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<title>Nile Chronicles News, NCN &#45; : Environment</title>
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<title>NEMA Steps Up Push for Climate&#45;Resilient Planning at District Level</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Held in Wakiso on April 8, 2026, the training brought together key technical and administrative officials at Hotel 360 Degrees in Wakiso District. The participants included District Chief Administrative Officers, Economic Planners, Environment Officers, and Natural Resource Officers drawn from across Northern Uganda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:19:25 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>NEMA Moves to Establish Independent Environment Court to Fast&#45;Track Justice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The proposed court, which will specifically handle environment-related cases, is expected to significantly reduce the backlog currently burdening Uganda’s conventional court system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:07:52 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi Rallies Stakeholders to Turn Water and Climate Commitments into Action at UWEWK 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Okidi made the remarks during the opening ceremony of the Ninth Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) 2026 at the Ministry headquarters in Luzira on March 23, an event graced by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, who served as the chief guest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:09:02 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Hon. Aisha Sekindi Calls for Nexus&#45;Driven Water and Environmental Management at UWEWK 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The weeklong event, organized by the Ministry of Water and Environment at its headquarters in Luzira, is being held under the theme: “Water and Environment for an Inclusive and Prosperous Uganda.” According to Hon. Sekindi, the theme reflects Uganda’s natural aspirations for sustainable growth and socio-economic transformation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:34:47 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Ministry of Water and Environment Sets Stage for Ninth Uganda Water and Environment Week 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The estimated budget for UWEWK 2026 stands at UGX 1.2 billion, covering pre-event activities, conference logistics, international day commemorations, community engagements, innovation showcases and communication campaigns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:24:19 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Ministry of Health, KCCA Launch National Sanitation Week 2026 with Kamwokya Clean&#45;Up Drive</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The launch, held at Kamwokya Market Grounds in Central Division, brought together government leaders, Members of Parliament, local authorities, market vendors and residents under the theme, “Acceleratingb Safely Managed Sanitation for a Healthy Uganda.” The event set the tone for a week of nationwide activities aimed at promoting responsible sanitation practices and reducing preventable diseases linked to poor hygiene. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:28:51 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Earns Global Recognition as National Environment Management Authority Leads Early Submission of 7th Biodiversity Report</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to a press release issued by National Environment Management Authority, Uganda, alongside the European Union, is among the earliest Parties to complete and submit the report. The submission aligns with global obligations under the Convention, where all member states are required to document national progress toward implementing biodiversity protection frameworks.

The 7th National Biodiversity Report is a key accountability and planning instrument tracking how countries are advancing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in 2022. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:40:05 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Unsung City Cleaners Take Center Stage as Kawempe Wins Weyonje Award</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/unsung-city-cleaners-take-center-stage-as-kawempe-wins-weyonje-award</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The awards and end-of-year celebration, held at Kitante Primary School, brought together Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) leadership, development partners and sanitation workers drawn largely from community savings and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOs) and Seven Hills. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:19:00 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Rubaga Residents Join KCCA to Launch Weyonje Sanitation Challenge</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The activity brought together families, community leaders and KCCA staff, who swept streets, unclogged drains, collected waste and engaged households on proper sanitation and hygiene practices. The initiative is part of KCCA’s wider campaign to promote a cleaner, healthier Kampala through community-led action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:49:41 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>PAU Marks 10 Years of Regulating Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector, Highlights Milestones and Next Phase of Growth</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/pau-marks-10-years-of-regulating-ugandas-oil-and-gas-sector-highlights-milestones-and-next-phase-of-growth</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:56:11 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>UEDCL Records Progress in Power Distribution After Umeme Exit — Energy Minister</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uedcl-records-progress-in-power-distribution-after-umeme-exit-energy-minister</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Nankabirwa noted that the transition period from Umeme to UEDCL came at a time when Uganda’s annual energy demand had been growing at an average rate of 10 percent, driven largely by industrial expansion and new household connections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:46:00 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Learners Inspire Action as Kampala Marks Tree Planting Day Ahead of City Festival</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/learners-inspire-action-as-kampala-marks-tree-planting-day-ahead-of-city-festival</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Their message carried urgency and clarity: “Refuse, reuse, recycle. Do not dump garbage in drainage channels.” The poem, met with thunderous applause along Nile Avenue, was more than performance—it was a call to conscience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:37:19 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>National Cleaning Days: NEMA Calls for Collective Action to Safeguard Environment</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/national-cleaning-days-nema-calls-for-collective-action-to-safeguard-environment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Launched by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Local Government, the NCDs are designed to improve public health, strengthen environmental stewardship, promote social inclusion, and boost productivity. The exercise will take place on the last Saturday of every month, following a Cabinet directive requiring all Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Local Governments to incorporate NCDs into their plans and budgets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:07:59 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Receives New Water Quality Monitoring Equipment from Nile Basin Initiative</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-receives-new-water-quality-monitoring-equipment-from-nile-basin-initiative</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The equipment was handed over by the NBI Executive Director, Dr. Florence Grace Adongo, to Ms. Idrakua Lillian, the Commissioner of the Water Quality Management Department in the Ministry of Water and Environment, who received it on behalf of the Government of Uganda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:42:31 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>KCCA ED Leads Nakawa Clean&#45;Up, Champions Household Waste Sorting for a Cleaner Kampala</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/kcca-ed-leads-nakawa-clean-up-champions-household-waste-sorting-for-a-cleaner-kampala</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The exercise, held in Mutungo Zones V and VI, is part of KCCA’s weekly citywide clean-up campaign aimed at mobilising residents, strengthening community participation, and instilling a culture of proper waste management. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:39:46 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Crackdown in Mabira. Five Arrested for Illegal Charcoal Burning as Two NFA Officers Face Court</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/crackdown-in-mabira-five-arrested-for-illegal-charcoal-burning-as-two-nfa-officers-face-court</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:51:36 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>Bamasaaba Cultural Institution Pledges Partnership with UNDP to Promote Tree Planting Across Masaabaland</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/bamasaaba-cultural-institution-pledges-partnership-with-undp-to-promote-tree-planting-across-masaabaland</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Mwambu made the pledge during a high-level stakeholder meeting convened by UNDP in Kampala. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 07:58:53 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Kampala Lord Mayor Demands Legal Action Against Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu Over Illegal Construction on Nakivubo Drainage Channel</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/kampala-lord-mayor-demands-legal-action-against-tycoon-hamis-kiggundu-over-illegal-construction-on-nakivubo-drainage-channel</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:50:17 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>Three Arrested by NFA Over Mabira Forest Destruction</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/three-arrested-by-nfa-over-mabira-forest-destruction</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:55:17 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) 2025 Kicks Off with a Call for Strengthened Partnerships and Sustainable Water Management</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-water-and-environment-week-uwewk-2025-kicks-off-with-a-call-for-strengthened-partnerships-and-sustainable-water-management</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;The Ministry must tailor its programs to address the needs of the people if we are to succeed in mitigating challenges such as waterborne diseases,&quot; Lumumba stated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:57:39 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Stakeholders Call for Clarity in Land Ownership as PELUM Engages on National Land Policy Review</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/stakeholders-call-for-clarity-in-land-ownership-as-pelum-engages-on-national-land-policy-review</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:27:24 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda’s March&#45;May 2025 Weather Forecast: Ministry of Water and Environment Warns of Shifting Rainfall Patterns and Calls for Preparedness&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/ugandas-march-may-2025-weather-forecast-ministry-of-water-and-environment-warns-of-shifting-rainfall-patterns-and-calls-for-preparedness</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Okidi emphasized that while the rainfall outlook is promising for agricultural activities, it also presents risks such as flooding, landslides, and disease outbreaks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:59:55 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Water and Environment Week 2025: Walk for Water and Climate Action</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-water-and-environment-week-2025-walk-for-water-and-climate-action</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Communities along the route will be educated on environmental sustainability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:05:06 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Hosts 22nd AfWASA Congress: A Vision for Water and Sanitation Sustainability</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-hosts-22nd-afwasa-congress-a-vision-for-water-and-sanitation-sustainability</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Welcoming delegates on behalf of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, NWSC Managing Director and President of AfWASA, expressed gratitude to His Excellency the President of Uganda, represented at the opening ceremony by the 3rd Deputy Prime Minister. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:49:45 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda to Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2025 with National Events in Lira</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-to-celebrate-world-wildlife-day-2025-with-national-events-in-lira</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:37:35 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Water &amp;amp; Environment Week 2025: Enhancing Resilience and Livelihoods</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-water-environment-week-2025-enhancing-resilience-and-livelihoods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uganda, like many other nations, faces pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, pollution, and water scarcity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:17:45 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda to Host 22nd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition at Speke Resort, Munyonyo</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), under the leadership of Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, will host the prestigious event. Speaking about the congress, Dr. Mugisha emphasized its significance in evaluating Africa’s progress in ensuring universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation services. He also highlighted the opportunities the event will present for networking, business partnerships, and international collaborations aimed at improving water and sanitation systems across the continent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:42:25 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company to Break Ground for €13.1M ORIO Mini Hydro Power Project</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/uganda-energy-credit-capitalisation-company-to-break-ground-for-131m-orio-mini-hydro-power-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ORIO Mini Hydro Power Project marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s push for universal electricity access and rural economic transformation. UECCC, in collaboration with its partners, is committed to ensuring timely execution and sustainability of the project. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:48:10 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>John Kusolo</dc:creator>
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<title>National Forestry Authority Clashes with KCCA over Buto Buvuma Central Forest Reserve after Detection of a New Possible Landfill Site.</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:05:20 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title> NFA Calls for Community Support to Protect Mayuge Forests Amid Increasing Deforestation.   </title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/nfa-calls-for-community-support-to-protect-mayuge-forests-amid-increasing-deforestation</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:10:19 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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<title>The Political Economy of Plastic in East Africa</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/the-political-economy-of-plastic-in-east-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to a 2018 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, East Africa consumed approximately 300,000 tons of plastic annually. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:37:55 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Christopher Burke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Plastic, United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, East Africa, Christopher Burke, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, East African Community, EAC</media:keywords>
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<title>East Africa Advised on Risks Paused By Continued Usage of Plastics</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/east-africa-advised-on-risks-paused-by-continued-usage-of-plastics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The report projected plastic consumption across the region would triple by 2030. The vast majority of this plastic is imported in the form of construction, pipes, containers and packaging including bags and bottles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:30:14 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Plastic, United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, East Africa, Christopher Burke, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, East African Community, EAC</media:keywords>
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<title>UBF Joins NEMA in the Fight Against Plastics</title>
<link>https://nilechronicles.com/ubf-joins-nema-in-the-fight-against-plastics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The world environment day is celebrated every 5th of June worldwide, however the National Environment Management Authority ( NEMA) of Uganda has for a long time urged Ugandans to protect their environment by undertaking all measures to ensure environmental conservation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:44:10 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Mwibo</dc:creator>
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