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9 August 2026, 1:54 pm
Namanve residents appeal for government action over factory pollution
By Ronald Ssemagonja Residents living near factories in Namanve, Mukono District, have appealed to the Government and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to intervene over what they describe as increasing air pollution and other environmental challenges caused by factories…
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…
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…
8 June 2026, 1:39 pm
Lord Mayor Balimwezo meets city leaders over NEMA evictions and fair enforcement
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Lord Mayor of Kampala, His Worship Ronald Balimwezo, today held a meeting with members of the city executive committee and the Mayor of Kawempe Division to update the public on ongoing discussions regarding recent evictions carried…
7 June 2026, 2:40 pm
KCCA intensifies Kampala clean-up as NEMA suspends wetland demolitions for one m…
By Okurmu Edwin Kisa In an effort to improve sanitation and cleanliness in Kampala City, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, together with the Director of Public Health, Dr Sarah Zalwango, and other officials,…
2 June 2026, 9:30 am
NEMA intensifies wetland protection, stops illegal construction in Kajjansi
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with the Department of Wetlands Management under the Ministry of Water and Environment and relevant local governments, has intensified efforts to safeguard wetlands across Uganda. During a joint inspection…
17 April 2026, 4:40 pm
NEMA warns illegal sand miners, calls for stronger climate action in Uganda
By Okurmu Edwin Kisa 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…
15 November 2025, 10:33 am
NEMA cracks down on environmental offenders
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) this week conducted operations in different parts of the country to prevent the nation from suffering the worst impacts of climate change. According to a statement by the Head of…
7 October 2025, 8:18 pm
Nankabirwa defends UEDCL over blackouts as Lukwago protests Nakivubo works
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following several complaints from the general public about the performance of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) since it took over operations from UMEME Limited, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, today…