Govt moves to restore degraded R. Nile

________________ The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, has officially launched the multi-sectoral Kalagala-Itanda Falls Conservation and Protection Project (KIFCP) to restore degraded ecosystems, boost tourism and protect the River Nile corridor across 19 districts. The project, worth sh186b and fully funded by the Government of Uganda, will be implemented over the next four years. It aims to improve ecosystem functionality along the Nile from an estimated 10.5% to 95%, restoring degraded riverbanks, forest reserves and fish breeding grounds. Speaking during the inception meeting held at Bilkon Hotel in Jinja city on July 30, 2026, key Ministry officials, district local government leaders and environmental experts outlined the scope of the project, which will initially focus on Jinja city, Buikwe, Kamuli, Kayunga and Jinja districts before rolling out northwards towards the South Sudan border.