Environment
Kenyan Speaker Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Action on Climate Change at Commonwealth Conference
During the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), the Speaker of the Parliament of Kenya,…
Commonwealth Speakers Urged to Champion Conservation Efforts
Delegates attending the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Uganda have received a call…
Uganda Contemplates a Full Ban on Polythene Bags (Kavera) to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns
The Ugandan government is exploring the possibility of implementing a complete ban on the production and use of polythene bags,…
NWSC Adopts Digital Strategies for Efficient Water Services
In the late 1990s, obtaining a water connection in Kampala meant enduring a fortnight of assessments and paperwork, only to…
Green Finance Mandate: IFC Implements Stricter Guidelines on ESG Compliance for Funding
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has taken a decisive step, announcing that it will cease funding private sector companies that…
Ugandan Gold Miners Defy Safety Laws Despite Mercury Hazards
Gold miners in Kassanda and neighboring areas and hills of Kitumbi Sub-county in Mubende District, are choosing to ignore safety guidelines,…
