Water resources policy and administrative management

The main purpose of the project is to reduce siltation of River Sio by the farming community in Buhehe and Bulwenge parishes in Buhehe sub-county, Busia district. Improved management of the river banks will include planting trees and grass along the banks to reduce soil erosion and subsequent siltation of the river. The communities will be involved in income-generating activities which should keep them from cutting the planted trees for income. In addition, the project will improve access to clean water for domestic use by constructing 4 shallow wells in the 2 target parishes. The women have been walking long distances to collect dirty water from River Sio for domestic consumption.

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