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Environment
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…
5 June 2024, 4:29 pm
Shock as unusual lightning strikes Amolatar
Amina Akello, another resident of Bangala who witnessed the incident, told Hot FM News that despite the lack of rain, a strange event occurred at Lake Kyoga. A lightning strike hit Etemu’s home on Tuesday morning, reducing it to ashes.…
11 April 2024, 07:10
Leaders in Angagura, Rwot Acana Holds Consultative Meeting Over Land Issue
By Lakaraber Kasline Gladys The Chief of Ker Kwaro Acholi Rwot Onen David Acana II who doubles as Head of Payira clan in Pader district on Monday the 8th April 2024 resolved in a meeting with community not to give Acholi…
21 March 2024, 7:42 pm
World Vision launches a project aimed at reinstallation of Violated landscapes i…
By Ekel Bonny Daniel World Vision Uganda has unveiled a project aimed at the reinstallation of dishonored landscapes in Pader, Agago, Omoro, Kole, Oyam and the Eastern districts of Tororo, Bugiri, and Butaleja to ease climate change effects. Speaking at the…
21 March 2024, 12:19 pm
Bunyoro premier urges nationwide collaboration for environmental conservation
By James Muhumuza Earth Hour, initiated by WWF in Australia in 2017, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about environmental conservation and encourage individuals to dedicate an hour to activities promoting nature preservation. The Prime Minister for Bunyoro…
19 January 2024, 7:57 am
Kyegegwa District Implements Urgent Livestock Sale Ban to Halt Spread of Foot an…
In a decisive move to contain the rapid spread of Foot and Mouth Disease, authorities in Kyegegwa district have enforced a ban on the sale of livestock at the Rwensasi market, effective next week. The weekly market, held every Thursday…