The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has opened a full investigation into the deaths of three sub-adult lions discovered early Thursday inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, in what officials describe as a “deeply troubling incident” with signs pointing toward possible poisoning.
According to a statement issued...
The leader of the opposition in parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has asked the government to carry out a thorough audit to establish how Shs 553.71bn that has been injected into Atiak Sugar Factory was utilized.
The recommendation came after the leader of the opposition led...
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Executive Director Dr. Balilega Akankwasah has issued an ultimatum to evict city encroachers along River Rwizi.
According to Akankwasa, the campaign is aimed to protect River Rwizi, the only water source in Mbarara city and the neighbouring areas.
During the findings,...
Kitagwenda environmentalists have embarked on boundary demarcation of Nyakabale wetland in a bid to conserve the marshlands which are disappearing due to heavy encroachment in the district.
According to Moses Byaruhanga, District Natural Resource Officer (DNRO) Kitagwenda, Nyakabale wetland is about six kilometers long with...
In the document that was presented by the minister for local government Hon. Raphael Magyezi Committee on Public Service and Local Government, he revealed that the Local government leaders will receive a 100 percent pay increment starting the next financial year.
Magyezi revealed to the...
Mbarara city council has interdicted three members of the service commission over corruption and office mismanagement.
According to Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, the three were arrested in 2023 following the alleged corruption in exchange for giving jobs.
These include; Edward Karugaba Kikaraya (chairperson), Hajj Lubega M....
