May 6, 2026 5:19 pm
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By Kureeba David and Joan Nanteza In the village of Kabweyakiza, the land was once a fertile but eventually became barren expanse, stripped of its vitality due to poor soil conservation. Crops withered and livestock struggled to find sustenance, the communities faced a dire future until they joined hands to... Read More
April 29, 2026 1:59 pm
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Compiled by Polycarp Omony The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) is empowering women in Uganda’s Albertine region to adopt agroecology as a sustainable solution to growing food insecurity and livelihood challenges caused by the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and other Oil & Gas infrastructure Developments. Communities... Read More
April 8, 2026 8:20 am
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by Ainomugisha Shiba Violent extremism is defined as willingness to use unlawful violence by others, to promote a political, ideological or religious goal. It has also been used interchangeably with “terrorism”. Violent extremism remains a critical challenge to peace, stability, and development in Uganda. Although the country has not experienced... Read More
March 29, 2026 6:50 pm
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By Betty Ninsiima On International Women’s Day 2026, NAPE celebrated the courage and leadership of incredible women on the frontlines defending their land, livelihoods and communities against EACOP. These women are greatly affected by the ongoing EACOP activities in the district of Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kikuube and Mubende where during... Read More
March 6, 2026 7:41 am
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The conservation of the Nabakazi Wetland Ecosystem stands today as a powerful success story of how strategic partnerships, community leadership, and sustainable land management can reverse environmental degradation and restore ecological resilience. What was once a wetland under increasing pressure from encroachment, unsustainable farming, and uncontrolled grazing is rapidly becoming... Read More
February 4, 2026 8:45 am
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Since June 2025, National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) with support from Germany based –Partner- (Partner für Klima und Natur gGmbH (PKN) began implementing a project pilot titled “Sustainable Conservation of Nabakazi Wetland Ecosystem for Carbon Sequestration Enhanced Household Food Security and Improved Community Livelihoods in Coffee Producing District of... Read More
December 3, 2025 12:31 pm
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By Ainomugisha Shiba The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) joins the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need for collective action... Read More
May 21, 2025 1:07 pm
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By Ainomugisha Shiba For the past 15 years in Uganda, Female genital mutilation has been on the helm of violation of women’s rights. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs... Read More
April 8, 2025 1:45 pm
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By Ainomugisha Shiba NAPE is implementing a three year project “Nurturing a culture of peace and tolerance in Uganda” and it’s being funded by UN Women and Women International Peace Center in the districts of Kasese and Kotido. We are working to achieve outcome 3 where the goal is that... Read More
March 11, 2025 9:24 am
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By Betty Ninsiima On March 8th, 2025, National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) organized a radio talk show at Community Green Radio in Kiboga for women in radio listeners’ groups to represent the bigger and majority of women to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event brought together women from the... Read More
