On Bulabira 2 Road in Najjera, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, a group of workers plant new seedlings in a bamboo nursery bed. Another group is busy loading and offloading briquettes made from bamboo trees. The workers are under Divine Bamboo Group Ltd founded by Ms Divine Nabaweesi.
As schools opened for the third term on Monday, flood-affected schools in Ntoroko District faced significant disruptions, with some relocating and conducting classes in tents, leading to low student turnout and teacher absences. Ntoroko District has been grappling with floods for more th
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday warned foreign diplomats against “meddling” in Tanzania’s affairs, as she fights offa allegations that state security agencies are responsible for the recent spate of abductions and killings of opposition leaders. The worrying trend comes as
(Kiryandongo) – The Karuma Bridge will be closed to all traffic for three months starting September 23, according to Uganda’s Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala. This closure is part of a major restoration project aimed at enhancing the safety and durability of the brid
Equiy Bank has today unveiled a range of new digital savings products designed to help customers save seamlessly, grow their money and reach their financial goals with greater ease. Accessible through the bank’s Mobile App and online platforms, the offerings include Classic Savings, Call
The new regulation demanding coffee farmers and exporters to prove that the commodity did not contribute to deforestation before being allowed access to the European Union (EU) market has suddenly sent the sector regulator into an overdrive mode, if not, a state of uncertainty, Prosper Magaz
Briefly tell us about yourself.I have been the chief executive officer of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) for the last eight years. I started as the first female CEO of this association. When I took over, I was the youngest person to hold this position.We started the association with
The year 2023 was confirmed as the warmest on record, with the average global temperature reaching 1.45°C, according to a World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) report. This alarming increase in global warming is largely attributed to human-induced climate change, further exacerbated
South Sudan and Sudan have made progress towards restarting the pumping of South Sudan's crude oil through a pipeline running to a port in its neighbour, South Sudan's finance minister and the president's office said. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The exports are a crucial source of revenue for
Deforestation in Africaâs montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone, endangering water resources in these critical ecosystems that supply millions across the continent, new research has shown.
