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Environment
16 September 2026, 10:45 am
NGos support community participation on climate change and environmental manage…
Ali lukomo Non government organizations are having a big hand in engaging buyende communities and supporting them is different fields of environment, climate and day to day’s life style management. According to the one of the officials from CHAIN Uganda…
11 September 2026, 7:30 am
Spina bifida victims tipped on environmental friendly living.
Ali lukomo In a one week engagement with the children with Spina bifida and hydrosiphorus held at st Theresa day and boarding primary school organized by Spina bifida and hydrosiphorus association of Uganda (SHAU), termed as youth independent wee k…
31 August 2026, 10:13 pm
Wetland and forest encroachment threatens climate stability in Buyende and Jinja
Ali Lukomo Encroachment on wetlands, forests and other water catchment areas is threatening environmental conservation and disrupting natural processes that regulate rainfall and local climate, authorities have warned. Mrs. Bernardet Kumwidilwo, Vice Chairperson of Buyende District, said activities such as…
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…