Geoffrey Osborn Oceng, the Resident District Commissioner of Lamwo ordered the arrest of the Environmental Police unit officers. This happened so after he allegedly discovered them to be giving protection to loggers. Oceng, in an interview with reporters, said he also had orders for the confiscation of the truck as he sent the implicated officers to Gulu regional police. “A ...
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After 10 Years Of Extinction, The African Painted Dog Surfaces Again In Uganda
The long-gone African painted dog has surfaced again in Uganda after 10 years of extinction. This was revealed by Thomas Price, the Managing Director for Conservation Through Commercialisation centre(CTC). “I am happy to say we imported our first two African painted dogs from South Africa. They are the only African painted dogs in Uganda having got extinct 10 years ago,” ...
Read More »Court To Intervene On Land Dispute Over Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Rhino Fund Uganda in a court case is seeking a court order to stop its eviction from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Later today, the high court will pass a verdict on the same to decide on whether to grant their application. Mr Jamson Karemani, the court registrar, set April 26 for ruling after hearing of submissions in which Ziwa Rhino and ...
Read More »We Enjoy Natural Fresh Air In Uganda – President Museveni Reveals
President Museveni hosted a state dinner in honour of heads of delegations attending the Common wealth parliamentary conference, 2019 a State House Entebbe. He persuaded the delegates to stay and explore the irresistible beauty of Uganda. Uganda is the most beautiful spot in the world and that is a fact. It so happens that we are right on the equator. ...
Read More »Minister Goretti Kitutu Supports Rice Growing, Sand Mining In Lwera
The minister of State for Environment, Hon Kitutu Goretti has supported the ongoing rice growing and sand mining in Lwera wetland located in Kalungu District. Check also: Meet The 35 Year Old Nigerian Who Owns The 2nd Largest Rice Farm She says that those projects are already progressive provided they were approved by National Environment Management Authority ( NEMA ). Utilizing ...
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