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Environment
27 May 2025, 6:25 pm
Kagadi launches tree planting campaign ahead of Gen. Muhoozi’s 51st birthday r…
By James Muhumuza Muhoozi Kainerugaba (born 24 April 1974) is a Ugandan military officer and the eldest child of President Yoweri Museveni. He serves as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and is the…
24 May 2025, 10:44 am
Government urged to ignite sensitisation on climate change dangers
By Ronald Ssemagonja Article 245 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, protection and preservation of the environment. In section (a) of the same article, Parliament is mandated to by law to provide measures to protect and preserve…
23 May 2025, 7:25 pm
Balalo Herdsmen Given 14 Days to Vacate Northern Uganda
By Emmy Daniel Ojara zaagulu@gmail.com Nomadic pastoralists commonly known as balalo herdsmen have been given 14 days effective this Friday, 23rd May 2025, to vacate northern Uganda with their cattle or risk forceful evictions. State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth…
17 May 2025, 1:51 pm
Security accused of undermining environmental directives
By Denish Ongora Lira Security personnel have come under criticism for allegedly undermining the implementation of presidential directives aimed at curbing environmental degradation in Northern Uganda. This was revealed during a Lango regional stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lira District…
16 May 2025, 9:01 AM
Archbishop urges Agago leaders to embrace tree-planting initiatives
By David Ojok Jr His Grace, Archbishop Raphael P’Mony Wokorach of Gulu, has urged leaders in Agago district—particularly political leaders—to actively embrace and promote tree-planting initiatives as a vital step towards environmental conservation. Speaking during his homily at Aloi in…
9 May 2025, 11:13 am
Agriculturalists urged to embrace usage of solar energy system
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Opolot Sidronius Okaasai, while addressing participants at the national dialogue on integrating the productive use of solar energy into planning and budgeting for agriculture in Uganda, reaffirmed…
3 May 2025, 12:31 pm
Truxor wetland equipment company to support wetland sustainability in Uganda
By Ronald Ssemagonja According to Article 237, Clause 2(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, “The Government or a local government, as determined by Parliament by law, shall hold in trust for the people and protect natural lakes,…
1 May 2025, 6:45 pm
Tekwaro Me Lango launches 10-million tree planting campaign
By Denis Okello Lira The Tekwaro Me Lango has launched an ambitious initiative to plant 10 million trees across the Lango subregion within the next five years in a major push for environmental conservation. Patrick Okullo Okeng, Minister for Information…
28 April 2025, 12:02 am
KCCA pushes for waste sorting in arcades and homes
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to promote maximum hygiene and cleanliness in Kampala, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje Department, organised a clean-up campaign in the areas of Bukoto and Mulimira Zone. The event was…
30 March 2025, 11:28 am
KCCA ED urged to combat corruption to prevent unplanned buildings and drainage
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director (ED) of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, has been urged to address issues within her physical planning department. The call was made by Menton Salim, the leader of 7 Hills, one…