Religious leaders have raised concerns over worsening climate change, linking it to poor environmental management by sections of the population. They warned that the continued destruction of wetlands and forest reserves is accelerating environmental degradation across the country. Findings from a recent survey conducted in Agag, presented during a policy review and dissemination meeting organised…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has halted illegal developments along the Ssezibwa water catchment system in Wakiso, warning that the activities posed a threat to biodiversity and community wellbeing. In a statement posted on its official X account, NEMA said key suspects were arrested and machinery impounded after enforcement officers found ongoing works without…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has denied claims that it approved businessman Hamis Kiggundu’s ambitious plan to upgrade the Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala. NEMA’s executive director, Barirega Akankwasa, told MPs on Defence and Internal Affairs Committee in Parliament that there were still environmental and social impact studies to be done before the project…
