International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)
  Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 61-66
Examining The Eefect Of Urbanization On Wetlands Management In Uganda. A Case Of Lubigi Wetland, Wakiso District Download PDF
Nalubega Jackline, Kaziro Nicholas, Kobusigye Prudence, Friday Christopher, Ntirandekura Moses, Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara, Nankunda Ruth

Abstract:
The Lubigi Marshes in the Wakiso District were used as a case study in the study to examine how development affects the preservation of wetlands in Uganda. The basis of this examination was the study's objectives, which also included. Examine the effects of growth in population and urbanization on the Lubigi Marsh, as well as the many activities that are carried out there and their effects on the wetland, and consider the stability of marshes during the past 10 to 15 years. The findings reveal that 50 respondents-or 50% of the sample-had O level certificates, 20 respondents-or 20% of the sample-had findings prove they had finished an A level, 28% of the respondents-or 25% of the sample-had diplomas, and 5 respondents-or 5% of the sample-had results and found they had diplomas and other higher-level qualifications. According to the study's conclusions, industrialization has a negative impact on wetlands preservation in Uganda. The study advises Uganda's legislature to pass stringent legislation to save wetlands. The study also urges the Ugandan government to limit the issuance of land titles for property in wetlands. The study advises the Ugandan government to educate the populace about the risks of intruding on a wetland. The study advises the Ugandan government to install sign posts warning people to preserve marshes.