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21:48
21:48

Cabinet Approves Energy Efficiency Bill 1

The Bill seeks to regulate the efficient use of energy, including energy-efficiency standards and labelling for electric equipment in Uganda.
19:18
19:18

Kampala City Sitting on “Death Trap”-Lukwago Deputy Lord Mayor 1 1 Top story

In addition to waste management, Lukwago pointed out other critical areas requiring urgent attention, such as drainage systems, road maintenance, market revitalization and upgrading slum areas vulnerable to environmental hazards.
19:11
19:11

Composer Of Makerere University Anthem Dies 1 Top story

Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga known for his moniker “Proud to be a Musoga” was a was a pioneering music student, and was also the first head teacher of Kamuli College, the forerunner of Namasagali College, Kamuli.
17:03
17:03

Tayebwa Asks MPS To Probe Logging In Zoka Central Forest Friends of Zoka 1 4 Top story

It is feared that the UPDF and Uganda Police Force officers are complicit in the illicit charcoal burning.
16:33
16:33

Congolese Police Officers Return Home 3

Major Kiconco Tabaro Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) 2nd Infantry Division Public Information officer said that the government provided transport and the officers crossed through the Mpwonde border in Kasese district and were handed over to DR Congo authorities at Kasindi in Congo.
14:19
14:19

Agago Elders to Install Clan Chief 4 1

Justine Okot, the chairperson of Kal p’Rwot Otongo clan said that the Royal Council of Kotongo clan and other clan members have seconded that Kasimiro Ongom be officially installed as the 14th clan chief from 11th-14th of September 2024.
13:49
13:49

Researchers Call for Awareness on Waste Disposal 3 1

Dr Moses Mwesigwa a Senior Scientist at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLiRRI) who heads the Zero Waste Dairy Platform, a project through which several products are made from cow dung says government needs to create awareness such that it becomes a routine for households to have separate disposal containers for organic waste, plastics, metal and glass.
13:47
13:47

U.S. Demanded Delay Of EU Deforestation Regulations EUDR. 1 Top story

The regulation sets out criteria for which products can be classified as deforestation-free and requires companies to implement sustainable sourcing practices and traceability measures to ensure that their supply chains do not contribute to deforestation.
13:25
13:25

Two Killed in Sanga Accident 1

The accident occurred on Friday along the Mbarara-Masaka Highway in Sanga Town Council.
12:32
12:32

Displaced People Return to Rutshuru Territory 1

In a report released on Wednesday, OCHA states that the recent glimmer of hope seems to be appearing on the horizon, with the gradual return of displaced people to Rutshuru territory.
12:17
12:17

Poultry Deaths in Masaka Linked to Bacterial Infections 1

During a plenary session in Parliament on Thursday, State Minister for Agriculture, Lt. Col. (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama, presented the investigation’s findings, confirming that laboratory tests ruled out Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Newcastle Disease (NCD), and Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD).
11:39
11:39

First Electric Commuter Taxi Launched Energy transition 1

Ratan Tayal, the Managing Director of Freedom EV, said this is quite cheap compared to the common 14 seater-minibuses that cost 80 million shillings.
11:32
11:32

Kitara FC Prepares for Confederations Cup 1 1

Despite being the designated "hosts," of the first leg, Kitara will ironically play both legs of this two-legged tie at Al Hilal's stadium, due to challenges they faced in securing a home venue back here in Uganda.
11:24
11:24

NARO Moves to Preserve Indigenous Cattle Breeds Using Reproductive Technology 3 1

Dr Timothy Kasule a researcher said they had so far preserved about 700 embryos of the Ankole and Zebu breeds which can be used for future research or can be later accessed by farmers due to certain good attributes that they may have.
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