Environment

A prominent Lira businessman, Lawrence Okello, has been remanded to prison on allegations of constructing a fuel station in a protected wetland. This follows an arraignment before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Okello was later remanded until December 16, 2024, as authorities continue their investigations. However, before being arraigned in court, Okello was arrested in a collaborative effort between the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has commissioned and handed over four water supply schemes to Buikwe district, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to clean water and sanitation in the region. This initiative has taken part in broader efforts to address the pressing need for safe water under the schemes such as the Luyanzi-Towa and Katungulu water supply systems, the Nsanvu irrigation system, and the Nyemerwa irrigation system, which were constructed and completed. The Assistant Commissioner for the Rural...

Kampala is making important progress in improving its roads, drainage systems, and markets. These developments are part of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government's plans for 2021-2026. During the Manifesto Accountability Week 2024 held at the Office of the President on December 4, 2024, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, shared updates on these projects. She emphasized the city’s dedication to modernization and better public services. Minister Kabanda reported that the city has improved traffic...

A tragic disaster has struck Kimono village in Buluganya sub-county, Bulambuli district, as landslides claimed the lives of over 30 individuals. The catastrophic event occurred on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, around 9 pm, burying over 20 homes under tons of debris. Hajjat Faheera Mpalanyi, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bulambuli, confirmed that more than 30 people are currently trapped beneath the rubble. "Rescue operations are underway, but the situation remains dire as authorities work to locate and save those still missing,"...

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...

Environmental activists are pushing for the establishment of a disaster fund to address the negative effects of climate change in the country. This will also support the aim of shifting to renewable energy sources in all key sectors to make energy-efficient power sources for our homes where possible. Robert Turyakira, the Deputy Executive Director of Environment Shield, a civil society organization based in Uganda on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, said there is a need for action to support organizations working to...