NEMA produces illegal sand mining suspects in Court

Kabale, 15th August, 2023 – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA),
today Tuesday 15th August, produced a suspect in Kabale Magistrate’s Court for illegally
mining sand along River Kiruruma in Kitumba Village, Kabale Municipality in Kabale
District.
The suspect was charged contrary to Section 157 (a) (i) of the National Environment Act,
No.5, 2019 and Regulation 23 and 29 of the National Environment (Wetland, River banks,
and Lake Shores Management) Regulations, 2000.
In the case Uganda vs Bekunda Dan and others vide Kabale CRB: 727/2021, the suspect
a one Bekunda Dan and others were arrested by NEMA for illegally mining of sand during
the NEMA operation in Western Uganda.
A field operations team from NEMA arrested and charged Bekunda Dan the proprietor
alongside Paul Ahumuza, the operator of the wheel loader, before Kabale Magistrate’s
Court. Other suspects are still at large and are being hunted by NEMA enforcement team.
Her Worship Racheal Tabaruka has adjourned the matter to 7
th September, 2023 for final
ruling following conclusion of adducing of evidence by the NEMA legal team working with
the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
Notes to the Editor
NEMA remains resolute in ensuring sustainable development through Coordinating,
Monitoring, Regulating and Supervising all activities in the field of environment.
Ends…
For any questions or concerns, please contact us on the address below:
Corporate Communications Unit
National Environment Management Authority
NEMA House Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road
Tel. +256 414 425 168
P. O. Box 22255 Kampala Uganda
Email: info@nema.go.ug; Website: www.nema.go.ug