Measured in Sacks, Not Scales: The Silent Struggle of Lake...
BY INNOCENT KIIZA The road to Lake Katwe winds quietly through the vast savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. From a distance, the lake flashs under the morning sun, its...
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DRC–Uganda: Rational exploitation of Lake Edward prevents conflict and ensures...
By Paul Zaidi The shortage of fish on Lake Edward is causing increasing concern among Congolese and Ugandan fishing communities. The intensive search for fish is leading some fishermen to...
Amidst Abundance, Kasese District Battles Deepening Water Crisis: A Call...
By Innocent Kiiza In the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese District in southwestern Uganda is a paradox of abundance and scarcity. Blessed with rivers and scenic landscapes, its people...
Mighty River Kuja: Lifeline and Looming Peril for Wath Ong’er
BY Curity Adhiambo It’s a sunny morning by the riverside. The golden rays of the sun gently settle on the flowing waters of River Kuja in western Kenya, casting reflections...
Urbanization Threatens Rivers: Mpanga in Fort-Portal, Nyamwamba in Kasese
BY JOEL KAGUTA By 2021, about 609 million people in Africa lived in urban centers. This is predicted to increase to 722 million by 2026. The rapid population growth in...
Uganda Urges Egypt to Abandon Inflexible Stance on Nile Waters...
BY INNOCENT KIIZA Kiiza is an accomplished environmental investigative journalist with a dedicated focus on matters pertaining to climate change, aquatic resources, and the preservation of wildlife. In a diplomatic...
Unity in the Nile: Leaders Forge Path to a Sustainable...
BY INNOCENT KIIZA Kiiza is an accomplished environmental investigative journalist with a dedicated focus on matters pertaining to climate change, aquatic resources, and the preservation of wildlife. In a resounding...
Regional Collaboration Sparks Ambitious Power Interconnection Project Between Uganda and...
BY INNOCENT KIIZA Kiiza is an accomplished environmental investigative journalist with a dedicated focus on matters pertaining to climate change, aquatic resources, and the preservation of wildlife. In a significant...
Nile Basin Development Forum 2023: Strengthening Cooperation Amidst Climate Change...
BY ALEX BALUKU The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment, the Nile Basin Initiative, and Nile Basin Member States, proudly announces the 7th Nile...
African CSO Demand Ramsar Secretariat to Protect Oil-Affected East African...
BY INNOCENT KIIZA Nairobi, Kenya – As the Africa Climate Summit kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, a coalition of 61 African civil society organizations (CSOs), with a majority...
