Tag: Ministry of Water and Environment

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Ugandan Priest as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Religion

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait, a 53-year-old Ugandan-born priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. This appointment marks the first time a Ugandan and African immigrant has been...

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8th UWEWK 2025: Minister Lumumba Calls Collaborative Action to...

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Justine Kasule Lumumba has emphasized the crucial need for collaborative efforts...

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Uganda Loses 6.3% of Intact Wetlands to Urban Expansion...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has revealed that Uganda has lost 6.3% of intact wetlands to unsustainable urban...

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UPC Urges Gov’t to Train, Equip Rapid Response Teams...

UPC has urged the government to come up with a well-trained and equipped Rapid Response Unit with a good background to handle disasters of huge magnitude.

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Local Government should Report Firms that Jeopardize Contracts –...

The Ministry of Water and Environment officers have tasked local government authorities to report contractors who jeopardize planned works in a financial year to relevant authorities.

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Ministry of Water Commissions Multi-million Valley Tank in Kapelebyong...

Officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment have commissioned a multi-million valley dam in Kapelebyong to improve water...

Security

Defence Ministry Launches UPDF Climate Change and Environmental Security...

“The development of a comprehensive climate change and environmental security strategy is a crucial step in addressing the security implications of this global challenge.”

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Cabinet Approves AWASA Academy to Train Water and Sanitation...

AWASA is an international organization which brings together utilities like National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) similar facilities in Africa.

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