NEMA dismantles illegal floating structure on Lake Victoria

NEMA dismantles an illegal floating recreation structure under construction on Lake Victoria. Learn about the enforcement operation and the environmental concerns.

LUZIRA, Uganda — A partially built illegal floating recreation structure on Lake Victoria has been dismantled, the National Environment Management ...

Sudhir Ruparelia and his family held a solemn ceremony at Lake Victoria to inter the ashes of his son, Rajiv Ruparelia.

Rajiv Ruparelia’s Ashes Interred in Lake Victoria

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

14/05/2025

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Sudhir Ruparelia and his family held a solemn ceremony at Lake Victoria to inter the ashes of his son, Rajiv ...

People on the boat without life jackets (PHOTO/ Sauti Plus Media Hub)

Uganda urged to engage locals to reduce drowning deaths

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

15/04/2025

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People on the boat without life jackets (PHOTO/ Sauti Plus Media Hub) KAMPALA, Uganda - Experts are calling on the ...

Uganda secures UGX 340 billion French funding for Kampala water, infrastructure development

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

12/03/2025

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KAMPALA – Uganda has secured €85 million (approximately UGX 340 billion) in development aid from France to significantly improve both ...

Ugandan soldiers patrol Lake Victoria aboard a military boat, tasked with cracking down on illegal fishing practices that threaten the country's fishing industr

UPDF under fire for alleged role in illegal fishing gear trade

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

07/03/2025

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Ugandan soldiers patrol Lake Victoria aboard a military boat, tasked with cracking down on illegal fishing practices that threaten the ...

Christopher Burke is the Managing Director of WMC Africa, a public relations and marketing agency based in Kampala, Uganda. Christopher has a strong background in development, communications and governance with 30 years’ experience based in Africa and East Asia.

Sustaining Uganda’s Fisheries: Innovations, Policies and Community Action

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25/02/2025

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Christopher Burke is the Managing Director of WMC Africa, a public relations and marketing agency based in Kampala, Uganda. Christopher ...

Inside view of Kasubi tombs (PHOTO/Courtesy).

Why Uganda Should Be Your Next African Adventure Destination

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

17/02/2025

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Gorilla trekking is such a thrilling primate experience that any visitor on Uganda safari shouldn’t miss out (PHOTO /Courtesy) Tucked ...

The M.V. Mpungu is the first of its kind on Lake Victoria, and is expected to set a new standard for maritime transport in the region.

Uganda launches Lake Victoria’s first scheduled freight vessel M.V. Mpungu to boost regional trade

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/02/2025

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The M.V. Mpungu is the first of its kind on Lake Victoria, and is expected to set a new standard ...

Court fines Business lady 2 million over illegal sand mining and Lake Pollution

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

11/01/2024

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KAMPALA- Buganda Grade one Magistrate Kyoshabire Caroline has sentenced Business woman Josephine Mulungi of Nakiwogo Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso district to ...

The Bugiri women’s aquaculture project has led capacity building and training in aquaculture. Image credit: Bugiri women

Women breaking barriers in the fish farming industry in Uganda

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

29/08/2023

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The Bugiri women’s aquaculture project has led capacity building and training in aquaculture. Image credit: Bugiri women Women in Bugiri ...

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