Environment
-
Irrigation project targets over 3,000 farmers in climate change fight
GULU, May 12, 2025 – Mercy Corps, an international nongovernmental oragnisation, in partnership with the Northern Uganda Tractor Operators and Farmers Association [NUTOFA], is targeting over 3,000 farmers in the Acholi Sub-region…
Read More » -
Ugandan students sent abroad for oil and gas training
KAMPALA, May 9, 2025 –– At least 100 young Ugandans have embarked on advanced training in oil and gas operations in France, Malaysia, and Oman, as the country prepares for the commencement…
Read More » -
Minister unveils Solar M7 to expand energy access and promote digital inclusion in rural Uganda
KAMPALA, May 8, 2025 –– The Minister of State for ICT, Joyce Nabbosa, has officially launched Solar M7, a mobile and affordable solar kit designed to bring clean energy and digital inclusion…
Read More » -
Masindi residents in land dispute with NFA
MASINDI, May 8, 2025 — A growing land dispute has emerged between residents of Kigulya Division in Masindi Municipality and the National Forestry Authority [ NFA ], with locals accusing the agency…
Read More » -
UCEM to champion clean energy solutions
KAMPALA, May 8, 2025 – The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals [ UCEM ] has pledged to lead the charge in promoting clean energy solutions and sustainable mineral development across the…
Read More » -
aBi Finance, UIBFS Launch Nationwide ESG Training Programme for Small Financial Institutions
KAMPALA, May 6, 2025 — aBi Finance in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [UIBFS] have commenced an extensive training programme to equip smaller financial institutions across Uganda…
Read More » -
Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritise Hiring Black Africans
SANDTON, May 6, 2025 –– In the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent’s…
Read More » -
Security re-arrests suspected wildlife trafficker in Kanungu district
KANUNGU, May 5, 2025 –– A joint security operation by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] and Uganda Police Force [UPF] has led to the re-arrest of a man suspected of involvement…
Read More » -
Tourism: New 2.6km road to improve access to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa district
KAPCHORWA, May 2, 2025 – The Uganda Tourism Board [UTB] has officially launched a 2.6-kilometre tourism access road in the hilly Kapchorwa district, located in eastern Uganda. The road, constructed in partnership…
Read More » -
Masindi journalists urged to become conservation ambassadors
MASINDI, May 1, 2025 – Journalists in the Greater Masindi region, operating under the umbrella of the Greater Masindi Media Practitioners’ Association [GMEPA], have been called upon to become ambassadors for conservation…
Read More »