Tag: lake victoria
Uganda’s Henry Ategeka wins International Maritime Award (IMRF)
Henry Ategeka from Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport has won the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) for his relentless efforts in saving...
UGANDA: A TREASURE TROVE OF NATURAL BEAUTY
The beauty and natural wealth of the land of Uganda made Winston Churchill nickname it, "The Pearl of Africa" in 1908. Since then, Uganda...
Uganda’s Commitment to Address Climate Concerns: Balancing Progress and Sustainability
The recent climate activist protests during the BRICS Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg highlighted the complex interplay between economic development and environmental concerns. At the...
Uganda to Construct Two Barges on Lake Victoria for Fuel Transportation
Uganda’s fuel transportation will be made easier through the construction of two barges (a type of marine vessel that's mainly used for cargo transportation)...
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
The Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, founded in 1998 by Dr. Jane Goodall and a small group of leaders after saving thirteen chimps, will mark...
Gov’t to Review Current Water Transport Laws as Way of Reducing Water Accidents
The Ministry of Works and Transport has revealed plans to review the current water transport laws that were enacted in 1939 as a way...