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17 April 2026, 4:40 pm
NEMA warns illegal sand miners, calls for stronger climate action in Uganda
By Ronald Ssemagonja In efforts to join global actions aimed at reducing and preventing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment in Uganda, the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, has reaffirmed the authority’s…
10 April 2026, 2:17 pm
ERA urges stronger action on climate change and environmental protection
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has assured the public that it will take strong measures to protect the environment and work closely with the private sector to promote climate change awareness in Uganda. ERA made the remarks…
28 March 2026, 11:03 am
Ugandans urged to embrace waste separation to protect environment and health
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa All Ugandans, especially those living in urban areas, have been urged to separate biodegradable waste from non-biodegradable waste as a way of protecting the environment and combating diseases caused by environmental degradation. This appeal was made…
19 March 2026, 1:12 pm
Students urged to take lead in environmental protection
By Ronald Ssemagonja Students at St Florence Secondary School in Kampala have been encouraged to take an active role in protecting the environment. The call was made by the deputy headteacher, Mubiru Jamir, during an address to the students. Mubiru…
13 March 2026, 12:26 pm
Women urged to take lead in protecting the environment
By Richard Musaazi All women in the country have been encouraged to take the lead in the campaign to protect the environment, especially by teaching their children about the dangers of destroying forests, rivers, wetlands, and other elements that sustain…
6 March 2026, 12:58 pm
Activists urge government to enforce environmental protection laws
By Ronald Ssemagonja Environmental activists have urged the Ugandan government to strengthen the enforcement of laws aimed at protecting forests, wetlands, and other natural resources that are increasingly under threat. Speaking to journalists today in Kampala, the activists said the…
1 March 2026, 12:07 pm
Trade advisor Jim Tubuhaburwa joins KCCA in major Kampala clean-up drive
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Independent Presidential Advisor on Trade and Investment, Dr. Jim Tubuhaburwa, yesterday joined top leaders of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), residents, and volunteers in a large-scale clean-up exercise aimed at restoring cleanliness and improving the…
26 February 2026, 4:36 pm
Government urges shift to electric Boda Bodas to protect environment
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Ugandans have been urged to adopt environmentally friendly practices to help protect nature from destruction and reduce diseases caused by environmental degradation and climate change, which continue to greatly affect farmers. Minister of State for Kampala…
15 February 2026, 1:28 pm
Kawempe leaders urge government to fix drainage amid climate change
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with partners such as the World Bank, has continued to renovate and reconstruct drainage channels across the country as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and mitigate the growing impacts of…
5 February 2026, 2:17 pm
Minister launches World Wildlife Day 2026 amid Kampala street clearance
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has officially launched the World Wildlife Day 2026 celebrations in Kampala, in collaboration with key stakeholders. The global event, which will be marked on 3 March…