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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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EU Deforestation Law Delay Brings Losses to Most Vigilant
BRUSSELS, October 12, 2024 – The European Union’s EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] is set to be delayed by a year, potentially impacting companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies…
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Economic activity in Uganda increases as BTI, PMI show positive outlooks
KAMPALA, September 24, 2024 – Economic Activity Economic activity in Uganda continued to increase following a pick-up in consumer demand, which further boosted confidence in business conditions as indicated by the Purchasing…
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Uganda’s coffee exports in July hit record-breaking Shs 780bln as country readies for EUDR
KAMPALA, August 21, 2024 – Uganda’s coffee exports in July 2024 set a record of 821, 593 bags valued at US$ 210.48 million [about Shs 780 billion, the highest quantity ever exported in…
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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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Lira Municipality Carpenters’ Emyooga SACCO launches timber business to boost capital base
Lira City, June 23, 2024 Members of Lira Municipality Carpenters’ Emyooga SACCO in Lira City have established a joint timber business, saying focusing on loan provision alone is not enough to boost…
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Scarce resources force Works ministry to focus on road maintenance
KAMPALA, April 26, 2024 – As a new strategy, the government will now focus more on the maintenance of existing roads over construction of new ones. This decision comes amidst reduced allocations…
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Global experts urge action as Africa grapples with US$ 65bln timber trade deficit
ABIDJAN, March 27, 2024 – Africa must work to urgently address its staggering US$ 65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent’s future development, global…
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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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Fire guts timber workshops in Mbarara City
MBARARA – Traders lost timber and other properties worth millions of shillings on Friday after a fire razed workshops along Victor Bwana Road in Mbarara City. It is alleged the fire was…
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