As Uganda with the rest of the world commemorated World Environment Day Ugandans are being urged to abandon the use of single use plastics as they are direct agents of soil degradation. The call was made by the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority Dr Barirega Akankwasah as uganda observed world Environment day. […]
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has this afternoon embarked on restoration activities on Busabala wetland. The exercise is in line with a Presidential directive to assist encroachers to leave wetlands peacefully. The exercise is part of efforts efforts to safeguard wetlands in Uganda. The restoration order requires the owners of the structures to voluntarily […]
Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate the international day for Diversity. The day is being commemorated in Bukiende Sub-county, Mbale District under the this year’s IDB theme “Acting locally for global impact” Ahead of todays activities communities with support if the National Environment Management Authority and the the Mt. Elgon Project, communities in Kween […]
The Uganda Flowers Exporters Association held a consultative meeting with Dr. Barirega Akankwasah the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), led by Mrs. Susan K. Muhwezi, Senior Presidential Advisor in the Export Led Growth Strategy Unit (ELGSU). The discussions focused on: Streamlining regulatory and permitting processes to support timely development and operation […]
Kampala: The National Planning Authority (NPA) has issued a Certificate of Compliance for the FY2025/26 Annual Budget. Compliance and alignment with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) improved to 75.4 percent, up from 65.1 percent in FY2024/25, signalling stronger integration of national planning and budgeting frameworks. Issued under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Cap […]
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has flagged off the first cohort of 55 officers under the Environment Protection Force (EPF) for a four-month specialised training programme. The flag-off ceremony was presided over by the Executive Director, Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, at NEMA House in Kampala. The officers have proceeded to the Police Training School in […]
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), through its Environment Intelligence Unit, has apprehended a suspected conman identified as Robert Tugume following an operation in Kyegegwa District. The suspect has been posing as a staff member of Global Tower Partners Ltd, e Ntinda-based company; and using forged approval letters and payment schedules tc defraud the public […]
Kampala: Stanbic Bank has once again been recognized for its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability in Uganda after receiving the prestigious National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award, financial institutions category. Organized by NEMA, the awards acknowledge and reward organizations and individuals implementing innovative and impactful environmental initiatives. This year’s ceremony was held at the […]
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited has been recognized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its proactive efforts to promote environmental protection and preservation through adoption of innovative technologies and implementation of afforestation initiatives. This was during the National Sustainability Awards 2024 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, held under the theme ‘Promoting Innovative Technologies for […]
The date for 2023 Save River Rwizi Marathon has been set, we can confirm. The organizers, Abahumuza Development Group have set the 30th July 2023 as the date for the marathon aimed at creating awareness and collecting resources to save River Rwizi from extinction. In a tweet on the handle, The Abahumuza Group called on […]
