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Why Lake Munyanyange is facing extinction


Why Lake Munyanyange is facing extinction
Wednesday April 28 2021
Some of the structures that have been erected near Lake Munyanyange in Kasese District. PHOTOS/FELIX BASIIME
Summary
Salt lakes are geographically widespread, numerous, and a significant part of the world’s inland aquatic ecosystems. 
Many human activities threaten salt lakes, especially surface inflow diversions, salinisation and other catchment activities, mining, pollution, biological disturbances (for instance introduction of exotic species), and anthropogenically-induced climatic and atmospheric changes. 
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Population pressure, negligence of duty, and corruption can describe the reasons why Lake Munyanyange, a unique ecosystem for migratory birds and flora in Kasese District, is facing extinction. ....

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5,000 Kasese salt miners' livelihood on the line


Daily Monitor
Sunday February 28 2021
Salt miners sit beside their products, the salt rocks, as they wait for clients near Lake Katwe in Kasese District in 2017.
PHOTOS | FELIX BASIIME
Summary
The miners face eviction from the salt lake after the Energy ministry issued an exploration licence to Rwenzori Shining Star Ltd.
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Rajabu Juma, 76, is a resident of Katwe-Kabatoro Town Council in Kasese District, where he has lived all his life extracting salt from the salty Lake Katwe, adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
He owns 20 salt pans on the shores of Lake Katwe, where he earns a living and the business supports his family and dependents. ....

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