Environment
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Uganda–Tanzania tourism roadshow strengthens regional cooperation and cross-border market linkages
DAR ES SALAAM, May 2, 2026 — The Uganda–Tanzania Tourism Roadshow, held at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, has reinforced ongoing efforts by the two countries to deepen regional tourism cooperation,…
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Kabale residents welcome new Living Lab to tackle climate change
KABALE, May 1, 2026 – Residents of Nyabumba Parish in Kamuganguzi Sub-county, Kabale District, have welcomed the establishment of the first-ever Living Lab by Kabale University, aimed at strengthening climate action and…
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Complying with EUDR: Ethiopia Launches Coffee Traceability and Management System
ADDIS ABABA, May 1, 2026 — Africa’s leading coffee producer, Ethiopia, has officially unveiled the Ethiopian Coffee Traceability and Management System [ECTMS], marking a major milestone for an industry that supports millions…
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Gov’t announces nationwide vaccination drive as measles cases surge
KAMPALA, April 30, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has raised concern over a growing number of measles cases across Uganda, warning that low vaccination coverage—particularly for the second dose—is driving new…
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Kafu set to become major tourist hub with multi-billion project
MASINDI, April 29, 2026 — Plans to transform Kafu into a major tourist stopover are gathering pace following the completion of a draft feasibility study for the multi-billion project. The National Planning…
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Calls to restore ecosystems dominate Mother Earth Day celebrations in Soroti
SOROTI CITY, April 29, 2026 — Calls for urgent action to restore degraded ecosystems, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources dominated Mother Earth Day celebrations in Soroti City, amid growing concern over…
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Soroti market vendors shun biogas over high costs, limited supply
SOROTI CITY, April 28, 2026 — Vendors operating in Soroti Central Market have shunned the use of biogas, citing high costs and limited supply as key barriers. The biogas plant, set up…
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Coffee companies launch satellite initiative to track deforestation linked to cultivation
KAMPALA, April 25, 2026 — Several coffee companies and traders, including JDE Peet’s, Tchibo and commodities giant Louis Dreyfus Company, have joined forces to launch a global initiative aimed at tracking deforestation…
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Uganda’s forests show climate finance can deliver, ministry says
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Uganda’s forests are demonstrating that climate finance can work when backed by strong national systems and sustained political commitment, the Ministry of Water and Environment has said.…
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Lira firm revolutionises farming with organic fertiliser
LIRA CITY, April 21, 2026 — In Lira City, what was once discarded as worthless garbage is now fueling an agricultural revolution. Fidena Agri Uganda Ltd is transforming organic waste into high-impact…
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