By Ecomedia Editorial In the rich landscapes of the Caribbean, traditional plant knowledge passed down by Afro-descendent farmers is a cultural and ecological treasure. Yet, this knowledge remains largely unrecognized and at risk of fading away. A recent study has…
A new report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reveals a troubling drop in Uganda’s wildlife and aquatic populations, echoing global trends of environmental decline. The 2024 WWF Living Planet Report, titled “System in Peril,” warns that the…
A recent report from Climate Rights International (CRI), a U.S.-based nonprofit, exposes significant human rights abuses associated with the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda, operated by the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC). Released on September 2, the report details…
Ishaka, Uganda – 27 September The Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) and Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH) have successfully concluded the National Free Surgical Week in Ishaka, Ankole region, conducting over 700 life-changing surgeries. This remarkable achievement has…
September 20, 2024 – Ecomedia Kampala, Uganda – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a simplified version of the National Environment Act, Cap 181, translated into Ateso, Luganda, and Runyoro languages. This initiative aims to bridge the environmental…
A team of 10 KIU Guild Union representatives, led by Guild Presidents Yvonne Keinembambazi and Prudence Mahirwe, visited the Kiteezi Landfill tragedy site on August 27th, 2024, to donate essential relief items to affected families. The donation was received by…
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…
Residents dig to recover the dead bodies of victims of the landslide following heavy rains that buried people in Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia July 23, 2024. Gofa Zone Government Communication.
EDITORIAL The world stands at a critical juncture, threatened by climate change, pollution, and unsustainable development. The consequences are far-reaching, imperiling human health, livelihoods, and economic growth. From the oil-polluted Ogoniland in Nigeria to the choking streets of Delhi, India,…
