Iron ore mining in Kigezi region is an extensively expanding lucrative business for a limited few but a glaring time bomb to the entire sub region.
This is attributed to its detrimental impact on the ecosystem. Some of the direct negative impacts include : vegetation and wetland destruction, extensive erosion, silting of lake Bunyonyi and local water streams, contamination and alteration of soil profile, extensive air pollution, among others.
It is collective responsibility to ensure that we advocate and put into action strategies for sustainable use of the environment to achieve meaningful coexistence.
