Tag Archives: NEMA

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested 47 students from different Universities in a foiled Anti-EACOP protest. They were marching to Parliament and NEMA. The protestors, from Kyambogo, Makerere and Kampala International Universities, who had gathered at Wampewo Avenue, were surrounded before marching to parliament this afternoon. These, carrying placards …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE IDENDEPENDENT | Security officials in Kagadi have destroyed more than 20 acres of crops planted in various wetlands in the district. The crops that were destroyed on Wednesday included maize, Cabbages, sugarcane plantations, rice, yams and beans among others. The operation was headed by Lilian Ruteraho, the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …