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11 July 2026, 2:27 pm
KCCA intensifies Kawempe clean-up, pledges more garbage trucks and drainage work…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifa Buzeki, has led a city clean-up exercise in Kawempe I Parish, Kawempe Division, as part of the authority’s ongoing Weyonje campaign aimed at improving sanitation in…
11 July 2026, 9:34 am
Kampala residents demand faster drainage upgrades to address flooding and diseas…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Residents living legally near drainage channels in Kampala have urged the government to fast-track the rehabilitation of the city’s drainage systems, saying poor drainage has exposed them to frequent flooding and disease outbreaks. Rose Mayanja, a resident…
9 July 2026, 12:43 pm
Abathanji clan rallies support for chimpanzee conservation
By Jonex Babulya As the world prepares to mark World Chimpanzee Day on July 14, members of the Abathanji Clan in Kasese District have been urged to take an active role in conserving the chimpanzee, their clan totem, to ensure…
5 July 2026, 12:15 pm
KCCA intensifies weyonje clean-up campaign in Kiwatule
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified its Weyonje clean-up campaign in Kiwatule Central Zone I, Nakawa Division, as part of ongoing efforts to improve sanitation and promote proper waste management across the city. The exercise…
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…