Environment
NFA,Centenary Bank Partner to Restore Forests in Masindi
Centenary Bank has signed a three-year partnership with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to restore forest cover in Masindi District, starting with the planting of 50,000 trees.
The partnership was...
Environment
KCCA Executive Director Buzeki Unveils Bold Plan to Revamp Kampala’s Waste Management and Buyala Landfill
Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, the newly appointed Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has taken a bold stance on addressing the long-standing waste...
Environment
Floods and Landslides in Kinshasa, DR Congo, Claim 22 Lives
Severe flooding and landslides in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resulted in the tragic loss of 22 lives.
The...
Environment
Drainage Dispute Exposes Rift Between Kampala Council and Lord Mayor Lukwago
In a heated Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) meeting, Councilors have accused Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of targeting businessman Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, commonly known...
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When the Seasons Spoke: The Bamasaba Calendar and the Impact of Climate Change
My name is Majorine Kemigisha, and my love for culture and adventure led me to the land of the Bamasaba, a people of Eastern...
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KCCA Cautions Public Against Driving in Running Water
The Kampala city council authority (KCCA) has warned Kampala residents and motorists to take precaution especially in the ongoing heavy rainy season and avoid...
Environment
Kagera Water Project Races Towards June 2025 Completion, Reaching 85% Milestone – ED NWSC
Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, the Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has announced that the Kagera Water Project, a key...
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Police Intensify Rescue Efforts Following Hailstorm on Bugala Island
The Police Spokesperson (SP) for the Southern Region, Twaha Kasirye, announced that rescue efforts are currently underway after a devastating hailstorm hit a police...
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Over 20 Homes Destroyed in Butambala as Heavy Rains Leave Residents Stranded
Kasozi Henry Ssegaani, a local chairperson in Butambala District, has announced that over 20 homes were destroyed by heavy rainfall on March 9, 2025,...
Environment
Nine Chinese Nationals Arrested in Mpigi for Illegal Sand Mining, Blocking River Katonga
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) enforcement officers have arrested nine Chinese nationals for illegally backfilling, sand mining, and diverting water flow in River...
Environment
NWSC Announces Water Supply Interruption in Kampala City
The Management of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced regrets that there will be interruptions in water supply today from 8:00 PM...