Although the National Environmental Management Authority(NEMA)  and Vivo Energy Uganda have launched a campaign aimed at sensitizing Ugandans about the dangers of using polythene bags dubbed,  “Tuve ku kaveera” (let’s stop using polythene bags), usage of polythene bags around Makerere University is still a rampant practice. This is clearly seen by many polythene bags used on a daily basis by a kiosk at Mary Stuart hall.

Fishermen arrested for illegal fishing.

Kalangala fish mongers are stranded after the government issued new qualifications needed for fishing in Lake Victoria waters.

For decades, people on Buggala Island have been depending on fishing as their major source of income but as now, Lake Victoria is restricted against people who are unqualified to catch fish.