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Development
Experts warn investors against constructing in forests, wetlands
MBALE – Environmental experts have warned the public and investors in the country against encroaching on wetlands and forests as they establish their projects. The experts said the structures constructed in wetlands…
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Environment
Sub-county suspends licensing of charcoal dealers
PAKWACH – Due to environmental concerns, authorities in Alwi Sub-county in Pakwach district, have suspended issuing licenses to dealers who burn charcoal on the large scale for the market outside the district.…
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Kasaija urges local gov’t officials to enforce laws on environmental protection
MASAKA-The Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija has called upon local government officials to enforce laws on conservation of the environment to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country. The minister…
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Environment
MPs fault NFA over reduced forest cover, call for immediate audit
KAMPALA-Members of Parliament want the National Forestry Authority [ NFA ] to be immediately audited over the disappearing forest cover in the country. The legislators accused NFA of promoting activities, which have…
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Climate Change: Amuru farmers call for sustainable land use techniques
AMURU-Farmers in Amuru district want to be sensitised on how to preserve the environment while utilising land for production. The farmers have come to learn that their poor farming methods continue to…
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Stop destroying natural resources if you want to restore Masaka’s glory, minister Kaboyo tells locals
MASAKA– State minister for Luweero Triangle, Alice Kaboyo has warned people in Greater Masaka area against the destruction of natural forests and wetlands, saying it has deprived Masaka of its glory as…
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Environment
Tooro King urges the public to conserve environment
FORT PORTAL -The King of Tooro, His Majesty Dr.Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has urged his subjects and the general public to conserve the environment to mitigate climate change effects. King…
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Over Shs 60mln in fines collected from illegal charcoal dealers
AMURU-Authorities in Amuru district local government authorities have so far raised over Shs 60 million in fines imposed on lorries loaded with charcoal from the district to cities like Kampala. The ongoing…
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Handicraft cooperative members decry high prices of inputs
MASINDI -Handicraft makers in Masindi district have expressed concern over the high prices of materials used to make their products. The handicraft makers under their umbrella platform Masindi Arts and Craft Cooperative…
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Development
Legislators mesmerised by factory extracting fuel from cassava
NWOYA– Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry have commended Bukona Agro Processors Ltd, a local factory in Nwoya district that is manufacturing cooking fuel out of cassava. The…
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