Govt tasked to explain fate of water bodies

Parliament has tasked Government to explain the fate of Lake Victoria and other water bodies after allegations that most of them have been privatized.

The matter was raised to parliament by the Leader of Opposition Winnie Kiiza and Lwemiyaga County Mp Theodre Sekikubo.

The law makers allege that many national are being denied to access some parts of the lakes, most of which have been sealed off for private activities by foreigners.

The Speaker Rebecca Kadaga asked government to quickly table a statement on the claims raised.

However, the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, has asked the minister fr water and environment Sam Cheptoris to come up with the response.

Written by David Kugonza