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26 July 2026, 6:48 pm
NEMA plans nationwide tree planting campaign
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), is planning a nationwide tree-planting campaign to restore the country’s declining forest cover and promote environmental conservation. Speaking to journalists in Kampala last week, NEMA Executive…
25 July 2026, 12:35 pm
Alupo launches national cleaning days initiative
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Vice President of Uganda, Major (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has today in Kampala presided over the launch of the National Cleaning Days initiative, aimed at promoting sanitation and hygiene across the country. The event was attended by…
25 July 2026, 12:27 pm
Tendo primary school joins national clean-up exercise
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Communities across Uganda today took part in the country’s first mandatory monthly national clean-up exercise following the government’s directive that every last Saturday of the month be dedicated to environmental sanitation. The exercise, which ran from…
19 July 2026, 2:09 pm
Concerned Ugandans call for lower electricity tariffs to reduce deforestation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Concerned Ugandans have called on the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, to reduce the cost of electricity so that more people can switch from using firewood and charcoal to electricity for cooking. They…
18 July 2026, 6:24 pm
KCCA intensifies Weyonje clean-up campaign in Lubaga Division
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has continued its Weyonje clean-up campaign, this time conducting a community sanitation exercise in Mutundwe, Mbaawo Parish, Lubaga Division. Speaking during the exercise, the Lubaga Division Town Clerk, John Bosco Bashinyora,…
11 July 2026, 2:27 pm
KCCA intensifies Kawempe clean-up, pledges more garbage trucks and drainage work…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifa Buzeki, has led a city clean-up exercise in Kawempe I Parish, Kawempe Division, as part of the authority’s ongoing Weyonje campaign aimed at improving sanitation in…
11 July 2026, 9:34 am
Kampala residents demand faster drainage upgrades to address flooding and diseas…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Residents living legally near drainage channels in Kampala have urged the government to fast-track the rehabilitation of the city’s drainage systems, saying poor drainage has exposed them to frequent flooding and disease outbreaks. Rose Mayanja, a resident…
5 July 2026, 12:15 pm
KCCA intensifies weyonje clean-up campaign in Kiwatule
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified its Weyonje clean-up campaign in Kiwatule Central Zone I, Nakawa Division, as part of ongoing efforts to improve sanitation and promote proper waste management across the city. The exercise…
28 June 2026, 6:14 pm
KCCA intensifies Weyonje campaign
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje campaign, has stepped up cleaning activities along Dr Seruwu Road in Katende Zone, Rubaga Division. Speaking to journalists, KCCA Director of Public Health, Dr Sarah Zalwango, said keeping the…
20 June 2026, 5:05 pm
KCCA intensifies Weyonje Clean-Up campaign in Kawaala following NEMA recognition
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Weyonje Department, today continued its weekly clean-up exercise in Kawaala Zones I and III along Kawaala Link Road in Rubaga Division, Kampala. The exercise was led by KCCA Deputy Executive…