Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has called for the establishment of an independent environmental restoration committee to coordinate with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) during wetland restoration operations. Balimwezo made the remarks while responding to recent evictions carried out by NEMA in areas including Bwaise, Kawala and other parts of Kampala, where several residents…
The High Court has dismissed a case filed by residents of Mulawa-Kawuku village in Kira Municipality who were seeking to stop the construction of a church in their neighbourhood. Justice Simon Peter Kinobe ruled that the case had no legal basis and described it as “frivolous and vexatious”. 16 applicants, led by Richard Ssebaggala, brought…
Stanbic Bank has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability after receiving the prestigious National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. Organized by NEMA, the awards acknowledge and reward organizations and individuals implementing innovative and impactful environmental initiatives. On behalf of the bank, Catherine Adengo, Head of Sustainability,…
