Nyamunga Secondary School in Rorya District, Mara, is leading by example in using clean cooking energy, showing how schools and communities can save money while […]
Category: Environment
OPINION: Kampala Is Choking — Air Pollution Is a Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital, is slowly suffocating under a cloud of toxic air. Once praised for its hills and beauty, the city is now gaining […]
Heavy Rains to Hit Kenya From Sunday: Nairobi Among Counties on High Alert
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rains starting Sunday, August 17, that could cause flash floods, strong winds, and property damage […]
Uganda Approves Landmark 100 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project to Boost National Grid
In a major step toward transforming its energy sector, the Government of Uganda has approved the development of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant […]
How a Tanzanian School Cut Energy Costs by 67% Using Tree-Free Charcoal Briquettes
In a remarkable shift towards sustainability and cost efficiency, Morogoro Secondary School has reduced its energy costs by 67 percent after transitioning from traditional firewood […]
Uganda Launches $11.5 Million Climate-Resilient Cross-Border Market in Elegu to Boost Regional Trade and Empower Vulnerable Groups
The Ugandan government, in partnership with the Royal Danish Embassy Kampala (DANIDA) and the European Union Delegation under the Team Europe framework, has launched a […]
Too Beautiful to Survive? Scientists Race to Save Cuba’s Rare and Colorful Snails
In the lush forests of eastern Cuba lives one of the world’s most beautiful — and endangered — animals: the Polymita snail. These tree snails […]
Tanzania Leads Africa in Regional Transport Integration
Tanzania is earning praise across Africa and beyond for its bold investments in modern transport infrastructure, positioning itself as a major logistics hub for the […]
Massive Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Fears Across Pacific: US, Russia, Japan, and More on Alert
July 30, 2025 — A huge earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean, including […]
Reviving Karamoja: How a Ugandan Cultural Hub Is Turning Heritage Into Tourism Gold
Kawutakou, Uganda – In the heart of Uganda’s northeast, a quiet cultural revolution is taking place. In the once-neglected region of Karamoja, a new community-led […]