Uganda: Firm Questioned Over Titles in Wetlands

Kampala — A consulting firm has been accused of aiding the degradation of wetlands and forest reserves in the country.

M/s New Plan group, a firm contracted by government officials through the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), valued environmentally sensitive areas and helped private individuals and companies to acquire about 600 land titles in forests and wetlands.

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