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17:07

Wakiso District Seeks Help to Reclaim Gunda Forest from Encroachers 2 1

Environment

It is alleged that in April 2017, one Christine Namara Nabimanya took over the forest and established a farm after destroying trees. Wakiso District Chairman Matia Lwanga Bwanika says that Namara came after the cancellation of twelve land titles that had been illegally allocated to various people led by a senior army officer Brig Hudson Mukasa.

07:53

Security Arrest 23 for Establishing Illegal Settlements in East Madi Wildlife Reserve Juka Police Post 3 3 Top story

Northern Environment Adjumani, Uganda

Godfrey Opwonya Benson, the Apaa Township Defense Secretary told URN on Sunday that the operation followed a tipoff from the community about the strange activities taking place in the reserve.

17:30

Inter-Ministerial Committee Moves to Tackle Flood Disasters in Kasese 6 3

Environment Kasese, Uganda

The inter-ministerial committee has also recommended that the government fast tracks activities on cleaning and desilting of major rivers, as well as providing support to local enterprises affected by the disasters and the need to support the district disaster management committee.

12:16

Busongora MPs Seek Special Relief Package for Flood Victims floods 5 2

Environment Kasese, Uganda

Up to 289 of the families displaced by flooding remain camped in Muhokya Internally Displaced peoples camps while another 19 displaced this month are housed at Humanist school. There are also are 54 households still camped at Kyambogho Primary School and 51 others at Kathulhu Church of Uganda.

13:00

New Wave of Floods Leaves Thousands Displaced in Dokolo Dokolo District 7 1

Environment Lifestyle Northern Dokolo, Uganda

Alex Owera, the area councillor Agwata Town council says that the floods are rapidly claiming homes and farmlands even in areas that are far away from the lake shores.

12:47

Inter-Ministerial Committee in Kasese to Find Long-Term Solution to Floods disaster in kasese 1 1

Environment Kasese, Uganda

Now officials from the ministries of Environment, Energy, Disaster Preparedness and Works have travelled to the district for an on-spot visit which will form the basis of the action report. The teams are visiting Mubuku, Nyamwamba, Nyamugasani and Lhubiriha valley’s.

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