Relief for Rubirizi Women as Electric Fence Promises Safer Farms and Reunited Families
Farmers in Bunyaruguru County, Rubirizi district, are celebrating the start of the long-anticipated electric fence construction, a project designed to protect their livelihoods from the persistent threat of wildlife invasions from Queen Elizabeth National Park. The electric fence, launched a week ago, has been welcomed as a significant step forward in addressing human-wildlife conflicts that have plagued the area for decades. As RubiriziOnline, we conducted post-launch interviews to capture the voices of community members, providing exclusive insights into what this development means for their lives and livelihoods. For years, wild animals have encroached on local farmlands, destroying crops and forcing families to endure significant financial and emotional hardships. The project is not only seen as a solution to these challenges but also as a restoration of normalcy to family life. Women in the community have expressed particular joy, sharing how […]
