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    Author: Robert Agelu

    Minister Lugoloobi Beseeches Legislators to Unite against Climate Change

    The current account by the Standing Committee on Finance was guiding discussions to forge a way for sustainable, inclusive, and transparent climate finance solutions to loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.

    Motor Vehicle Emissions Primarily Affect City Air Quality—Lukwago

    Addressing the issue of poor air quality in Kampala requires a multidimensional approach that combines regulatory measures, public education, and improvements in urban mobility. By focusing on these areas, it may be possible to significantly reduce vehicle emissions and improve the overall air quality in the city.

    COP29 Focuses on Climate Change Mechanisms and Finance—UN Secretary

    This year's COP29 is particularly notable as it has gathered a diverse group of stakeholders from nearly 200 countries to address pressing climate challenges and advance global commitments under the Paris Agreement, with an expected attendance of about 50,000 participants that include government officials, negotiators, media, and observers under the theme In Solidarity for a Green World.

    Serere Residents Decry Use of Oxen as Means of Transport

    In Uganda, 41% of the country's total area is experiencing degradation, and 12% is in a severe state of degradation, mostly soil erosion being a common form of degradation that is found on 85% of degraded roads that increases the government’s expenditure on road repairs.

    Mulching: A Sustainable Solution for Soil Erosion, Fertility in Uganda

    When farmers in Uganda adopt the practice, mulching, becomes a vital solution to farmers who are faced with challenges related to soil erosion that do disrupt farming activities, causing them to have poor yields.

    Bureaucracies in Government Programs Halt Progress-Magyezi 

    Bureaucracies in government programs have put employees to perform below their expectations; besides that, they have put employees to poorly manage programs designed to achieve a goal in poverty-eradicating programs.

    Empowering Serere District Youth through Vanilla Farming

    Uganda produces between 250 tons and 300 tons of cured vanilla beans annually. In 2021, the country exported 189.180 tons of cured vanilla valued at $21.55 million (about UGX 81 billion) according to Bank of Uganda statistics for 2023, placing her in the 2nd position in Africa.

    CSOs Demand Government’s Action on Idle Youth

    The government established programs under the National Youth Policy, designed to support young people to find employment by extending grants and other support to small groups of young entrepreneurs with the aim of unlocking the potential of youth for sustainable wealth creation and general development.

    Raising Community Awareness for Climate Action in Uganda

    Public awareness campaigns are essential for mobilizing communities in Uganda to engage with climate change policies actively. By fostering education, participation, and collaboration among various stakeholders, these initiatives contribute significantly to building a climate-resilient society.

    Coffee Farming: A Tool for Sustainable Farming and Environmental Resilience

    The shift towards regenerative agriculture in Uganda’s coffee sector is not only beneficial for the environment but also enhances the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, which has offered a promising model for sustainable coffee production that inspires similar efforts across the region.

    A-Level Curriculum Reform to Enhance Student Engagement, Skills Development

    The old secondary curriculum was a student-centered approach, and was more teacher-centered, with a focus on rote learning and memorization, while the new curriculum emphasizes a student-centered approach, with an emphasis on student engagement and active learning.

    Police Issue Safety Guidelines after Palabek Lightning Incident

    In Uganda, between 2007 and 2011, lightning killed 191 people and injured 727, and these incidences are more common in districts like Gulu, Lira, Hoima, Jinja, Kalangala, and Kisoro.

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