Environment

BY PURITY LAMARA On January 11, 2023, the Chief Administrative Officer Gulu District received a letter from the Ministry of Water and Environment to implement a directive on a ban...

The African Institute for investigative journalism has  launched  a series of Investigative reports on climate change and environmental crimes in Uganda. The stories launched at the Naguru Skyz hotel in...

Since early 2020, the world’s richest countries have shown that they have the money and capacity to act when they decide to, spending $14 trillion on COVID stimulus packages and...

Leaders across karamoja sub region have embarked on campaigns against bush burning among the pastoralists to save the worsening environmental situation. Karamoja region is currently dry and pastoralists have resorted...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has started the demarcation of three major wetlands in Kitagwenda District. The wetlands are Kanunka, Ruhagura, and Kyarutanga all in Kabujogera Town Council.  The...

Households in 10 villages in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda district are accusing the Chinese firm, Tyang Tyang Company of polluting River Buhindagi. The families accuse the company of discharging contaminated water into the...

The possible extinction of flamingos on Lake Munyanyange in Katwe in Kasese district is threatening local tourism. Flamingos are famous for their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and S-shaped neck. Lake Munyanyange is predominantly...

Energy sector leaders have rallied Governments in the Greater Horn of Africa to create a conducive investment environment for universal access to electricity to spur economic development.  Their call follows...

Lightning has struck dead a primary school teacher in Kiyombya Sub County, Bunyangabu district.  The deceased, Annet Nyakake was a teacher at St. Andrew Primary school in Nyamiseke Parish. The...

The state of roads in Kasese Municipality is causing an outcry among residents. Most of the roads are filled with potholes and have become non-motorable during the rainy season as they...