assess performance and provide opportunity to reflect on the gaps and devise remedial measures. The terminal evaluation will provide inputs in reviewing the DEAP.

3.2. Major Assumptions in Monitoring and Evaluation

The key assumptions of this system are that the district treats DEAP implementation as a priority and that the district will provide budgetary support for DEAP implementation. Operational arrangements and skills already exist to collect the required information, compile it in the recommended format and to disseminate it as appropriate. District development planning and the statutory DEAP revision period are also assumed to be not less than three years and the operational plans and budgets are revised annually. It is further assumed that because of the conditions whose existence made the activities necessary in the first place, the progress being monitored will actually take place.

3.3. Capacity for Field Monitoring

The hub of planning and implementation support and the accompanying monitoring is at the district (DEAP). However, community level implementation is co-ordinated at sub county level and to some extent delegated to parish level. Therefore, some basic monitoring and data collection will be done at sub-county level. It is hoped that all the functions of activity monitoring will be fully decentralised to the sub county in the long run when the necessary capacity, especially personnel and skills have been built up at that level.


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In general, development and approval of operational work plans and budgets for the key land use areas in the district is at sub county (SEAPs) level and these plans are based on the demands submitted by the parishes (PEAPs). The district level plans (DEAP) play a supportive role to the sub counties. The approved plans are implemented at parish level at both individual household level and community level, with support from the sub county level. The District Environment Officer (DEO) is at the district and there are no Environment Officers/ assistants at sub county level. The DEO relies on the sub county based extension workers from the department dealing with production to supply environmental information from the field. This M&E scheme will use the existing arrangements at the sub counties together with the District Planner and the relevant district based heads to provide information specific to the relevant land use types to the DEO. This arrangement takes into account the annual mainstreaming of the DEAP into the DDP at work planning stage and makes good use of the existing skills within the districts and sub counties.

3.4. Key Elements of the Monitoring System

3.4.1 Objectives

The DEAP includes a vision of the future state of the environment and natural resources in the area as a positive/ desired future state, which is to some extent the flip-side of the current PIPs. Future changes needed (objectives) to realise the visions have been identified in various land use areas namely farmland, wetlands, settlements, water bodies, forests and wildlife. This scheme is designed to gather relevant information to enable measuring progress in the desired ‘future changes’ identified and the ‘response’ of stake holders to achieve the changes.

3.4.2 Indicators and Intervals

For the changes (objectives) of the DEAP to be achieved, certain outputs have to be realized as a direct result of implementing the actions listed under each change (objective). In this M&E system, ‘change’s (objective’s) indicators are separated from indicators of degree of stakeholder responses. Measurement intervals for change (objective) indicators are estimated at 2-3 years, while the stakeholder responses and action indicators will be measured every 3 months to one year. Because of the visioning approach used in the development of the DEAP, targets were not set for the broad actions and stakeholder responses identified. The system gives a provision for measuring absolute quantities achieved and where this is not possible, it allows for measuring % changes that have occurred. The plan implementers will develop operational work plans and in these, actions and stakeholder responses can be further broken down to tasks and targets set on specific outputs. The focus of the system is on monitoring the outcome of DEAP implementation. The indicators identified for the M&E system have been carefully selected as measures of a higher level of attainment of a particular process. Except in a few cases, measuring the processes from input levels has as much as possible been avoided. For example, in an activity of training staff, rather than merely knowing how many training courses have been conducted over a given period (input side), the indicators are designed to determine how many officers have actually received the training over


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a given period of time and therefore possess the necessary skills. This reflects an immediate output from training and attainment of a higher level of skills. Several changes (objectives) and stakeholder responses have more than one indicator for progress measurement. This allows the implementers to select and use the indicators they find easier to collect information on. There is also no problem in using all or more than one indicator for progress measurement. This allows the implementers to select and use the indicators they find easier to collect information on. There is also no problem in using all or more than one indicator for the same activity at the same time.

3.4.3 Reporting

The district requires information for decision making and these requirements determine the type of data to be collected and regularity of gathering the information. Taking an example of tree planting as an action in the forestry land use, the household and community levels will be interested in knowing how many tree seedlings will be available at the parish or sub county nursery for them during the season. The sub county may be interested in knowing how many households in each parish received the seedlings, while at district level, the interest may be total hectarage planted with trees during the season. This M&E system takes care of the different information requirements and all this information can be obtained in the same monitoring system. This M&E system enables gathering, analyzing, storing and usage of information on progress of the DEAP implementation. The system relies on normal regular reports produced by the relevant departments at the district as a major source of information and means of verifying the progress indicators. Administrative and performance records over time are another main source of information. With the DEAP operating as a programme and using the existing public structures, the M&E will have to operate as a dynamic and participatory system fully integrated into the sectoral and programme structures comprising the DTPC. Thus, the operational mechanism for gathering and communicating the relevant information will be the existing reporting structures for each of the relevant departments concerned with a particular land use type in the DEAP. The District Agricultural Officer will, for instance, include the relevant progress indicators on land use in their normal quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports, while the Fisheries officer does the same for water bodies, Forestry officer for forests, etc. Not more than a two-page attachment will be annexed to the current reporting format at district level to capture key information on only those objectives and key stakeholder responses relevant to a particular department and in which actions were taken during the reporting period. The following reports are proposed: (i) Short Monthly Brief from Sub-counties to District

The relevant sub-county extension officers will prepare and submit short 2-page briefs on monthly basis to relevant district head of department. The briefs will take the form of listed data as would be presented in a meeting. This will form an annex to the regular reporting format of the relevant land use type. The attachment captures the objectives and stakeholder responses of the SEAP where implementation took place and some progress/ no progress was realized during the reporting period.


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(ii) Comprehensive Semi-annual Report from Sub-counties to District

This report will be prepared in a similar manner to the monthly brief, but it will cover more actions and objectives for each land use type. The semi-annual attachments will be 5-7 pages long. Unlike the briefs, the reports will include some description and analysis of data presented. All reports from the sub-county to the districts should reach the district departmental office by the 5th working day of the next month from the reporting period. (iii) Report from the District to Line Ministries

The respective heads of department will through their normal district reporting channels attach an annex on the DEAP indicators to their usual recipients of the departmental progress reports. The attachments will only contain information on those objectives and actions where implementation took place during the reporting period. The DEO will gather the individual DEAP annexes from the regular district reports on the respective land use types from the relevant departments. The DEO will consolidate these into a DEAP report for distribution to relevant stakeholders. More specifically, the heads of departments will prepare and submit short (1-2 page) annexes on a quarterly basis to the DEO and to their normal mailing lists. The DEO will subsequently compile and submit a district level report covering all land use types where some action has been undertaken for submission to all district and other stakeholders, including the DTPC, Sectoral Heads and District Annual Budget Conference. The briefs will take the form of listed data on physical progress and where available, targets. The DEO will also prepare the usual District State of Environment Report (DSOER) annually as required under the NES, using data and information from the quarterly reports. All reports from the districts to the national level should reach by the 10th working day of the next month from the reporting period. (iv) Responsibility for Monitoring and Feedback

The M&E matrix indicates which office has the primary responsibility NOT for implementation of a particular activity, but rather for gathering and storing information for monitoring a particular objective and response. In some cases, both implementation and monitoring could be done by one officer, but in several instances, the chief implementers (e.g. CAO) will not also be the monitoring or reporting officer.


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ANNEXES

Annex 1: List of Participants

NO.

NAME INSTITUTION/ORGANISATION TELEPHONE NO

1 Lt Col (Rtd) Mawa Muhindo

District Chairperson 776051607

2 Muhindo Tadeo Councilor Nyamwamba Division & Vice C/P 772926991

3 Businge John Councilor Hima Town Ccouncil & Sec Social Services

772610473

4 Asiimwe Mike Mbakania

Councilor Kistwamba S/C & Secretary Finance and Works

772613382

5 Kabagenyi Pelucy PWD – Female & Secretary for Production 777637950

6 Mubingwa Zepher Councilor Karambi S/C & District Speaker 772496140

7 Asiimwe Jane Youth/Deputy Speaker 772929899

8 Muhyana Catherine Councilor Bugoye/Maliba 783998962

9 Bwambale Jostus Councilor Buhuhira 787363840

10 Bomera Richard Councilor Bulemba Division 776322929

11 Thaliakabuya William Councilor Bwera 703398805

12 Mbathulhagho Wilson Councilor Bwesumbu 704931800

13 Bukundika Winfred Councilor Bwesumbu/kyabarungira 779592097

14 Baluku.S William Councilor Central Division 787915446

15 Mbambu Naome Councilor Central/Bulemba Division. 772323829

16 Katusime Justine Councilor Hima/Kistwamba 773939396

17 Nyawathekwa James Councilor Ihandiro 782835651

18 Mpaka Loice Councilor Ihandiro/Kitholhu 774580317

19 Mayora Johnson Councilor Isango 772531126

20 Hope Juliet Councilor Isango 773981462

21 Muhindo Catherine Councilor Karambi 759740038

22 Kyalimpa Generous Councilor Karusandara 778723576

23 Dembe Godfrey Councilor Karusandara 772466461

24 Mpairwe Rogers Councilor Katwe-Kabatoro Town Council 774122000

25 Muthanaba Patrick Councilor Kisinga 782769829

26 Kisole Yonasani Councilor Kitholhu 775678205

27 Masereka Magwara Councilor Kyabarungira 772830875

28 Kabuthirwa Ivan Councilor Kyarumba 783347858

29 Mutswanga Annet Councilor Kyarumba/Mahango 777744213

30 Muke Jovenal Councilor Kyondo Sub-county 774076403

31 Muhindo Elizabeth Kyondo/Kyarumba 771031470

32 Muzamilu Bisanga Councilor L.Katwe 703700500

33 Muhindo Ramla Councilor L.Katwe/KKTC 759704223

34 Abdul Saad Councilor Maliba 772858462

35 Ruth Magogo Councilor MLTC 775203484


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36 Bob Jethro Councilor Mpondwe-Lhubiriha T/C 777061853

37 Biira Sofia Councilor Muhokya 776489928

38 Kimadi John Councilor Muhokya 755758112

39 Muhasa John Councilor Munkunyu 774379646

40 Masika Julia Councilor Munkunyu 779785273

41 Wamara Richard Councilor Nyakatonzi 784533853

42 Isingoma Yubu Councilor Nyakiyumbu 782443758

43 Ithungu Jetress Councilor Nyakiyumbu 789669646

44 Aryema Rehema Councilor Nyamwamba Division 703896829

45 Banjo Masereka Councilor PWDs – Male 776577872

46 Mbusa Simplisio Councilor Rukoki 773650611

47 Kabugho Rebecca Councilor Rukoki/Kilembe 776888639

48 Lubangula Geoffrey Councilor Youth/male 700900601

(i) KASESE TECHNICAL TEAM

NO. NAME INSTITUTION/ORGANISATION

TELEPHONE NO

1 Kanyesigye William Chief Administrative Officer 772424623

2 Rukara Julius Sen. Agriculture Officer 772382421

3 Katswera Joseph District Natural Resources Officer 772997158

4 Asaaba Wilson District Engineer 772535393

5 Bakerethi B. Josephat District Water Officer 772496580

6 Baseka Yusuf District Health Inspector 772859062

7 Birungi Ben Senior Comm. Development Officer 772605579

8 Masereka Alex District Planner 776481985

9 Baluku Alfred Clerk to Council 782401527

10 Masika olive Environment Officer (Hima Town Council) 773504809

11 Baluku Julius Production Coordinator 772624683

12 Sabuni Johnson Agriculture Officer 772534322

13 Bwambale William W. Sen. Forestry Officer 772555183

14 Mugume Evelyn Environment Officer Kasese Municipal Council

776880370

15 Kooli Augustine Senior Environment Officer 782544911


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Annex 2: Monitoring Scheme Matrix

Table 13: Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix

FUTURE CHANGES (OBJECTIVES TO REALISE VISION

STAKE HOLDER RESPONSE INDICATOR AND MEASUREMENT UNITS

MEANS OF VERIFICATION

REPORTING PERIOD

RESPONSIBILITY KEY ASSUMPTIONS

LAND USE: Farmland DISTRICT VISION: Sustainably productive farm land Restored farm lands Area (Ha) of farmland

restored Reports ( survey, monitoring and supervision, OBT )

Quarterly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

Community participation

Reduced farmland area exposed to oil and gas activities.

Area (Ha) demarcated/designated for oil and gas activities

Research reports (mapping, surveys)

Annually DNRO

DPO

DoP

NEMA

Stakeholder co-operation

Researchers to undertake research on effect of oil and gas development activities on farmlands

No. of research programmes undertaken

Research reports Annually DoP

DNRO

CSOs

NARO

NEMA

Research areas will attract support from Researchers and donors

Waste adequately contained and safely disposed off

No. of safe waste collection and disposal facilities in use (functional)

Reports/records observations

Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DNRO

IOCs

DoP

Stakeholder collaboration

The district will support its staff to monitor oil and gas activities.

No. of monitoring visits conducted

Monitoring reports Quarterly DNRO

DPO

DEO

Logistical support exists

Fragile eco-systems identified and protected

No. of fragile eco-system (wetlands, water bodies, hills) identified and protected

Reports

Observations

Annually DPO

DNRO

NEMA

CSOs

Enforcement of ENR laws and regulations


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REPORTING PERIOD


The district will support its staff to monitor oil and gas activities.

No. of monitoring visits conducted

Monitoring reports Quarterly DNRO

DPO

Logistical support exists

Mechanisms to contain/prevent chemical and oil spills in place.

No. of staff trained in Oil and Gas related hazards

No. of equipment/facilities acquired for containment of Oil and Gas hazards.

No. of community sensitization meetings conducted.

Training and sensitization reports

Re-tooling reports

Observations

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

NEMA

CSOs

Technical co-operation

Inter-institutional ( LGs, IOCs, NEMA, CSOs and DoP ) collaboration and investment of resources to reduce impact of petroleum on farmlands.

Amount(UGX) of resources invested

Financial/stores records

Quarterly

Annually

LGs

IOCs

NEMA

CSOs

DoP

The Global oil market is stabilized

Increased farm yields. No. tons harvested per Ha

Farmers record

Extension reports

Bi- annually (seasonally)

DPO Effective extension service delivery

Farmers shall be willing to embrace soil/ land improvement interventions for high crop and livestock yields.

No. farmers adopting improved technologies for high crop and livestock yields

Extension reports Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DPO Positive farmer attitude

The district council will increase the budget allocation to the sector.

Percentage increase of the budget allocation

OBT

Annual budgets

Final accounts

Quarterly

Annually

CFO

Planner

Political goodwill

The district will provide extension staff.

No. of workers recruited DSC reports/minutes

Updated staff lists

Annually DPO

PHRO

MoFPED commitment to allow increment of wage bill


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REPORTING PERIOD


Healthy crops and animals

Incidences of crop pests and diseases

Incidences of animal pests diseases

Extension reports Quarterly

Monthly

DPO Farmers’ commitment to crop and animal health

Improved crop and animal husbandry

No. farmers adopting improved technologies for high crop and livestock yields

Extension reports Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DPO Positive farmer attitude

Level of rainwater harvesting technologies practiced

No of Households/ Institutions utilising rain water harvesting technologies

Records

reports

Quarterly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

Positive farmer attitude

Increased vegetation/ pasture cover

Percentage increase in vegetation/pasture cover

Reports

Records

Annually DPO

DNRO

NFA


Soil and water conservation structures in place

No. farmers adopting soil and water conservation structures

Extension reports Observation

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

Farmers’ willingness and capacity

LAND USE: Wetlands DISTRICT VISION: Conserved Wetlands Rich In Plant And Animal Life Raised water levels

Changing water/ land interface (meters)

Monitoring reports Bi-annually

Annually

DWO

DNRO

Farmers practice Climate-smart Agriculture

Restored wetlands Area of wetlands restored (Ha)

Restoration reports Observations

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

NEMA

DNRO

MOWE

Stakeholder cooperation

The district to increase budgetary allocation

% increase in Budget allocation

OBT reports

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

MoFPED commitment to ncrease budgetory allocation to ENR

Increased participation in

No. of functional wetlands management committees

Minutes Reports

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO Form and train the wetland


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REPORTING PERIOD


wetland management by communities

in place management committees

Communities to adhere to wetland management regulations

No. of permits issued to wetland users

Reports /records Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

NEMA

Community awareness about the laws and regulations. Positive attitude of the community

Increased plant and animal life

Percentage increase in vegetation cover

Percentage increase in the animal population

ENR Inventory reports

Observations

Annually DNRO

NEMA

MOWE


Stable and firm river banks

Area (Ha) of Riverbanks restored

Monitoring reports Bi-annually

Annually

DWO

DNRO

NEMA

MOWE

Enforcement of wetlands, riverbanks and lakeshores regulations

Improved local economy for the wetland dependant communities

Type/quantity of resources extracted from wetlands

Earnings(UGX) from extracted resources

Sales reports Bi-Annually User groups secretaries

Community willingness to cooperate

LAND USE: Farmland/Forests DISTRICT VISION: Sustainably Productive farmlands and conservation/Protected

Increased tree cover

Percentage increase in tree cover

Re-afforestation reports

Observations

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

NFA

DPO

Farmers commitment to tree farming

Farmers will be willing to adopt Agro forestry

No. farmers practicing agro-forestry

Extension reports

Observation

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

NFA

DPO

Communities will embrace No. households with Extension reports Monthly DNRO Farmers good will


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REPORTING PERIOD


tree planting campaigns woodlots Observations Quarterly

Annually

NFA

DPO

District provides support supervision and inputs to farmers timely

No. supervision visits

Quantity of inputs supplied

Supervision reports

Stores records

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

NFA

DNRO


Farmers engaged in agro forestry

No. farmers practicing agro-forestry

Extension reports

Observation

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

NFA

DPO

Farmers sensitized and willing to undertake agro-forestry

Introduce/promote fast growing tree species

No. households with woodlots

Extension reports

Observation

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

NFA

DPO

Farmers’ good will

Fast growing tree species introduced/promoted

Area/ No of improved species planted

Extension reports

Observation

Annually DNRO

NFA

Acceptance of introduced species

Restored forest reserves (LFR,CFR)

Area of forest reserves restored (Ha)

Restoration reports

Observations

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

NFA

DNRO


District and NFA provide support supervision and inputs

No. supervision visits Quantity of inputs supplied

Supervision reports

Stores records

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

NFA

DNRO


NFA supplying high quality tree seedlings

No. of quality tree seedlings supplied

Reports

Observation

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

NFA

Affordability of the technology

Efficient wood fuel- use technologies in place

No. households and institutions using efficient wood fuel saving technologies

Reports

Observation

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO Affordability of the technology

LAND USE: Protected Areas DISTRICT VISION: Productive Protected Areas rich in fauna and flora, harmoniously co-existing with communities

Restored flora and fauna in PAs.

Area (Ha) restored with Flora

Records (observation)

Quarterly

Annually

UWA

DNRO



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REPORTING PERIOD


Percentage increase in the animal population

Animal census NFA

IOCs

UBOS

DPO

Inter-institutional collaboration and investment of resources to reduce impact of oil and gas on protected areas

Amount (UGX)of resources invested

Financial/stores records

Quarterly

Annually

LGs

IOCs

NEMA

CSOs

DoP

The Global oil market stabilized

Reduced cases of wildlife /human cases.

No. of cases reported Records Monthly

Annually

UWA

LGs

Community

Wildlife Act will be amended to compensate the individual victims

UWA’s Revenue sharing funds will be timely and adequate

Amount (UGX) of revenue remitted to community

Reports

Final account

Annually UWA

Community

LGs

Focused planning for the Revenue sharing done

District Local Government will take keen interest in resolving Wildlife/Human conflicts whenever they arise

No. of reported cases handled.

Reports Quarterly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

Commitment of UWA to conflict resolution

Physical barriers in place

Length of physical barriers (km)

Reports (completion certificates)

Observation

Quarterly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

UWA

DCDO


The community will offer labor for digging trenches around the protected area

No. of community members employed in trench digging

Reports/ records

Site books

Quarterly UWA

LGs

Community

Revenue sharing funds released timely

District will recruit and facilitate vermin guards

No. of staff recruited DSC minutes/reports

Updated staff register

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

PHRO

DPO

MoFPED commitment to allow increment of wage bill

Alternative livelihood No. households practicing Extension reports Quarterly DPO Farmers willing to


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REPORTING PERIOD


options introduced and adopted

alternative livelihood options (apiary, chilli, tea)

Observations Annually UWA

DCDO

adopt new innovations

LAND USE: Water Bodies/Resources

DISTRICT VISION: Safe and productive water bodies/resources.

Increased aquatic life.

No. of tonnes of mature fish captured

No. of aquatic animals

Records

Aquatic life inventory

Monthly

Annually

DPO

DNRO

UWA

MAAIF

MOWE

NEMA


Regulated fishing activity

No. of patrols and fish inspection activities carried out

Activity reports Monthly SFO Fishermen’s willingness to cooperate

Gazeted breeding areas in place

No. of gazeted breeding areas gazetted.

Records Bi-annualy

Annualy

DFO

CAM (UWA)

Activity included in relevant institutional workplans

DLG will undertake budgetary allocation and executionfor water quality monitoring and maintenance

No. of water quality tests conducted

District analysis reports

Quarterly

Annually

DWO

DNRO

DPO

Timely release of grants

Increased availability of safe water for people and animals

No. of functional safe water points available (coverage)

Reports

observation

Quarterly

Annually

DWO

DNRO

DPO

Community ownership

Communities will be vigilant to ensure good water quality.

No. of functional water user committees (WSC)

Minutes of committee meetings.

WSC Bank accounts

Monthly DWO

DCDO

WSC

DHO

The community will pay water user-fee

Mechanisms in place to prevent flow of liquid waste and/or oil spills into water bodies

No. of staff trained in Oil and Gas related hazards

No. of equipment/facilities

Training and sensitization reports

Re-tooling reports

Observations

Quarterly

Annually

Monthly

DPO

DNRO

NEMA

CSOs



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REPORTING PERIOD


acquired for containment of Oil and Gas hazards.

No. of community sensitization meetings conducted.

Reduction of water borne diseases

No. of cases of water borne diseases reported

HMIS reports Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DCDO


LAND USE: Settlement DISTRICT VISION: Well planned, clean settlements with a healthy population. Planned and clean settlements.

. No. of settlements that have followed/implemented their approved physical plans

No. of functional sanitation/waste disposal facilities in place

Approved physical plans

Observations Reports

Monthly Quarterly Annually

DNRO DHO DEO

Adherence to physical plans, Environment and Public Health Act.

District Local Government will take keen interest in monitoring effects of Oil and Gas activities in settlements.

No. of monitoring visits Monitoring reports Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DNRO

DHO

DEO


Healthy Population

Morbidity rate due to sanitation related causes

Health records - HMIS (Health Management Information system)

Quarterly

Annually

DHO Functionality of HMIS


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REPORTING PERIOD


Reduced waste/garbage scattered in settlements

No.lorry loads of garbage collected and safely disposed off

Observation

Records/reports

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DNRO

DEO

Effective enforcement of public health act Adequate budgetary allocations and execution

Communities will utilize gazetted dumping sites

No. of households using gazetted sites

Records/reports Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DNRO

Households have gazetted spots for dumping wastes

Efficient garbage collection services

Amount(tons) of garbage collected and disposed in a given period of time

Records/reports Monthly DHO

DNRO

Logistical support

Increased community awareness on proper waste disposal

No. of households practicing safe waste disposal

Records /reports Monthly DHO

DNRO

Communities sensitised on proper waste management practices

Mining Companies mindful of waste management and disposal

Number of designated waste management sites in place

Waste management plans in place

Records /reports

observations

Monthly

Quarterly

DEO Mining companies collaborate with all stakeholders and follow the environment management plan in place

Mechanism for water body clean up in place

No. of technologies being used for clean up Water quality levels

Records / Monthly LGs/DNRO

NEMA

Mining Companies

Mining companies mindful of high water quality

Generated mining wastes adequately contained and safely disposed

No. of safe waste collection and disposal facilities in use (functional) No. of incidences of

Reports/records

observations

Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DNRO

IOCs

DoP



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REPORTING PERIOD


indiscriminate waste dumping.

SEO

DWO

Efficient garbage collection services in place.

Amount of garbage (tons) collected and disposed in a given period of time

Records/reports Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DNRO

Logistical support

Communities empowered to report irresponsible waste dumping

No. of cases reported Reports/records Quarterly

Annually

C/Person LCI

DEO

Communities willing to give out information

Health/Environmental Inspectors to undertake routine inspections

No. of inspection visits made.

Reports Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

DHO

DEO

Logistical support


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Annex 3: Monthly Indicator & Financial Monitoring Report

District …………………………;Reporting; Period From, ……………..; To, ………………..; Reporting Officer; ……………...........................................................;

Land use type:……………………………………………; The most significant change in this land use type has been; ….………….........................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................................................................

ACTIVITIES Indicators Financial Inputs (Shs. 000)

Physical Achievements for period

Remarks

Planned Actual Planned Actual

Change (Objective) 1:

Have soil and water conservation measures and vegetation restored

% Reduction in incidences of mass soil loss

No. of conservation measures applied in at least 30 % of total farmland

5,000 3,500 50 % 4

15 % 2

Measures applied include mulching, Terracing, & grass strips

Stakeholder Response; 1.1 Recruit staff

No. of vacant positions filled

2,000 2,500 7 5

1.2 Train staff

1.3 e.t.c


Restore vegetation Cover

Response: 2.1 Sensitise population.

Response 2.2 e.t.c


Response 3.1

Response 3.2


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Annex 4: Annual Indicator & Financial Monitoring Report

District …………………………;Reporting; Period From, ……………..; To, ………………..; Reporting Officer; ……………;

Land use type:…………………………………………………; The most significant change in this land use type has been; ............................... .......................................................................................………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ACTIVITIES Indicators Financial Inputs (Shs. 000) Physical Achievements for period Remarks

Planned

Actual Planned Actual

This Year

cumulative

This Year

cumulative

This Year

cumulative

This Year

cumulative


Have soil and water conservation measures and vegetation restored

% Reduction in incidences of mass soil loss No. of conservation measures applied in at least 30 % of total farmland

5,000 12,000 3,500 8,500 50 % 4

30% 7

15 % 2

10% 5

Measures applied include mulching, Terracing, & grass strips

Stakeholder Response; 1.1 Recruit staff

No. of vacant positions filled

2,000

4,500

2,500

3,500

7

11

5

9

1.2 Train staff

1.3 e.t.c


Restore vegetation Cover

Response: 2.1 Sensitise population.

2.1 e.t.c


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Annex 5: Problem and Vision Maps

Map 1: Problem map


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Map 2: Vision map


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