The Uganda Wildlife Authority, UWA, together with Kitagwenda district leaders, has launched construction of an 18-kilometre electric fence along Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The one-point-17-billion-shilling project will stretch from Nyakera in Mahyoro to Kanara Sub County, bordering Kibale National Park.
The fence is intended to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and protect communities and crops from wild animals.
The Assistant Warden in charge of Human-Wildlife Conflict at Uganda Wildlife Authority Mike Birungi says construction starts on September first and is expected to be completed by December this year.
Kitagwenda District LCV Chairperson Efrance Kenyonyozi has attributed the project to cooperation among district leaders and thanked President Museveni for approving the funds.
Kitagwenda Woman MP Dorothy Nzibonera says she worked with other leaders to lobby government for funding, urging residents to protect and maintain the fence.
Residents have welcomed the project, saying it will improve security, protect their livelihoods and help families meet education needs. Hon.Robert Mugabe the Kitagwenda county MP who was represented by his PA,commended government saying this will reduce on the anxiety among residents over will animals.