In February 2024, Fridays For Future Uganda (FFFU) embarked on a transformative journey by launching the Young Women for Agriculture and Gender Equality project in Kiboga District. This initiative is designed to empower female farmers who face significant barriers, providing them with the training and resources necessary to cultivate sustainable cash crops. By addressing the…
Story complied by Eric Kibalama and Ntabazi Raymond James With over two decades of experience, Nabugabo Updeal Joint Venture (NUJV) has grown to become the one of the oldest and most efficient private refuse collection and disposal company in Uganda, earning a reputation for its commitment to cleanliness, environmental health, and sustainable practices. Having started…
Asili Kwanza, founded by Isaac Ndyamuhaki, has been at the forefront of providing safe, affordable, and sustainable cooking solutions in Uganda. Since its inception in 2018, the company has made significant strides in promoting smart cooking through the production of improved charcoal briquettes and cookstoves. The briquettes, which emit significantly lower levels of harmful gases…
By Abdishakur Abdirahman Mohamud In an effort to tackle environmental crisis, the Ministry of Environment in Somalia issued a circular on February 1, 2024, declaring a nationwide ban on the importation, trade, and use of plastic bags, effective from June 30, 2024. This initial deadline was later extended by three months to September 30, 2024,…
Young Ugandans recently graduated from second cohort Fridays for Future Uganda’s Youth Climate Mentorship Program The goal of this program was to develop the next generation of climate leaders. It ended with a lively celebration honoring the participants’ dedication and accomplishments in a colorful graduation ceremony was held on 27th Saturday at Satellite hotel Kisasi….
Fridays for Future Uganda Team leader Hilda Flavia Nakabuye had no kind words to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP), a proposed 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline that will transport oil from Hoima, Uganda, to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be sold onwards to world markets. She said this…
In a surprising move, Azerbaijan has been selected by the Eastern European group to host COP29, marking a significant decision amid conflict and geopolitical tensions. The choice came after Armenia dropped opposition as part of ongoing peace talks. This decision, delayed due to regional conflicts, was unexpected as Russia’s block on European Union members scuttled…
Do you have a strong desire to change how education is provided in rural areas going forward? Do you have a passion for assisting kids and helping them reach their full potential? The mission of the Green Educators Fellowship is open to you. We think that every child should have access to a high-quality education…
For the purpose of assisting young Indigenous leaders between the ages of 17 and 28 in producing and sharing knowledge via artistic mediums and critical thought, the Cultural Survival is accepting applications for the Indigenous Youth Fellowship Project. Develop your skills in Indigenous languages, customs, and traditional knowledge as well as your rights as an…
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, is set to lead the country’s delegation to the 28th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties, COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was revealed by Sam Cheptoris, the Minister for Water and Environment, while addressing journalists ahead of the much-awaited UN…
