Tag: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

National News

Ntoroko Leaders Turn to Government for Relief after Floods...

The Ntoroko residents from areas prone to floods had in the past requested the government of Uganda to relocate them to a small part of the neighboring Semuliki wildlife reserve; however, the discussion has not yet been fully concluded.

Politics

DP Pins NEMA over Kiteezi Disaster

Some Ugandan activists have taken issue on social media, especially on X, demanding that some leaders both political and technical at KCCA and NEMA resign and also be arrested for negligence of duty that led to the loss of lives and leaving some people homeless.

Religion

Initiate Special Livelihood and Housing Projects for Kiteezi Disaster...

The Uganda Police Force confirmed on August 18, 2024, that at least 35 people were reported dead, with over 28 still missing. The search is still taking place at the Kiteezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district.

National News

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.

Crime

Compensate and Resettle Evicted Persons or Risk Increased Criminality

Displacement without compensation is going to cause havoc and increase criminality in the affected and surrounding areas.

Politics

FDC Accuses NEMA of Selective Wetland Evictions

NEMA only demolished the properties of the poor citizens at the expense of those that belonged to the rich Ugandans, including some factories and petrol stations that remained untouched.

National News

DP Applauds NEMA over Lubigi Evictions, Cautions against Evicting...

“Some of these people being evicted have been in these wetlands for 30 years, living in structures approved by district planners. There is a lot of corruption and bribery in NEMA that needs to be investigated and culprits arrested.“

National News

LOP Asks Lubigi Evicted Residents to Fight against Forms...

The issues of evictions don’t discriminate against political affiliations, and the issues of violating the rights of Ugandans don’t bother about political parties because when such a day comes, all face the wrath.

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