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28 June 2026, 6:14 pm
KCCA intensifies Weyonje Campaign
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje campaign, has stepped up cleaning activities along Dr. Seruwu Road in Katende Zone, Rubaga Division. Speaking to journalists, KCCA Director of Public Health, Dr. Sarah Zalwango, said keeping the…
26 June 2026, 9:24 am
Nursing school apologises over poor waste disposal practices
By Kyamanduma Patrick Rwenzori School of Nursing and Midwifery in Kasese Municipality has apologised to the neighbouring community over what has been perceived as poor waste disposal, which has negatively affected local residents. The development follows concerns raised by Mr…
25 June 2026, 8:06 pm
Ker Kwaro Acholi Prime Minister urges protection of shea nut trees
Martine Okumu addressing the small gathering in a classroom at Ogago Primary School
23 June 2026, 4:53 pm
Plant trees to mitigate global warming-ECOTRUST urge
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Community members under the Pur-Lonyo initiative supported by Ecotrust Uganda have intensified calls for increased tree planting and adoption of agroforestry practices as effective measures to combat global warming and environmental degradation. During a community farmer…
20 June 2026, 5:05 pm
KCCA intensifies Weyonje Clean-Up campaign in Kawaala following NEMA recognition
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje Department, today continued its weekly clean-up exercise in Kawaala Zones I and III along Kawaala Link Road in Rubaga Division, Kampala. The exercise was led by KCCA Deputy Executive…
12 June 2026, 2:01 pm
NEMA, security agencies evict wetland encroachers, retired lieutenant arrested
By Baker Okello The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment, the Lira District Environment Office, and joint security agencies, has intensified enforcement operations against wetland encroachment in Barr subcounty, leading to the…
11 June 2026, 10:53 am
Fapad praised as Amolatar leader’s links tree planting to ending domestic…
By Sarah Ejang The community of Akwon Sub-County in Amolatar District gathered in large numbers on Wednesday to celebrate World Environment Day, lauding the Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) and district leadership for choosing their area to host the…
7 June 2026, 2:40 pm
KCCA intensifies Kampala clean-up as NEMA suspends wetland demolitions for one m…
By Okurmu Edwin Kisa In an effort to improve sanitation and cleanliness in Kampala City, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, together with the Director of Public Health, Dr Sarah Zalwango, and other officials,…
2 June 2026, 9:30 am
NEMA intensifies wetland protection, stops illegal construction in Kajjansi
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with the Department of Wetlands Management under the Ministry of Water and Environment and relevant local governments, has intensified efforts to safeguard wetlands across Uganda. During a joint inspection…
31 May 2026, 7:39 am
Lira District launches new council term with tree planting initiative
By Winnie Auma Lira District has marked the beginning of the new local government term with a memorial tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and greening the district. The initiative, spearheaded by the District Natural Resources Department, saw councillors…