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,…
Introduction Desertification, which affects around 45 percent of Africa’s land, is a growing concern with significant environmental and socio-economic impacts. The Regreening Africa initiative, spanning Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, and Somalia, aims to restore 5 million hectares…
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…
