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Environment
28 August 2026, 7:17 am
Take buffer zones seriously, communities along lakes and rivers urged
By Ali Lukomo According to Buyende District Environment Officer, Mrs Namuddu Rebecca, buffer zones not only help protect the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change, but also facilitate the filtration of water into water bodies. In an interview,…
17 August 2026, 8:57 am
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development begins environmental and social impac…
By Ali lukomo Three companies are leading an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) focusing on communities, forest cover, surface and ground water, terrestrial and aquatic life around the landing sites in Bukungu and Kasato. The companies contracted to conduct…
14 August 2026, 11:45 am
Energy ministry begins environmental assessment for Buyende nuclear project
By Ali lukomo Three companies are leading an environmental impact assessment focusing on communities, forest cover and aquatic life around the landing sites in Bukungu and Kasato. The companies contracted to conduct the environmental impact assessment comprise experts from different…
26 March 2026, 8:04 pm
Buyende leaders push for tree planting to combat climate change
Meanwhile, the Woman Member of Parliament-elect for Buyende District, Namulondo Sarah, said tree planting was one of the key commitments she made to voters. She added that she has made it a routine to plant trees at every public function…
24 March 2026, 8:55 pm
Kadaga urges communities to unite in tree planting to combat climate change
By Ali Lukomo The Minister for East African Community Affairs and First Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, urged communities, especially women to take the lead in planting trees, regardless of the type. While addressing a number of…
25 February 2026, 1:19 pm
Kamuli schools champion tree planting before patriotism pass-out
By Ali Lukomo Schools in Kamuli District are actively engaging in tree planting within their compounds as part of key activities outlined in the patriotism program. At the beginning of every year, Senior One students undergo patriotism training, a government…
12 February 2026, 8:42 am
Government, NEMA intervene to restore Bududa landslide-affected ecosystems
By Ali Lukomo Following a series of devastating landslides in Eastern Uganda, the Government of Uganda, through the National Environment Management Authority, has introduced direct interventions to restore degraded areas on the slopes of Mount Elgon in a bid to…
31 January 2026, 9:14 pm
Buyende on high alert as disasters intensify around Lake Kyoga
By Ali Lukomo The residents of Buyende District, living around Lake Kyoga, are facing disasters and are at risk of more due to intensive warnings of floods and droughts, according to district officials. John Paul Mweene, the Environment Officer for…
29 January 2026, 4:32 pm
Buyende leaders address climate, environmental concerns over nuclear project
By Ali Lukomo Speaking in an interview, Mr Kanaku Michael, the outgoing Local Council Five Chairman for Buyende District, said they engaged with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, emphasising key issues such as climate impacts and environmental concerns.…
26 January 2026, 9:54 pm
Newly elected Kamuli chairperson vows to protect the environment
By Ali Lukomo The newly elected Local Council Five (LCV) Chairperson for Kamuli District, Mr Kaliro Dhizaala, has vowed to encourage communities to protect the environment, particularly wetlands, where human activities have led to environmental degradation. He said communities require…