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Study-Murchison Falls National Park faces existential threat from oil, climate change, and poaching

An oil rig at Tilenga Industrial Park in Buliisa district ion Western Uganda. Credit: Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal

Murchison Falls National Park, one of Uganda’s crown jewels, is facing an unprecedented crisis as a convergence of oil activities, climate change, and poaching threatens to undermine its rich biodiversity and ecological integrity, a new study has revealed. A July 2024 research by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), a natural resources’ governance civil… Continue reading Study-Murchison Falls National Park faces existential threat from oil, climate change, and poaching

Bunyoro writes to Attorney General over Britain case

Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba (M) interacts with Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom officials, government officials and residents after a public lecture at Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Rukurato (parliament) courtyard in Hoima City on June 8, 2023. Photo: Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal.

Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom subjects have written to the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka opposing his opinion regarding their impeding case against the United Kingdom government. The subjects under their umbrella organisation Mubende Banyoro United Association (MBA), want compensation from the British government for atrocities committed against Bunyoro by colonialists. The letter dated June 10, this year, followed… Continue reading Bunyoro writes to Attorney General over Britain case

Uganda defends oil project amidst environmental concerns

Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa and Petroleum Authority's Executive Director, Ernest Rubondo, chears on while Mpasaana primary school Head Boy, Bruno Twesigye, waters a planted tree on June 14. Credit: Petroleum Authority of Uganda.

Activists advocate for enhancing Uganda’s renewable energy resources, such as solar and hydropower, for sustainable economic development and energy security without exacerbating climate change.

Kikuube residents benefit from free medical camp

Residents receiving healthcare services at no cost on Wednesday in Kikuube district. Credit: Courtesy.

The focus was comprehensive, addressing infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid, and HIV, alongside non-communicable conditions like hypertension and diabetes.

Oil discovery blamed for increasing HIV in Bunyoro

Stakeholders reacts to the report during a regional AIDS/HIV meeting at Hoima district Local Government offices on May 16. Credit: Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal.

An estimated 83,055 people are living with HIV/AIDS in the Bunyoro sub-region, with an HIV prevalence among adults of 5.5%, compared to a national HIV prevalence of 5.2%. Hoima has the highest HIV prevalence in the region at 6.6%, followed by Masindi at 5.1% and Kagadi districts at 4.6%. This higher prevalence is attributed to… Continue reading Oil discovery blamed for increasing HIV in Bunyoro

Bunyoro University issue dominate Empango celebrations

Nabanja, fourth from left with religious and Bunyoro Kingdom officials on Tuesday during the commemoration of Empango. Courtesy Photo.

The call to establish the first and long-awaited public university has been an issue since it was promised by President Yoweri Museveni while canvassing for votes to win his third term of office, in 2001.

Proceeds of Empango Marathon dedicated to procure Sterilizer for Kibaale Health Centre IV

Bunyoro subjects in aerobic after participating in pre-empango marathon at the Rukurato courtyard in Hoima town on Saturday. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe.

Hundreds of participants joined a run on Saturday, organised as one of the activities to the commemoration of the 30th Empango (coronation anniversary) of the Omukama of Bunyoro, Solomon Iguru Gafabusa. The anniversary ceremony is slated for Tuesday, June 11, at the Rukurato yard, located 300 metres from the Karuziika palace on Kwebiha road in… Continue reading Proceeds of Empango Marathon dedicated to procure Sterilizer for Kibaale Health Centre IV

Bugambe Speaker links arrest to land grabbing cartel

Nelson Atich. Credit: Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal.

Bugambe Sub-county Council Speaker, Nelson Atich, who was released on police bond on Tuesday, alleges that his arrest is connected to a land grabbing group. Speaking to The Albertine Journal by phone on Wednesday, Atich, also serving as Katanga Parish Councilor in Kikuube district, clarified that he voluntarily presented himself to the police, contrary to… Continue reading Bugambe Speaker links arrest to land grabbing cartel

Hoima schools to be sensitised on environmental conservation and fight against malaria

L-R:Josep Mugabi, Geoffrey Kamese, Peter Araali Akugizibwe and Edward Nyakahuma during a press conference at Glory Summit Hotel in Hoima City. Credit: Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal.

Uganda has one of the highest global burden of malaria cases, with over 90% of the population at risk.

Hoima, Fort Portal and Lira to benefit from sh611b water project upgrade

Leaders after consultants presented the project inception report at Kolping Hotel in Hoima City on April 24. Credit: Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal.

The sh611b (about 150m euros) project to upgrade and expand the existing water and sewerage systems was necessitated by the rising demand of water in the said cities.