Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited has been recognized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its proactive efforts to promote environmental protection and preservation through the adoption of innovative technologies and implementation of afforestation initiatives. This was during the National Sustainability Awards 2024 at …
Read More »Police use teargas to disperse Kasokoso meeting
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have used teargas to disperse residents of Kasokoso in Kira Municipality in Wakiso district. They had gathered for consultative meetings with local leaders over the pending evictions by NEMA. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago together with other political leaders from Kampala and Wakiso districts …
Read More »Investor fined shs200 mln for depositing murrum in wetland
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Standards Utilities and Wildlife Court has sentenced Kerim Ray, the Director of Yamani Construction Limited, to pay a fine of 200 million shillings. He was also ordered to restore the Lwajjali Wetland in Mukono. Kerim Ray is through his company accused of having encroached …
Read More »Uganda Breweries scoops top environment award from NEMA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has been honored with the prestigious National Sustainable Environment Award in the Food and Beverages sector at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The award recognises UBL’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices, showcasing its continuous efforts to …
Read More »ACTIVISTS: Lubigi evictions marred by human rights abuses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA’s move to restore the Lubigi wetland has escalated into a controversy, with many activists saying they have been marred by human rights abuses. Amidst NEMA’s drive to reclaim the wetland, there is a growing concern from the public, human …
Read More »Speaker Anita Among: Summon MPs through me
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker, Anita Among has directed the Police to summon Members of Parliament under investigation, through her. The Speaker made the directive while chairing the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 12h June 2024. Among said that she was aware that some MPs are under arrest and …
Read More »NEMA intensifies evictions of encroachers for wetland conservation
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has intensified evictions of people encroaching on wetlands as the country strives to protect these specific ecosystems and reduce the effects of climate change. William Lubulwa, senior public relations officer of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), a state-owned environmental watchdog, told Xinhua in …
Read More »NEMA launches paramilitary force to fight environmental crimes
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has launched a paramilitary force to enforce environmental laws and avert related crimes in the country, authorities said Friday. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the state-owned environmental watchdog, said that the Environment Protection Force (EPF) was formed in line with the country’s laws. …
Read More »Roofings takes lead in planting trees at Kampala Industrial Business Park
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group is championing the planting of two million trees in Kampala Industrial Business Park, Namanve. The Chairman, of Roofings Group, Sikander Lalani said May 31, “Roofings took a bold step to set up in the park 20 years ago. As we launch tree …
Read More »Cabinets approves shs5.5 billion for water-related disasters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sum total of up to 5.5 billion shillings has been earmarked by the cabinet to construct gabions in selected areas along Lake Victoria to protect infrastructure like roads from the effects of the rising water levels from this lake. With up to 13.66 meters, …
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