ETHIOPIA LANDSLIDE: 257 DEAD, 15,000 AT RISK
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.
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PLANET IN PERIL
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,…
GRACA MACHEL, KADAGA LEAD CHARGE ON WOMEN’S FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN EAST AFRICA
Kampala, Uganda, 23rd July 2024- The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, will join forces with renowned international advocate for women’s and children’s rights, Graca Machel, at the East African Community (EAC) Regional…
MUSEVENI: WETLAND ILLEGAL SETTLERS TO FACE IMMEDIATE EVICTION.
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups encroaching on Uganda’s protected wetlands, directing the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately evict all illegal settlers and restore degraded areas. This landmark directive,…
GRACA MACHEL TRUST EMPOWERS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIES.
Empowering women in business is crucial for economic growth and development. According to the World Economic Forum, closing the gender gap could add $28 trillion to global GDP by 2025. In Uganda, women represent 54% of the labor force but face significant barriers in accessing capital, markets, and business networks. SMEs, the backbone of the Ugandan economy, particularly benefit from targeted support in sales and marketing to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness.
CLIMATE CHANGE: IS IT TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL EVICTIONS SPARK OUTCRY
The Shadow Minister for Environment, Christine Nakimwero Kaaya, who is also the Kiboga District Woman MP, has spoken out against the recent evictions conducted by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) in various wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas across Uganda.…
KAMPALA CITY’S GREEN CRISIS: BUSINESSMAN HAMKIGGUNDU SLAMS KCCA OVER TREE DESTRUCTION
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."
TWAWEZA REPORT: CLIMATE CRISIS HITS EAST AFRICA
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…
