Beekeeping Initiative Restores Mount Kei Forest and Creates Jobs in Koboko

A government-funded beekeeping initiative in the Mount Kei Central Forest Reserve is successfully aiding ecosystem restoration and providing alternative income for local communities. Officials have noted improvements in forest cover, wildlife return, and increased community engagement in beekeeping. In June 2025, Shs90 million was allocated to establish the apiary project, designating 300 hectares to deter tree cutting for charcoal and timber. Over 150 individuals from Ludara Sub-county have joined the effort, which is being executed by the National Forestry Authority in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment.