Kampala has been globally recognized for its commitment to saving lives on the road, earning a Bronze Award in the inaugural Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for […]
Category: Environment
Typhoon Kajiki Kills Three and Damages Thousands of Homes in Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam – At least three people have died and ten others have been injured after Typhoon Kajiki swept across northern and central Vietnam, bringing […]
KENYA: Turning Trash into Dignity: Kibera Residents Trade Plastic for Water and Sanitation
In the heart of Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, Kibera, a new initiative is transforming lives by turning plastic waste into access to clean water and […]
Uganda’s Sempaya Hot Springs: A Geothermal Jewel Where Nature, Culture, and Science Converge
Deep within the heart of Semuliki National Park in western Uganda lies one of the country’s most captivating natural wonders: the Sempaya Hot Springs, a […]
TANZANIA: Nyamunga Secondary School Cuts Costs and Pollution with Clean Cooking Energy
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 […]
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 […]