The Elgon region is one of the 32 catchment zones that were mapped by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) for enhanced attention to preserving the country’s water resources.
During his monitoring visit on Thursday, Omona expressed frustration over the ranch’s failure to meet its objectives despite significant government investment in livestock projects.
Ivan Tekakwo, the Northern Regional NWSC Spokesperson said on Thursday that they made the decision to halt the production of water at the dam to prevent further damage to the corporation’s pumps.
Michael Ojah, the manager for Aswa Range explained that although the area was demarcated, the current physical infrastructures makes it hard to identify the boundaries. Adding that the demarcation is not meant to evict anyone found to be within the boundaries of the central forest reserve.
Launching the RISE programme on Uganda Development Bank, Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation says the apprehension by the financial institutions to support technology and innovation is stifling the progress of the industry in Uganda.
Records indicate that the destructive earthquake, in the early hours of Sunday, 20 March 1966, was officially recorded at a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale, though several monitoring stations reported readings as high as 7.7. It remains the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region to date.
This issue was raised during the open day dialogue meeting with various stakeholders on land-related issues, organized by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development's Teso zonal office based in Soroti City.
Christine Anyinge Ojok, the managing Director of Tinoq Farmers hub ltd which is providing certified climate-smart seeds to farmers stressed the need for more agricultural extension workers who can provide agricultural knowledge to farmers at all times.
The Last Mile Electrification Project (Phase 2), initiative aims to connect at least 40,000 households across 34 districts and two islands in Lake Victoria: Koome and Bugaya.
Speaking at the project launch at Hotel Lavic in Adjumani Town Council, Noel Alabi, the program manager for the implementing consortium, said the initiative will directly benefit over 12,000 people, with a focus on women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
The arrested officials include Joseph Ecima, a Forest Supervisor of the Namulaba Beat of Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR), along with patrolmen Mwebaze David, also known as Abdul, and Matsiko Winston.
The residents have always suffered severe flooding whenever it rains heavily because the water flows from the mountain downwards. However, the community recounts that the situation has been made worse because of the ongoing works on the Muyembe—Nakapiripirit road, which blocked the drainage system.
The project, EAC4Nature, will run from January 2025 to June 2028 with a total funding of 8 million euros (5.5 million Euros from BMZ and 2. 5 million Euros from the EU).
AbdulTwalib Asiku, Yumbe District LC5 Chairman, noted that the district's growing population has intensified pressure on the environment, with many people cutting trees for firewood and farming, further worsening the climatic conditions.
Hannington Tibaijuka, the hospital’s health educator, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview on Monday morning. He explained that the elephants first vandalized the hospital’s chain-link fence before accessing the premises, where they destroyed pawpaw and mango trees, among other vegetation.
Organized by Water for Production under the Ministry of Water and Environment, with support from Action Against Hunger, the tournament is part of the preparations for World Water Day on March 22.
The empowerment training, organized by CLITAD International in collaboration with the War Victims & Children Networking Initiative and Syova Seed (U) Ltd, was conducted in Pudo Central Village in Mucwini West. The victims appreciated the empowerment program.
Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary on Saturday during an open day at the ministry’s Eastern Region offices in Mbale City, Lucy Iyango, the Assistant Commissioner for the Wetlands Management Department, emphasized the need for stricter enforcement to reclaim wetlands and riverbanks.
