BY ECOMEDIA, AUGUST 12, 202 A devastating landslide at a massive garbage dump in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, has claimed 21 lives, according to police reports on Sunday. The disaster occurred late Friday, after weeks of torrential rain, when a huge…
A protestor being handled by the Uganda Police. Courtesy Photos
On June 17, police in Lubigi, Kampala, used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds protesting against evictions by the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda (NEMA). The evictions are part of NEMA’s efforts to protect the country’s wetlands,…
Angula has also been involved in informing Namibians about the risks of climate change so that they can be compelled to mobilize for action.
In the context of Africa and Uganda, where pollution control measures are still developing, the dynamics of sulfur aerosols and their impact on climate change could differ significantly.
In Kenya, climate action is underway. The country aims to increase its renewable energy share to 100% by 2030, and has launched initiatives like the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, Africa's largest wind farm. Kenya's Green Bond program has also mobilized financing for green infrastructure.
Speaking at the tree handover ceremony, Kiggundu stated, "This is our city, this is our country; we have to support its development and beautify our surroundings."
Nairobi, Kenya – Twaweza East Africa’s Annual Report 2023 reveals the devastating impact of climate change in the region. Citizens in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya are struggling with droughts, floods, and rising temperatures. “The climate crisis is a harsh reality…
Activists and other people affected by the pipeline have been arrested in the past, then released without charge, but sometimes compelled to report regularly to the police.
