According to the NEMA deputy executive director Christine Akello, the matter is under investigation especially a Chinese firm MANGO TREE which is believed to be illegally mining sand in the lake.
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has written to Wakiso District Council cautioning the local government against debating the matter of sand mining in Lake Victoria.
According to the NEMA deputy executive director Christine Akello, the matter is under investigation especially a Chinese firm MANGO TREE which is believed to be illegally mining sand in the lake.
On Wednesday, president Yoweri Museveni also warned against sand mining in Lake Victoria, saying it endangers fish breeding.
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