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City lawyer accused of evicting 4 villages
(New Vision, 2017-07-30) Kiwawulo, Chris
Over 100 residents from four villages in Kihuura sub-county, Kyenjojo district have petitioned the Justice Catherine Bamugemereire Land probe commission, accusing a city lawyer of grabbing their land.
Clerics oppose construction of radioactive site.
(Daily Monitor, 2018-05-11) Sabano, Jessica
Religious leaders in Mukono district have joined local leaders and residents in protesting the construction a nuclear and atomic waste site at Canaan site estate in Kituba village, Nama sub-county. The project, which is being undertaken by Uganda Atomic Energy Council, will see the establishment of a dumping site for non-function atomic equipment, including X-rays and cancer machines collected form different parts of the country.
Climate change and idle youth:
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-27) Tajuba, Paul; Wandera, Dan
Every morning, Mr. Kenneth Musoke Kyeyune, walks to his small video library in wobulenzi town, Luweero district, to sell music videos and movies. As he heads to work, the 28-year-old is uncertain of how much he will earn at the end of the day,
Commission probes ranch giveaway
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-13) Ocungi, Julius
The Commission of Inquiry into land matters sitting in Gulu Town has kicked off investigations into controversies on the operation of Aswa Ranch which lies in the neighbouring Pader district.
Cost of destroying wetlands Pallisa price of water soars.
(New Vision, 2017-08-05) Tenywa, Gerald
On had days, you can buy a 20-litre jerrycan of water at not less than sh600. The same amount of water used to go for sh100 when it was being pumped from the nearby Lake Lemwa to the door steps of Pallisa's residents. In a region regarded as one of the poorest in Uganda,
Court orders survey of contested Seguku land
(New Vision, 2026-02-18) Luyimbaazi, Edward
Wakiso district land surveyors have opened boundaries of a piece of land that is at the centre of a dispute involving Jeremiah Herbert Ssebakijje of World Answers Church International and the children of the late Christopher Kaweesi.
Crackdown on illegal fishing to continue.
(Daily Monitor, 2017-11-10) Kiggundu, Joseph; Ssenkabirwa, Al-mahdi
Leaders at Kasenyi Landing site in Wakiso District have vowed to extend the crackdown on illegal fishing to four more years to control immature fish dealers. Mr. Abdul Mbabaali, the supervisor Kasenyi landing site, said the operations against illegal fishing will only cease when the smallest Nile perch sold on the market weights 50kgs.
District, NFA clash over evictions.
(Daily Monitor, 2018-05-21) Kimbowa, Ivan; Ssenkabirwa, Al-mahdi
A row is brewing between leaders in Rakai district and National Forestry Authority(NFA) officials over the latter's move to evict residents on lake Kijjanebalora catchment area. 20,000 residents in the sub-counties of Kagamba, Kyalulangira, Kacheera and Kiziba are occupying the area illegally and must vacate to allow the forestry body to recover forest reserves in the area.
Districts register decline in revenue from landing site
(New Vision, 2018-04-05) Buregyeya, Dismus
Leaders of Greater Masaka districts and the fishing community have been asked to appreciate the operations against illegal fishing for better revenue colleections.
Do you know the type of sand you are buying?
(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-07) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
When looking for building materials, some people will always look at the cost. However, there are other important factors including the type for sand, this is one of the most important factors.
Ensure local participation in the oil pipeline project.
(Daily Monitor, 2017-11-13) Atwijukire, Doris
On November 11, Tanzanian President John Magufuli together with President Museveni laid a foundation stone for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in Kabaale, Hoima district. This follows a similar launch of the project in Tanzania in August this year.
Ethiopia takes chair of River Nile matters
(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-18) Musisi, Frederic
Water and Environment Minister Sam Cheptoris last week handed over chairmanship of the Nile council of ministers to Ethiopia's Water, Irrigation and Electricity minister Sileshi Bekele, after the would be chairing country Burundi, opted out.
EVALUATING THE IMPACTS OF CEMENT PRODUCTION ON PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS IN TORORO: A CASE STUDY OF OSUKURU SUB COUNTY, TORORO DISTRICT.
(Busitema University, 2025) ERIKOD ALEX
The study aimed at assessing the impacts of cement production on people’s livelihoods in Osukuru sub county Tororo district. Data was collected through questionnaires, observations and interviews. Questionnaires targeted fifty households who were selected through stratified random sampling. Data obtained from questionnaires was summarized, coded, filtered and analyzed by the help of Microsoft Excel mainly and SPSS. Data was presented by use of descriptive means such as tables, graphs and charts. The results revealed that most of the respondents were male (64%) and most of them also were cement factory workers and unemployed category taking equal percentage (26%). The results further revealed that most of the respondents were married (50%) and had witnessed several developments in the area created by cement production companies (66%). Also, the majority of the respondents had experienced chest pains and coughs (30%) as the main illness resulting from cement production in the area. Majority of the respondents (80%) were not satisfied with wages and working conditions offered by cement production companies in the area. This was because most of the respondents were casual workers who did menial jobs like stone quarrying, cleaning and loading cement which required a lot of energy and yet they earned less amount of money. It was also noted that most the respondents (70%) who were sampled in the study had lived in the study area for more than 10 years and these helped in giving comprehensive results as far as the impacts of cement production in the area are concerned. 66% of the respondents also refuted that they had not experienced any changes in the prices of goods and services. A number of developments which resulted from cement production and related activities among which included creation of employment opportunities, education development, and infrastructural development were noted. Among the negative impacts noted included loss of green vegetation and plants, loss of animal husbandry including cattle, poultry and other livestock, loss of crops and soil pollution. In conclusion, while cement production has potential benefits for Osukuru sub county’s residents through job creation, education development and infrastructure development, it also poses significant challenges related to health risks, environmental degradation, and social disruption that must be addressed through comprehensive strategies involving all stakeholders.
Family, LDC lock horns over prime city land
(Sunday Vision, 2017-07-30) Kiwawulo, Chris
The family of the late Abdullahi bin Wadriff has cried foul over delayed compensation for their prime land that Law Development Centre (LDC) took over in Kagugube zone, Kampala. The delay followed the family's rejection of sh143m that the chief government valuer ( Gilbert Kermundu) had set as the compensation amount for their 0.26 hectares ( 0.6 acres) of land on block 9, plot 221, saying it was little.
Floods irk gold miners.
(New Vision, 2017-08-11) Bita, George
The current heavy rains have led to flooding of the goldmines dotting Namayingo district's countryside. According to Robert Otabon, a miner, the floods have made further excavation difficult. "Most times, what miners do is to abandon such places and start digging elsewhere.
Floods ruin gardens in Luuka district
(New Vision, 2018-04-11) Vision, Reporter
Abdul Samanya, The Iganga district natural resources officer, said encroachment on wetlands had greatly compromised their flood control function leading to the current problem.
Getting the best out of trees.
(Sunday Monitor, 2017-10-28) Kisakye, James B
In April of 2015, I embarked upon a tree planting project to bring in some extra cash in the long run. Tree planting is not for the week at heart. If you are not dealing with disgruntled squatters then you have the rains or the unscrupulous workers to worry about.
Gold refinery body decries licensing delays.
(New Vision, 2017-08-22) Odyek, John
Africa Gold Refinery (AGR) management has expressed concerns over delays by the government to issue the company a final investment liecence. "The negotiations are taking long with the technical team of the government," Alain Goetz raised the executive officer, said.
Government gives developer disputed land
(Daily Monitor, 2018-08-07) Otwii, Isaac
Whereas the project is aimed at developing the area, residents are still divided over ownership. Uganda Land Commission has offered a third of 955 hectares of disputed land to investors planning to construct a tertiary institution Alebtong district.
Government stuck with 415 acres of land for industries
(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Kahungu, Thembo Misairi
Government is still stuck with 415 acres of land meant for industrial development as investors are reluctant to invest upcountry.

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