Nature

Summary: Rukungiri Deputy RDC Ongom Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe noted that restoring the 450 hectares of wetlands would stabilize the environment. RUKUNGIRI: Authorities in Rukungiri District have launched the demarcation and restoration of the River Ntungwa wetland system at Kyabahanga Bridge, located in Bugarama Cell, Bwambara Sub County. This area serves as …

Summary: Miss Uganda, Natasha Nyonyozi, will be the event’s chief runner on 26th October 2024. KABALE: The Lake Bunyonyi Eco Marathon in Kabale District is expected to draw 500 participants, according to the event organizers. The marathon, organized by CEPCOM Uganda in partnership with the Kigezi Corporate League, is themed …

Summary: Jackson Mumbere, the Project Coordinator for People and Nature, stressed the need for increased sensitization and a change in mindset about environmental conservation, especially among those who own bare hills and valleys in the district. KASESE: Fairventures Worldwide and People and Nature, both non-governmental organizations, have partnered with Obusinga …

Summary: Kikafunda’s journey into environmental conservation began in the Rubanda district of South Western Uganda when she noticed the detrimental effects of deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution in her community. OPED: In the heart of Uganda’s rural areas, where environmental challenges are significant and often overlooked, Evelyne Ninsiima Kikafunda …

Summary: According to the National Forestry Authority (NFA), Uganda’s forest cover currently spans about 1.9 million hectares, constituting 10% of the country’s land area. MBARARA: Bishop Stuart University, in partnership with Absa Bank Uganda Limited, has initiated a campaign to plant 500 trees, aiming to rejuvenate the lush greenery of …

KISORO – Aurelia Kyarimpa Tumwebaze, the Assistant Warden in charge of Community Conservation at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro District has extended her heartfelt appreciation to educators in Kisoro for their commendable efforts in preparing the younger generation to embrace the realms of Tourism and Conservation. Her accolades came …

KISORO – Local leaders in Nyarubuye Sub County, Kisoro District, are urging the government to seek a suitable investor for the Kilwa Wolfram mine to benefit the surrounding community. The mine has suffered from illegal mining activities since the 1980s when the initial government-approved investors withdrew from mineral extraction operations. …

KISORO – A Section of the residents living around the Echuya Forest Reserve in Kisoro District are urging the government to designate Echuya as a national park in order to bolster its security. Echuya Forest Reserve, spanning across two districts of Kisoro and Rubanda and covering an expansive 34 square …

KISORO – Over twelve undulating hills and a pristine wetland within the expanse of Echuya Forest Reserve have fallen victim to a series of deliberate blazes, orchestrated by individuals yet to be identified. Echuya Forest Reserve, a haven for a diverse array of plant and animal species, straddles the border …

KABALE – The Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Honorable Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira, has called upon farmers in the Kigezi sub-region to adopt tree planting as a vital measure for preserving the environment. Honorable Atwakiire made this plea today during the Centenary celebrations of St. James Nyakagyera Church of Uganda …