Uganda Breweries plants 80,000 trees in Namananga Forest

A major booze company is sinking 372 million shillings into planting trees to protect the water that makes its beer.

Namananga Forest Restoration Push

• Uganda Breweries Limited is planting 80,000 indigenous trees over three years.
• The forest reserve in Kayunga links Mabira Forest and Musamya Swamp.
• It protects key water catchments for surrounding communities.
• Felicite Nson says their business depends on a healthy environment.

Public-Private Partnership Details

• The National Forest Authority and Rotary International are co-signing the effort.
• Martin Mwodi Kegere wants Collaborative Forest Management to protect the saplings.
• Rotary’s Geoffrey Martin Kitakule called it a huge cooperation project.
• Success will be measured by the regained canopy and protected water systems.