The Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Co-operation an organization charged with sanitation of Lake Victoria in the three East African countries has started a campaign against the use of polythene bags under the theme zero tolerance to Kavera.
The campaign launched in Uganda is being spear headed by the lake Victoria local authorities co-operation women network. Environmentalists and government departments charged with environmental protection are yet to enforce the ban on polythene bags following legislation by The East African countries of Uganda Kenya and Tanzania last year.
However the Lake Victoria Region local Authorities Co-operation, worried about effects of polythene bags on lake have launched a campaign against its use. 9 schools in Entebbe municipality have been identified to be in the lead where children will not be allowed to carry to school items parked in polythene bags.
The aim of the involvement of the women network in the campaign is to sensitize women and children on the dangers of polythene bags.
During the workshop for leaders and teachers held at Uganda wild life education centre Entebbe , concern about the water hyacinth also took center stage as it is rapidly spreading over the lake
Incorporated into the campaign are education officers, environmentalists, health workers and teachers who reach out to big numbers of people. A demonstration tree was planted to kick start the campaign for the protection of Africa ‘s largest fresh water lake.
