Uganda: Uganda, Italy Deepen Coffee Partnership With €120m Climate Fund Support

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its coffee partnership with Italy, unveiling new initiatives aimed at value addition, climate resilience, and market… Read more »

Uganda: Climate Change Experts Call for Collective Action As Boda-Boda Union Embraces E-Motorcycles

Climate change experts have urged Ugandans to take urgent action in tackling the growing climate crisis, warning that the country faces dire consequences if collective… Read more »

Uganda: Kabarole Farmers Embrace Modern Farming Practices to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

Farmers in Kabarole District, located along the scenic Rwenzori highlands, are embracing modern farming practices to fight the growing impacts of climate change. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs750bn Loan for Water and Sanitation Project

Parliament has authorized government to borrow Shs 751.5 billion (€183.3 million) from Standard Chartered Bank and an additional Shs120.4 billion from the domestic market… Read more »

Uganda: Nema Halts Illegal Backfilling of Nakiyanja Wetland in Sonde, Restores Four Acres

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), with support from the Environmental Protection Police Unit (EPPU) under the Ministry of Water and Environment, has conducted a… Read more »

Uganda: Seasonal Floods Displace Families, Destroy Property in Moyo District

Seasonal flooding has once again wreaked havoc in Laropi Sub-county, heavily affecting residents of Panyanga Parish in Moyo District. Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Unveils Climate Finance Strategy to Drive Green Growth

Uganda has launched a comprehensive climate finance strategy, positioning itself to tap into global climate funds and accelerate the implementation of its Nationally Determined… Read more »

Uganda: World Bank Calls for Urgent Action As Uganda Launches Climate Change Strategies

The World Bank has urged Uganda to step up implementation of its climate change strategies, warning that inaction could result in devastating economic and social consequences for… Read more »

Uganda: Northern Uganda to See Major Water, Sanitation Upgrade With Shs90bn Grant

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has signed a Grant and Project Implementation Agreement for a transformative initiative aimed at improving water, sanitation, and… Read more »

Uganda: Bbaale Accuses MP Nsereko of Hijacking Ecological Party

Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko is facing accusations from members of the Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU), where he also serves as national president, over… Read more »

Uganda: S4 Student, School Cook Drown As Canoe Overturns On Lake Bunyonyi

A tragic incident unfolded on Lake Bunyonyi on Sunday evening when a canoe carrying two individuals capsized. Read more »

Uganda: Government Sued for Keeping Water Ministry Official in Office Past Retirement Age

The Ugandan government has been sued for keeping a top official in the Ministry of Water and Environment in office past his retirement age. Read more »

East Africa: Sudan Embarks On a 'Foundational' Phase Amid Floods and Humanitarian Crises

Since early August, several Sudanese states have been gripped by catastrophic floods that have claimed dozens of lives, destroyed thousands of homes, and deepened the misery of… Read more »

Uganda: Ukenvoy Chesney Wowed By Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

The British High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Lisa Chesney, has commended Uganda's remarkable achievements in wildlife conservation during a recent visit to Ziwa Rhino… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Commissions Water Projects Worth Shs13bn in Lamwo, Pader

The government has commissioned three new water supply and sanitation systems worth Shs13 billion in Lamwo and Pader districts, a move expected to transform lives for more than… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Uganda, WWF Launch Pachi Panda Challenge to Back Youth-Led Climate Solutions

MTN Uganda has announced the launch of the Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), a programme aimed at supporting young people… Read more »

Kenya: Tourist Pouring Beer Down Elephant's Trunk in Kenya Sparks Anger

Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant's trunk - sparking anger on social media. Read more »

Uganda: Two Siblings Drown in Swamp During Mudfish Fishing Trip

Residents of Mengo-Buzzu Village in Mpunge Sub-county, Mukono District, are mourning after two brothers drowned on Saturday morning while fishing for mudfish. Read more »

Uganda: The Journey That Never Ends - Tackling Invasive Species in Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth National Park, a crown jewel of Uganda's natural heritage, stands as a beacon of biodiversity and a premier tourist destination in Africa. Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Authority Unveils Climate Crisis Risk Framework to Tackle Rising Flood Threats

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) Framework to guide evidence-based adaptation planning, identifying… Read more »

Africa: Global Report Warns Billions Still Without Safe Water and Sanitation

A new report launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF during World Water Week 2025 has revealed that billions of people around the world remain without access to… Read more »

Uganda: Isingiro Hills Stand Naked, Exposing Uganda's Refugee-Environment Crunch

- The steep, brown hills surrounding Nakivale and Oruchinga tell the story before any official does: the trees are gone, the soils exhausted, and the pressure mounting as Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: Six Killed in Bulambuli Flash Floods

Six people were swept away on Wednesday evening when flash floods overpowered two motorcycles attempting to cross a notorious flood-prone section of the Bulago-Buginyanya road in… Read more »

Uganda: Nema Defends Luweero Sugar Factory in Pollution Row

The National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) has rejected accusations that Victoria Sugar Factory in Luweero District is polluting the environment, saying investigations… Read more »

Uganda: Water Scarcity Hits Kabale Town

Shortage of water has hit Kabale town, forcing residents to look for alternatives in drainage channels or far away sources. Read more »