Browsing by Author "Tenywa, Gerald"

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    Army worm strikes again
    (New Vision, 2018-04-04) Tenywa, Gerald
    The outbreaks reported from Rubanda and Amudat, which are close to Rwanda and Kenya suggest that the pest could have migrated from the neighboring countries. Effect; Outbreaks of the fall Armyworm could cause losses between 30% and 40% of the maize crop and this translates to $200m (sh7.4b) loss for the farmers.
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    Farmers told to plant, March- May season expected to be favourable
    (New Vision, 2018-02-21) Tenywa, Gerald; Amanya, Desire
    The showers in different parts of the country is part of the early onset of the March-May rainy season which is likely to be favourable for farming activities across the across the country, according to Dr. Festus Luboyera, the executive director of the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA)
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    First baby giraffe born at Lake Mburo National Park
    (New Vision, 2018-04-10) Tenywa, Gerald
    A new born baby often brings joy among parents and close relatives. This was the case for conservationists when a calf was born among the giraffes of Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda.
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    Forestry whistleblower beaten into coma
    (New Vision, 2018-04-05) Tenywa, Gerald
    Agaba said he was attacked by UPDF soldiers at Matiri forest reserve on orders of a forest supervisor at Kagora.
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    Fresh row erupts over forestry top job.
    (New Vision, 2017-01-11) Tenywa, Gerald
    The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has written to the Solicitor General of Government seeking a clarification on whether a sitting executive director can re-apply after the expiry of the six-year term. Michael Mugisa has been the executive director of NFA for the last six years and his last term is ending on January 31, meaning the office of executive director of NFA will fall vacant on February1.