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Bunyoro land grabbers accused of targeting Land Fund
KIKUUBE– Locals in the oil-rich Bunyoro Sub-region are concerned that land grabbers are targeting to illegally benefit from the Land Fund established by government to pay absentee landlords whose land is occupied…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Rice farmers ask gov’t to rescind ban on growing rice in wetlands
MBALE– Rice farmers in Mbale City are not happy with government for imposing a ban on growing rice in the wetlands, saying they should have been consulted first. The farmers are concerned…
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Environment
Mitigating climate change: Partners launch campaign to plant trees in Nebbi
NEBBI– A tree planting campaign dubbed ‘environmental justice campaign’ has been launched in Nebbi district aimed at mitigating the alarming risks of climate change. The campaign which is being championed by Action…
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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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Cooperatives & Communities
Wetland evictees urged to embrace climate smart agriculture
SOROTI-The Ministry of Water and Environment has urged farmers that were evicted from wetlands recently to embrace climate smart agriculture [CSA]. According to World Bank, CSA is an integrated approach to managing…
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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
Resistance as gov’t launches wetland restoration in Tororo district
TORORO-Communities bordering major wetlands in Tororo district in eastern Uganda are resisting government’s move of demarcating wetlands. The government through the Ministry of Water and Environment has reportedly secured support under green…
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Environment
Over 900 hectares of wetlands in Kwania under attack
KWANIA– About 9,460 hectares of wetlands in Kwania district have been invaded by residents for different activities, according to a recent report. A recent report released by the Ministry of Water and…
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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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Butaleja leaders divided over wetland demarcation
BUTALEJA – Leaders in Butaleja district have disagreed over the ongoing demarcation of wetlands in the area. Government has embarked on boundary demarcation of Nakwasi wetlands in Butaleja district amid protests from…
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