Can NRM take back Kasese?
By Monday Akol Amazima The relationship between Kasese and the ruling NRM has been that of love and hate. It is a tale of on and off lovers. From 1989 to 1996 any candidate that was seen or perceived not…
Journalists File Assault, Damage Claims Against Kyagulanyi’s Bodyguards
By; Idd Two female journalists from the greater Masaka sub-region have filed complaints of assault and damage to equipment against the bodyguards of National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. Zainabu Namusaazi, a reporter…
Environmental Activists Ask Gov’t To Support Agroecology
Editorial: Climate Change activists have asked government and different stakeholders to prioritize agroecology over industrial agriculture as part of support for climate change and sustainable agriculture. Led by Xavia Ejoi, the Executive Director of Action Aid Uganda, the activists made…
70% of Environmental Journalists Attacked For Their Work-UNESCO
Editorial: A new report published by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, warns of increasing violence against, and intimidation of journalists reporting on the environment and climate disruption. At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental…
WWF-Uganda Launches Green School Project to Boast Environment Stewardship in Rwenzori Sub Land Scape
By Idd Basaija World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Uganda has launched a green school projects in the Rwenzori sub land scape to reduce the impacts of climate change. The initiative is in collaboration with WWF-Denmark. The four-year project…
ACME Calls for Dialogue Between State Agents and Journalists to End Impunity
By, Idd Basaijja The African Centre for Media Excellence-ACME, has urged the authorities to take “daring measures” to end impunity for crimes against journalists. The organization is also asking journalists and state agencies to maintain dialogue in ensuring there is…
Journalists Asked to Champion Organic Farming Practices
By Immaculate Mwinganiza 2th, 8 ,2023 Journalists in the Rwenzori region have been argued to advocate for organic farming practices to help society curb chronic illnesses. The call was made on Friday by Adem Andrew the course coordinator from the…
First Wildlife Research Symposium; Ministry of Tourism Pledges to Support UWRTI
By; Basaijja Idd The Ministry of Tourism has promised to support the Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) to enhance the Institution's research activities. The institute located at Katwe-Kabatoro in Kasese District is mandated to provide research, training, and…
42 Died in Kasese ADF Attack
-By, Basaija Idd A total of 42 people are confirmed to have been killed on Friday night when suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic forces-ADF attacked Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese district. 37 of the dead are school students…