The learners were accompanied by their teachers and conducted around on a guided tour by a NaFORRI Research Officer, Dr. Odoi Juventine Boaz, and Dianah Namayanja, an entomologist at the institute. Learners from different schools in Mukono district had a unique way of celebrating the belated International Day of Forests. Organised by the National Forestry […]
At least three officials from the National Forestry Authority (NFA) have been apprehended over their alleged involvement in the destruction of Mabira Forest. The arrested officials include Joseph Ecima, a Forest Supervisor of the Namulaba Beat of Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR), along with patrolmen Mwebaze David, also known as Abdul, and Matsiko Winston. The […]
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the appointment of Dr. James Musinguzi as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Sam Mwandha, who has led the organization since 2018 and is set to retire on March 31, 2025. Available information indicates that Dr. Musinguzi is a dedicated conservationist with extensive […]
The National Environment Protection Authority (NEMA) seems to have started the year 2025 in full gear in a bid to reclaim wetlands encroached on illegally by investors, and this time round, in what seems to be an effort indiscriminately targeting all encroachers, a Chinese investment has been affected. A joint massive wetland restoration exercise has […]