By Fred Sendi, EcoNewsFebruary 6, 2025 In an inspiring tale of determination and passion for learning, a 77-year-old avocado farmer has defied age stereotypes to pursue his dream of earning a university degree. The septuagenarian, who has spent most of…
Kampala, Uganda – On January 29, 2025, Kampala International University (KIU) proudly hosted Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, for a public lecture titled “EAC @ 25: Achievements, Challenges, and…
By Zoe Kimuli LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — JANUARY 13, 2025 Southern California is ablaze. A relentless series of wildfires has erupted across the region, leaving a path of destruction that spans from the famed streets of Hollywood to the verdant…
The Arctic Ocean is on the brink of a historic transformation, as new research suggests it could experience its first ice-free day as soon as this decade. This critical milestone underscores the accelerating impact of global warming, with far-reaching consequences…
Kampala, Uganda. The death toll from last week’s devastating mudslide in Uganda’s Bulambuli District has risen to 28, with rescue teams continuing their search for more victims. The tragic landslide in the Buluganya and Sooti sub-counties buried homes, leaving families…
Baku, Azerbaijan — The COP29 climate talks wrapped up with African negotiators, experts, and activists expressing deep dissatisfaction over what they described as a failure to address the urgent climate needs of the Global South. Despite months of preparation and…
By Ecomedia Editoria As the Nyamwamba River emerges from the lush foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and winds its way onto the savanna of western Uganda, it encounters an unsettling sight. On the far bank, past the scattered remnants of…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and Luwero Industries Limited (LIL) have come together to launch an ambitious tree-planting initiative in Nakasongola. The project aims to plant 5,000 trees, significantly enhancing the region’s green cover and contributing…
