Environment
Growing Demand for Bamboo in Lamwo Raises Concerns
The increasing demand for bamboo in Lamwo, a district in Uganda, has raised concerns among residents, particularly those who rely…
Sand Mining Banned in River Nile by Kayunga and Kamuli Leaders
Leaders in Kayunga and Kamuli districts have jointly implemented a ban on sand mining in the River Nile, with the…
Tornado Leaves 200 Homeless on Buvuma Island
On the night of Saturday, October 14, 2023, a tornado struck Kirewe Island on Buvuma Island, leaving approximately 200 people…
NFA Unable to Auction 7,000 Bags of Charcoal
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has left approximately 7,000 bags of impounded charcoal to deteriorate because of difficulties in securing…
Karamoja Charcoal Smuggling Thwarted: 395 Bags Intercepted, Culprits in Custody
In a significant operation, joint security forces in Karamoja have confiscated a total of 395 bags of charcoal at the…
Nile Basin Countries Explore Cooperation for Development
The Minister of Water and Environment, Mr. Sam Cheptoris, emphasized the significance of collaborative management of the River Nile and…
