August 23, 2023
Uganda: Time Is Running Out to Save the Planet, Says Conservationist Dr. Goodall
Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has warned time is running out for mankind to save the planet or else everyone might not live on it anymore due to effects of climate change. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Starts Campaign to Plant 300,000 Trees in Eastern DRC to Replenish Environment
The UPDF contingent under the East African Community Region Force (EACRF) has launched a campaign in which it will plant over 300,000 tree species in Eastern DRC -North Kivu. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Uganda: Eleven Arrested Over Illegal Encroachment in East Mad'i Wildlife Reserve
Police in Adjumani district has aressted eleven suspects over alleged encroachment into East Mad'i wildlife reserve. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Nexus Green Officials Over Solar Irrigation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday August 15th, 2023, met and held discussions with a delegation from Nexus Green led by their chairperson, Baroness Sandip Verma who is… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Uganda: Creatives Call for an End On Captive Breeding, Petting Amidst Lion Crisis
Ugandan creatives have urged Africa governments to put an end to practices such as captive breeding and petting, trade in lion parts. Read more »
August 10, 2023
East Africa: Pupil Drowns in Lake Victoria While Swimming With Sister
A nine-year-old pupil of Busabala Primary School identified as Moses Kusasira has drowned while swimming along the shores of Lake Victoria. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Country Warned to Prepare for El Nino Until End of 2023
In anticipation of the likely El Nino conditions, experts are advising decision makers and the general public to develop preparedness and response actions to manage the potential… Read more »
Uganda: Wamala Warns Ugandans Using the Lake in August to Be Extra Vigilant
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has warned the public to be cautious while using Lake Victoria especially at night during the three months… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: MPs Demand More Govt Action to Recover Bodies of Drowning Victims
Parliamentarians Call for Urgent Action in Retrieving Bodies of Lake Victoria Boat Tragedy Victims Read more »
Uganda: Atei Launches Tree Planting Campaign in Karamoja
In a remarkable proactive green revolution campaign, Africa Tourism & Environment Initiatives (ATEI) has begun a collaboration between the church and Uganda Cashewnut Value… Read more »
August 06, 2023
East Africa: Lake Victoria Boat Accident Death Toll Reaches 30
The number of people who died in a boat accident on Lake Victoria last week has reached 30, authorities have said. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Ministry of Tourism Initiates Birding Research to Boost Tourism Sector
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities in Uganda has taken a significant step towards promoting birdwatching tourism in the country. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Addressing Environmental Problems for a Sustainable Future
Environmental problems are issues that have a negative impact on the environment. These problems can be caused by human activity or by natural processes. Some of the most common… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Uganda: Climate Change Challenges and Initiatives in Uganda - Building Resilience for the Future
Uganda is experiencing the effects of climate change at a rate faster than the global average. According to the Climate Knowledge Portal, average temperatures in Uganda have… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Uganda: Towards No Plastic in Nature and the Case of Businesses
The debate to eliminate plastic pollution to a larger extent falls in the hands of businesses. These have a critical decision to take if we are to attain the no plastic in nature… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Suspends Timber Exports As Per Presidential Directive On Deforestation
The government of Uganda through Ministry of Trade, National Forestry Authority, Customs, Police and sister security agencies have started enforcing the presidential directive of… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Uganda: UPDF Commended for Securing Wildlife Conservation Areas in Eastern Uganda
The State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka has commended the Third Division of UPDF for flashing out armed pastoralists from Pian-Upe Game… Read more »
July 19, 2023
East Africa: Sudhir Refutes Degrading Lake Victoria As He Speaks Out On Multi-Billion Convention Centre Progress
The chairman of Ruparelia Group, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has dismissed as 'false', allegations that the group is refilling Lake Victoria with soil. Read more »
Uganda: Heatwave - Source and Impact On Our Lives
Heat waves are prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather. They can have a lot of impact including: Read more »
July 20, 2023
Uganda: aBi Finance Trains Bankers in Funding Green Projects
aBi Finance Ltd has partnered with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services(UIBFS) to train bankers on how to identify and fund green projects. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Uganda: Factory Using Bamboo to Make Briquettes for Clean Cooking Launches #AfricaClimateHope
As the country continues to look for ways to fight climate change, Divine Bamboo Briquette, a facility that uses bamboo to make briquettes as one of the ways to promote clean… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Uganda: Four Struck By Lightning
At least four people are nursing injuries at Arinyapi health centre III in Arinyapi sub-county, Adjumani district after they were struck by lightning. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Uganda: An Integrated Approach Is Required to Address Plastic Pollution in Uganda and Globally
Plastics have been part of our lives. Global statistics indicate that plastic production in the last 60 years has grown from 1.5 millions tonnes in the 1950s to a staggering 335… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Uganda: Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka Pens Walking With Gorillas About Life As an African Wildlife Vet
Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka's memoir, "Walking with Gorillas", is a testament to her unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Uganda: EU, Govt Start Implementation of Shs164 Billion Forest Cover Restoration Project
The European Union and the Ugandan government have signed the forest partnership roadmap to officially kick start the implementation of the shs164 billion project to boost… Read more »