Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has started the demarcation of wetland boundaries of a major wetland in Kijongo sub-county, Ibanda district. The demarcated wetland is Kyarutanga –Rwambu, a tributary of River Mpanga. The ministry’s intervention follows the rampant human activities like cultivation, brick-making, and …
Read More »Kitagwenda district embarks on wetland demarcation
Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has started the demarcation of three major wetlands in Kitagwenda district. The wetlands are Kanunka, Ruhagura, and Kyarutanga all in Kabujogera town council. The ministry’s intervention follows the rampant human activities like cultivation, brick-making, and planting of eucalyptus trees …
Read More »UGX 89 Billion water project stalls over funding
Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The delayed completion of the 89 billion Shillings water project in Ntoroko has raised concern from the district authorities. In 2018, the African Development Bank through the Ministry of Water and Environment launched the construction of the project to supply clean and safe water to …
Read More »Gov’t receives UGX 7Bn to strengthen solid waste management
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Korea working with the Ministry of Water and Environment have launched a 7.35 billion shillings project aimed at strengthening the capacity of Kampala and the metropolitan area in solid waste management. This is the first phase of a project which shall be …
Read More »Dysfunctional boreholes leave Ugandans thirsty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment is warning that efforts to ensure that the country has functional boreholes have been derailed by politicians. While groundwater from boreholes is described as a hidden treasure that enriches our lives, their functionality in the case of Uganda remains …
Read More »UGX 2.9 billion solar water project lies idle in Soroti
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 2.9 Billion Shillings solar water project is lying idle in Soroti district. In 2012, the Ministry of Water constructed the project to serve residents of Tubur town council and Atiba sub-county. However, the project that was awarded to Zhongaho Overseas Construction Limited has remained …
Read More »Ministry of Water launches drive to protect River Nyamwamba catchment area
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has partnered with Mubuku Integrated Farmers Association to restore and protect River Nyamwamba in Kasese district. As part of the multi-billion Nyamwamba River Plan funded by the World Bank, the ministry will create an emergency measure towards the river system, …
Read More »Bundibugyo gets UGX 19Bn gravity water scheme
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water has launched a programme to construct a gravity water scheme in Bundibugyo district. The 19 Billion project will be funded by the government and the African Development Bank, and will benefit at least 120 villages from more than 18 sub-counties of …
Read More »MPs defer UGX 990 Bn loan for irrigation, enterprise development
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has delayed the approval of funding amounting to 990 billion Shillings to finance the construction of irrigation schemes, drainage channels and dams as part of a new climate-resilient irrigation project. The project is expected to benefit 63,200 smallholder farmers in Isingiro, Kanungu, Lamwo, Lira, …
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