Tag: National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

National News
Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Gen Saleh, NWSC’s Dr. Mugisha Push for Land Ownership Management to Fix Kampala’s Waste Crisis

Environment
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.
Opinion

Wetland Protection: A Call for Accountability, Action

Much as the residents have voiced their concerns about the ongoing destruction of wetlands, highlighting the inconsistency between what leaders advocate and their actual practices, the would-be role models for environmental stewardship have instead become symbols of hypocrisy, who preach about the importance of conserving wetlands while simultaneously engaging in activities that exacerbate their degradation.
Business

Private Company Workers Risk losing Jobs as Ban on...

Private companies in the tree-growing and timber-harvesting industries have begun to lay off workers as the President's directive prohibiting...
Lifestyle

River Rwizi: A Wake-Up Call for Uganda’s Environmental Responsibility

Uganda, a country blessed with awe-inspiring landscapes and abundant natural resources, faces a daunting environmental challenge that puts its...
Opinion

NEMA’s Decision to Okay City Tycoon Sudhir Pour Truck...

In a video that went viral on Monday, July 17, 2023, in which Sino trucks loaded with soil were...

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