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NFA arrests own staff in Mabira Forest deforestation crackdown
BUIKWE, March 26, 2025 — The National Forestry Authority [NFA] has arrested three of its own staff members for their involvement in the illegal deforestation of Mabira Forest in Buikwe district along…
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Speaker urges Ugandans to protect environment
KAMPALA, February 27, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Ugandans to conserve the environment in their communities. The Speaker made the call while chairing the House on…
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Tayebwa orders investigation into Zoka forest destruction
KAMPALA, August 17, 2024 – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to visit Zoka Forest Reserve in Adjumani District following reports of…
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Kikuube farmers urged to form groups to overcome challenges
KIKUUBE, July 24, 2024 – Farmers in Kikuube district have been urged to form groups if they are to find solutions to the challenges they face as farmers. In an interview with…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kapelebyong cooperative acquires shea nut oil processing machine
KAPELEBYONG, June 12, 2024 – In a bid to boost their household incomes, members of Adungo River Bank, Water and Environment Conservation Cooperative Society Limited have acquired and installed a shea nut…
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Restoring the environment: Zombo district to hold second annual tree planting run
ZOMBO, February 15, 2024 – Zombo district in partnership with development partners is set to organise the second edition of the Environment and Education Run aimed at mobilising local communities and learning…
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Western
Hoima market vendors urge authorities to collect garbage
HOIMA, December 19, 2023 – Vendors at Kyesiga Market in Kyesiga Cell in Hoima West Division have asked authorities to find a way of getting rid of the garbage that has piled…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Amuru farmers to plant over a million trees
AMURU, October 26, 2023 – Farmers in Amuru district under the umbrella of Kilak Farmers Cooperative Society have entered into a partnership with Kijani Forestry to plant trees in the district. Kijani…
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Northern
NFA ready to sell impounded charcoal
GULU, October 19, 2023 – The National Forestry Authority [NFA] has selected Intrepid Recovery Associates Limited as the best bidder to sell the charcoal impounded in Northern Uganda. The charcoal was impounded…
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Environment
Leaders welcome Museveni’s executive order on charcoal business
GULU– President Museveni`s executive ban on commercial charcoal in Northern Uganda and Eastern Uganda has drawn mixed reactions among leaders. In a letter dated May 19, Museveni banned commercial charcoal business in…
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