By Mwajuma Twaha Kanungu In response to longstanding tensions between communities in Kihiihi, Kameme, and Nyanga bordering Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a significant…
Category: Environment
Madi Okollo Residents Cautioned Against Poaching.
By Dorothy Anguparu In Madi Okollo district, local residents have been sternly cautioned against the illegal act of poaching the recently reintroduced Uganda Kobs at Ajai Wildlife Reserve for consumption.…
Over a Thousand Farmers Petition Parliament Against Government Wetland Evictions
By Sophan Niwamanya Kabale Over one thousand farmers, their livelihoods intricately woven with the fertile soil of this region, have united in a bold act of defiance against the looming…
UTB commits to completing tourism infrastructure projects in Kapchorwa District.
By Daniel Arap Kapchorwa The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has reaffirmed its dedication to completing several crucial tourism infrastructure projects in Kapchorwa District by the end of the fiscal year…
Ntungamo leaders launch works on Rwenanura-Katungamo –Kyempene road
By Anthony Kushaba The authorities in Ntungamo district on Wednesday launched road works for the Rwenanura-Katungamo-Kyempene road in Rugarama sub county Rushenyi County. Speaking at the launch held at Katungamo…
Ntungamo receives relief items from OPM
By Anthony Kushaba Ntungamo Ntungamo district has received a much-needed lifeline as the Office of the Prime Minister extended a helping hand to those still grappling with the aftermath of…
Kabale District Chairman Nshangabasheija advocates for compensation before wetland evictions.
By Naboth Isaac Niwagaba Kabale District LC.5 Chairman Nelson Nshangabasheija has asked the government to consider compensating people whose livelihoods will be affected following the presidential directive to evict them…
Two Killed in Kanungu Landslides.
By Anthony Kushaba Two people died on Thursday after being hit by landlslides at a sand quarry in Kanungu district. The dead have been identified as Mugarura Anaklet, a male…
Two struck dead by lightning in Kisoro.
By Anthony Kushaba Two people were struck dead by lightning on February 2, 2024. The incident occurred at around 17:30 a.m. in Rukofe village, Chibumba parish, Murora subcounty, Kisoro district.…
Ntungamo District Takes Bold Steps Towards Access to Clean Water
By Anthony Kushaba In a significant move towards ensuring a sustainable and clean environment, Ntungamo local council five chairperson, Samuel Muchunguzi Rwakigoba, has rallied leaders and locals alike in Ntungamo…