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Dangerous Conditions on River Rwizi Bridges Claim Lives, Prompting Urgent Repairs
Mbarara

Four Lives Lost in a Week as River Rwizi Bridges Crumble

In the past week, a series of tragic incidents involving River Rwizi bridges have claimed the lives of four individuals,…

Teso and Lango Regions Embrace Native Seeds for Resilient Farming
Lango

Teso and Lango Regions Embrace Native Seeds for Resilient Farming

The government, together with development partners, is working to encourage the cultivation of lesser-known plant species in the Teso and…

community and company clash over clay mining in masaka wetland
Kapeeka

Community and Company Clash Over Clay Mining in Masaka Wetland

Leaders and residents in Masaka District are concerned about clay mining activities in the Nakiyaga wetland system in Buwunga Sub-County.…

ugandas push for affordable clean cooking energy

Uganda’s Push for Affordable Clean Cooking Energy

In a recent workshop held in Kampala, actors from the private sector urged the public to embrace clean cooking energies…

Mau Forest Logging Ban - President Ruto had lifted the ban, arguing that it had negatively affected Kenya's economy, particularly in areas where logging was a significant source of livelihood. He stated that the move aimed to create jobs for the youth and stimulate business growth while assuring that it would not harm the country's water catchment areas. The administration also pledged to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade.

Kenyan Environment Court Extends Suspension of Logging

In a recent decision, the Environment Court extended the ban on logging in Kenya. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK)…

Eastern African Parliamentarians Converge in Nairobi to Tackle Food Insecurity
Burundi

Eastern African Parliamentarians Converge in Nairobi to Tackle Food Insecurity

Parliamentarians from 11 Eastern African Countries Gather in Nairobi to Discuss Food Security Parliamentarians from 11 Eastern African countries are…