The Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting with executives from the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to bolster inter-agency collaboration
Centenary Bank has in conjunction with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) launched its efforts to restore 20 hectares of the degraded Masindi Central Forest Reserve.The exercise was launched at Nyangahya cell Masindi Municipality.This initiative brings to life a recent commi
Born on August 26, 1952, in Mubende District, Uganda, Major General Kasirye Ggwanga was more than just a military officer—he was a patriot, an environmentalist, and an unwavering advocate for the people.His lega
The Church of Uganda has firmly opposed the government’s proposal to collect school fees through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), arguing that the policy would negatively impact the development of schools.Dur
Despite covering only 2 percent of the world’s land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservation, and biodiversity sustenance.Uganda has identified 42 Important Plant Areas (IPAs), criti
Coffee, a long-cherished perennial crop, has for decades been the backbone of household incomes in some parts of Uganda. Today, coffee is at the centre of regulatory policies and renewed campaigns targeting both sustainable production and output. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (
The Ugandan government has presented a set of demands to the international community, including funding agencies, in response to the increasing burden of hosting refugees. Uganda currently hosts around 1.7 million refugees, straining the country’s resources as donor funding declines.
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing. Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus
Uganda’s coffee exports to the European Union (EU) are expected to remain unaffected by the looming December 2024 deadline of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), according to Hon. Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties). The mi
As the world faces the rising effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to rally the population and governments towards promoting environmentally friendly farming practices (agroecology). The challenge is pressing in developing countries, where industrial agriculture characteris
