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News NAPE TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTANCE IN IDPs AND REFUGEE CAMPS THROUGH FORMATION OF LOCAL PEACE COMMITTEES IN HOIMA DISTRICT

NAPE TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTANCE IN IDPs AND REFUGEE CAMPS THROUGH FORMATION OF LOCAL PEACE COMMITTEES IN HOIMA DISTRICT

ByPrecious NaturindaMar 30, 20213 min read

Jeanette Ushanda 38, a refugee living in Maratatu village, Kyangwali resettlement camp in Greater Hoima district says collecting firewood has become a serious source of conflict between the host communities and the refugees. Ushanda, the already traumatized refugee who ran from the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC three years back, narrates that she has to […]

TENSIONS OVER BUGOMA FOREST DEPLETION INCREASE AS FORCES FROM HOIMA SUGAR FACTORY AND NFA FIGHT OVER ILLEGAL LOGGING

TENSIONS OVER BUGOMA FOREST DEPLETION INCREASE AS FORCES FROM HOIMA SUGAR FACTORY AND NFA FIGHT OVER ILLEGAL LOGGING

ByDorcus DrijaruMar 29, 20213 min read

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers under different commands have conflicted over illegal transportation for forestry resources from the disputed Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in Kikuube District. Involved are…

FAO, EU AND PARTNERS BACK GOVERNMENT PLANS TO RAISE 200 MILLION INDIGENOUS TREE SPECIES TO RESTORE FORESTS

FAO, EU AND PARTNERS BACK GOVERNMENT PLANS TO RAISE 200 MILLION INDIGENOUS TREE SPECIES TO RESTORE FORESTS

ByDorcus DrijaruMar 29, 20214 min read

Every 21st March, the United Nations raises awareness on the importance of all types of forests.  The 2021 International Day of Forests has been commemorated under the theme “Forest restoration:…

BUGANDA QUEEN ROOTS FOR END TO SINGLE USE OF PLASTICS

BUGANDA QUEEN ROOTS FOR END TO SINGLE USE OF PLASTICS

BySamuel MugabiMar 24, 20214 min read

The Nnabagereka (Queen) of Buganda Kingdom Sylvia Nagginda has appealed for an end to single use of plastics to reduce on the adverse effects of plastics on the environment and…

I earn a living from collecting plastics-Kayongo

I earn a living from collecting plastics-Kayongo

BySamuel MugabiMar 16, 20214 min read

When Kayongo Godfrey took to the streets and dumping places in Kiboga district to collect used plastic bottles, many thought he was mad. They didn’t realize that Kayongo would use…