Lake Victoria
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National News
Uganda boosts water safety with new rescue centers
On any given day, Uganda’s vast lakes bustle with activity — fishermen hauling in their catch, traders ferrying goods, and…
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Features
Lake Victoria and its hidden dangers in June and July
As the June and July months roll in, Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake, turns perilous for those who rely…
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News
Rising water levels in Entebbe municipality leave many displaced
By Norah Odoi Locals of Entebbe Municipality continue to struggle with the rising water levels of Lake Victoria following increased…
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Tourism
Why destinations like Kalangala, Lake Victoria, Fortportal, Kasese need to be gazetted as domestic tourism destination products
By Isaiah Jobs Rwanyekiro One day, when we had just started talking about domestic tourism in Uganda, I had a…
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News
Stop ongoing oil activities within Ramsar sites
By Olive Atuhaire It is noted that French oil giant, TotalEnergies E&P started carrying out oil drilling activities on July…
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News
20 feared dead after their boat capsized on Lake Victoria
At least 20 people are feared dead after a passenger boat they were travelling in capsized on Lake Victoria in…
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News
EAC reviews projects undertaken by Lake Victoria Basin Commission
The East African Community (EAC) 18th Sectoral Council on Transport, Communication and Meteorology began on Monday in the Burundian capital…
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EAC
Tanzanian VP calls for protection of Lake Victoria water sources
Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango on Thursday called for the protection of water sources that flow into Lake Victoria, one…
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EAC
Tanzanian president offers job to fisherman for rescuing Precision Air passengers
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered authorities to employ a fisherman who led a rescue mission for passengers after…
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News
We are yet to confirm the number of fatalities from the accident- Precision Air
Precision Air flight No PW 494 operated by ATR-48 aircraft with 39 passengers (38 adults and 1 infant) and 4…
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