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07:06
07:06

Two Arrested Over Illegal Floating Structure on Lake Victoria NEMA 1 1

According to NEMA's Senior Communications Officer Naomi Karekaho, the environmental body received a tip-off from a whistleblower about the illegal structure along the Lake Drive Zone in Port Bell Village, Luzira Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala, on Tuesday.
07:48
07:48

Oyam Warns Communities Against Settling Near Wetlands as Flood Risk Increases

The floods, which occurred between August and September 2024, destroyed acres of farmland and houses, leaving 149 households in Abok alone counting losses. This year, district leaders are taking a proactive approach by urging communities near wetlands to move before the floods return.
07:09
07:09

Masaka Diocese Rolls Out Energy-Saving Cooking Campaign in Schools to Curb Deforestation 1

According to Reverend Father Michael Kamulegeya, the Diocesan Education Secretary, the initiative is embedded in a new education policy work plan that all Catholic Church-founded institutions in the diocese are expected to implement.
16:05
16:05

Kitgum Municipality to Relocate Unregulated Kiosks from CBD

Abonga noted that the kiosks are contributing to congestion and undermining efforts to maintain a clean, orderly, and planned urban business environment. He added that the municipality currently lacks a designated space to establish a container village, which complicates efforts to manage the situation effectively.
14:50
14:50

Smuggling Ants Africa’s New Trafficking Problem 1

Prof Henk Bouwman from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at North-West University (NWU) in South Africa.
15:20
15:20

Uganda’s Tier 4 Financial Sector Shifts Toward ESG Model for Sustainable Growth

Tier 4 institutions are among the latest to embrace ESG principles, aligning with international sustainability standards to strengthen operations, empower communities, and move beyond traditional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
09:10
09:10

Residents Demand Cancellation of Land Title Belonging to High Court Judge in Madi Okollo 2 3

The title, obtained through a transaction with deceased businessman Augustine Asea, covers a large parcel of land originally part of the community land.
12:18
12:18

Museveni Calls For Affordable Electricity to Combat Environment Degradation 1

President Museveni emphasised the urgent need for Africa to transition from traditional biomass fuels like firewood and charcoal to modern and clean energy sources.
08:33
08:33

Deforestation, Wetland Encroachment Worries Amuria Leaders 1

Joseph Odeng, the LCIll chairperson of Morungatuny Sub County, said that they are currently experiencing massive destruction of trees, while others have encroached on wetlands for farming rice.
09:27
09:27

Mudslides Kill 13-Year-Old in Kasese 1

Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, said Kabugho died on the spot while her brothers managed to escape unhurt.
09:21
09:21

Serere Farmers Asked to Adopt Organic Farming for Better Yields 1

While meeting with farmers in Serere Primary School, Cajila Africa Links Institute Limited emphasized the shift towards safer and more sustainable agricultural practices that will maximize the yields.
14:45
14:45

Nema’s Plastic Ban Talk Still a Distant Dream Despite Urgency-Environmentalist 2 1

“Without genuine political commitment, Uganda’s fight against kaveera may remain a distant dream,” Kureeba warned. “NEMA will continue offering endless lip service without any real enforcement or impact.”
08:34
08:34

UNBS Develops Standards for Clean and Renewable Energy Systems Eenergy transition 5 2 Top story

Both UNBS and the Ministry say a well developed renewable energy is also vital for protecting human health, especially for women and children who are more exposed to smoke from firewood and charcoal.
18:14
18:14

Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzee Census Kicks off 1

The census will also include a full count of chimpanzees, another endangered great ape species that shares the forest with both mountain gorillas and humans.
19:49
19:49

Work and Life As Ranger In Kidepo Valley National Park Wildaid 2 3 Top story

As Uganda celebrates World Labour Day, a ranger from Kidepo Valley National Park shares his experience as a ranger, working with vultures to trace and apprehend poachers, and how you can escape a zebra's kick.
12:35
12:35

Kwania Leaders Decry Massive Wetland Encroachment in Akali Sub-County 3 1

According to records from the Kwania District Environment Department, approximately 539.3 hectares of the district’s 1,012 hectares of wetland have already been encroached upon by residents, primarily for activities such as rice farming and the establishment of settlements. T
07:36
07:36

President Museveni Challenges Communities on High-Consistent Agricultural Production 3 1 Top story

Speaking at the launch of the Sembabule Archdeaconry Church in Sembabule Town Council on Sunday, Museveni called on farmers to embrace climate change mitigation solutions that can guarantee high and sustainable production.
10:50
10:50

Security in Pader Impounds Truck Ferrying Illegal Charcoal Uganda Police Force 1

Pader District Police Commander SP Jackson Bogere confirmed the interception. He said the truck registration number UBF 163E was carrying charcoal a business that is illegal after it's ban.
14:00
14:00

Businessman Who Sold Land to Justice Rosette Kania Dies, Case Flops 1 1

On Thursday, the case could not proceed after the court learnt that Asea died three weeks ago. However circumstances of his death are still unclear.
12:23
12:23

UPDF Releases Impounded Charcoal Trucks 2 1

The 5th Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Keith Katungi, warned truck drivers against flouting the law, saying ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
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