Uganda is addressing riverbank degradation along the Rwizi River by planting bamboo forests, aiming to combat activities like sand mining and farming threatening its ecosystem. Bamboo’s rapid growth and diverse uses, from fuel to furniture, make it a promising solution. The government targets 300,000 hectares of bamboo by 2029, mainly on private land. Challenges include rural adoption, but successes like Kitara Farm show its potential. Enthusiasts foresee bamboo as a transformative cash crop, offering economic and environmental benefits for Uganda and beyond.
