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Environment
29 August 2024, 6:30 pm
Buganda Kingdom urges government to invest in incinerators for waste crisis
By Mike Masiira Buganda Premier Charles Peter Mayiga has advised the government to install incinerators as an immediate and long-term solution to address the country’s ongoing waste management crisis. Speaking to the victims of the Kiteezi tragedy today while distributing…
22 August 2024, 7:13 pm
Ba kansala bagaanyi okukaanya ne mayor wa Nansana municipal council olwakasasiro
Bya Edwin Wabalusewo obutakanya wakati wo lukiiko lwa bakansala ba Nansana munisipality ne Mayor Regina Bakite nga entabwe evudde ku kya kutandika kuyuwa kasasiro mu kitundu kye Menvu mu division eye Busukuma mu munisipali eye Nansana Wakiso district. Gyebuvudeko ekitongole…
16 August 2024, 5:04 pm
Driver arrested in Apac for transporting charcoal amid conservation measures
By Joshua Olomo Security in Apac district has arrested a driver transporting 720 bags of charcoal. This follows an order from the Apac Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to implement President Yoweri Museveni’s directive against the sale and burning of charcoal…
26 July 2024, 1:42 pm
Abavubuka bakozze bulungi bwansi, basimye Kabaka
By Byamukama Alozious Nga amatikira ga Kabaka wa Buganda Ronald Mwenda Mutebi 11 agomulundi ogwa 31 ganateera okutuuka, abavubuka abegatira mu Buganda youth’s council bakkadde kukwataganyiza wamu nabatuuze mu bitundu ebye Bukoto ne kamwakoya okukola bulungi bwansi. Banno nga bakulembedwa…
25 July 2024, 12:44
Security personnel in Pader accused of illegal charcoal auctions
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline The Pader district security team, led by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), is facing accusations of illegally auctioning over 470 bags of impounded charcoal in May 2024. The auction was reportedly conducted without the necessary court…
25 July 2024, 7:52 am
20 acres of illegal wetland crops destroyed in Kagadi environmental enforcement
By James Muhumuza This enforcement action aligns with a presidential directive aimed at restoring and conserving natural environments to mitigate climate-related impacts. A targeted crackdown on wetland encroachment in Bwikara sub-county, Kagadi district, yesterday led to the destruction of approximately…
24 July 2024, 1:14 pm
Uganda takes bold step in climate mitigation
By Annet Nakato The Sustainable Climate Impact Fund (SCIF) recently hosted a high-level seminar in Masaka, Uganda, emphasising its pivotal role in enhancing climate change mitigation efforts across Kalungu, Lyantonde, and Kabarole districts. As a pioneering social enterprise, SCIF’s mission…
30 June 2024, 5:43 pm
Lango farmers embrace soil and water conservation for food security
By Odota Adubango Moureen Uganda faces alarming soil fertility decline and food security threats due to erosion and poor management. Local initiatives promote conservation practices and sustainable farming to mitigate risks and protect ecosystems, supported by NGOs and community efforts.…
13 June 2024, 9:37 am
Kagadi environmental officer arrested for illegal tree cutting, granted bail
By James Muhumuza The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act No. 8, 2003, prohibits dealings on land reserved as CFRs without the authorisation of the NFA, thus, in case of prohibited activities e.g. illegal pit sawing and charcoal burning, the timber…
12 June 2024, 8:07 am
Kagadi district environmental officer arrested for unauthorized tree cutting
By James Muhumuza Gerald Byoona remains in custody at Kagadi Central Police Station as investigations continue to identify others involved in the illegal tree cutting at the district compound. Gerald Byoona, the Environmental Officer for Kagadi District Local Government, was…