Fort Portal Wetlands Under Siege: 100 Encroachers Defy Government Conservation Efforts
Sylvia K Despite the Ugandan government’s efforts to restore wetlands, the situation in Fort Portal tells a different story, with at least 100 individuals having been identified as encroachers on the wetlands. According to senior environmental officer Gladys Natugonza Mirembe in an interview with Jubilee Radio, these encroachers have been registered, and most have received […]
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Albertine Water and Environment Week launched in Fort Portal City
By Kenneth Musiimenta Residents and Leaders within Tooro region have been tasked to join efforts in fighting against the increasing degradation of wetlands that has caused devastating impacts on the environment. The call was made by Albert Orijabo, the Assistant Commissioner in-charge of Water and Resources Management under the Ministry of Water and Environment […]
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Public Warned on Excessive Plastic Usage
Lucky Patrick As the world commemorates World Environment Day today the community has been tasked to preserve and protect the Environment. The day , has been commemorated under Theme #Beat Plastic Pollution, ‘Ecosystem Restoration‘. According to Edgar Muganzi the Executive Director Natural Resources Defense Initiative (NRDI), a number of citizens know well that the Environment […]
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Kyenjojo-Kabarole Broken Bridge Leaves Residents on Tension
Residents and learners from districts of Kabarole and Kyenjojo are pounded with tension following the collapse of the bridge connecting the two districts. The collapse The collapse incident is a result of the recent heavy downpour originating from the current rainy season, which reportedly ravaged the bridge and brought on hold movements between […]
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NRDI Uganda Determined to Skill the Youth
In a bid to promote environment-friendly green jobs in the country, the Natural Resources Defense Initiative-NRDI, a non-governmental organization based in Fort Portal Tourism City has opted to skill the youth in the City. According to the executive director of NRDI Edgar Muganzi, they are now carrying out a six-month project […]
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Be Vigilant and Report Mountain Cracks -Rwabuhinga to Karangura Dwellers
Lucky Patrick The Kabarole district chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, has called upon people living in mountainous areas of Karangura, to stay alert and report any cracks that may be seen on the mountain, as landslides continue to cause mayhem in the region. According to Rwabuhinga, Slope failure has been identified as one of the most commonly […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Public Warned On Polluting The Environment
Public members have been tasked to desist from practices that pollute the environment, which in turn impacts human life. The call, has been made by Wabinya Raja, a data scientist at AirQO during a one-day engagement meeting with stakeholders including the Tooro Kingdom community, and Fort Portal City authorities among others, to see the best […]
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RDC Embarks On Restoring Natural Resources
Lucky Patrick The Resident District Commissioner Bunyangabu , Joshua Kisembo Masereka, has called upon Leaders and Technical Staff to protect and preserve natural resources. During an engagement meeting held at the district Council hall Tuesday, Masereka, observed that the district is endowed with plenty of natural resources, but there’s a high threat of […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Warns Public On Current Global Warming
The ordinary of Fort Portal catholic diocese, Rt. Rev Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has cautioned the general public about global warming, and how best it can be avoided. In his speech to hundreds of congregants gathered at Yerya parish on Sunday, to witness the priestly and deaconate ordinations, the Bishop appreciated Hon. Minister Peace Regis […]
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