By our reporter Kabale Electricity power regulator, Umeme is calling on leaders in Kigezi region to join hands with it in regulating power theft. According to David Birungi, the manager, stakeholder relations at Umeme, if leaders at all levels embraced the proper usage of electricity in their areas, the company would efficiently and effectively […]
Environment
Over 40 lives lost in Bududa Mudslides
By APN Reporter Bududa On 11th October 2018, heavy rains that lasted for about 2 hours from 2:15 p.m. hit areas of Bukalasi Sub-county in Bududa district, eastern Uganda. River Suume which is within the same sub-county filled up, burst its banks and the heavy overflow swept off houses in the neighbouring villages, leaving over […]
Crested Cranes on the Verge of Extinction
By APN Reporter Kabale Uganda’s most treasured bird , the crested crane is facing extinction according to conservationists. Achilles Byaruhanga the Executive Director of Nature Uganda say that the symbol, both on the country’s flag and Court of Arms, is on its way to extinction if measures are not taken to save its habitats. Byaruhanga […]
Rising temperatures threaten to push millions of people in Africa into poverty
By APO Group Nairobi Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report detailing progress and pathways to liming global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Responding to the report, Mr. Apollos Nwafor, Pan Africa Director of Oxfam International (https://www.Oxfam.org) said: “Climate change has set our planet on fire, millions are already feeling the impacts, […]
Leaders Asked to Champion Environmental Conservation
By APN Reporter Kabale The Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda- Eco-trust Coordinator Jimmy Muhozi Muhebwa has asked local leaders to help the government in educating and sensitizing Ugandans on the importance of environment conservation for future generation. Muhebwa made the call yesterday while addressing local leaders from Kabale district at White Horse Inn Hotel in […]
UWA Donates 240 Goats to Locals in Mitooma
By APN Reporter Mitooma A total of 240 homes boardering Queen Elizabeth National park in Kiyanga Sub County in Mitooma district have received 240 goats worth Ugsh64million declaring their commitment to guard the park. The above funds are part of the money that the district received from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) under its program […]
10 Arrested for Encroaching on Forest
By APN Reporter Kibaale Police in Kibaale district has arrested ten suspected forest encroachers after they were found felling trees from Kangombe central forest reserve in Kibaale district. According to the Kibaale district Police Commander David Otabong, the ten people were arrested today morning during an operation by National Forestry Authority and environmental police to […]
Rains Destroy Gardens and Houses in Rubaya Sub county
By APN Reporter Kabale A heavy down pour that yesterday hit most parts of Rubaya Sub County Ndorwa West Kabale district destroyed atleast 4 houses, crop gardens and cut off roads in the area The rains hit the area from the evening of Easter till Monday morning leaving a trail of destruction. The rains also […]
Environmentalists Accuse Rwandan Nationals of Encroaching on Echuya Forest Reserve
By APN Reporter Rubanda Residents neighboring Echuya Central Forest in Bufundi Sub County in Rubanda District are accusing Rwandese nationals for encroaching on the forest. Echuya Central Forest is situated in Rubanda district and in Bufumbira County in Kisoro District. It is situated on the high altitude range running between Lake Bunyonyi, 5kms to the […]
Bwindi Charity Tour for Easter Weekend
By our reporter Kabale Over 50 people will this Easter weekend flock Bwindi impenetrable Forest for an adventurous trip geared towards charity. The trip dubbed #Bwindi4Gracevilla is organised to raise funds to support Grace Villa, a home for vulnerable girls from Kabale in South Western Uganda. Ruth Kendegye Ndyabahika, the Grace Villa founder said […]