In Kagadi District, over 20 model farmers were awarded goats for their exceptional dedication to agroforestry and sustainable land management as part of the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Modified Approach to Scaling-up (MAS) Project. This livestock distribution is one of the concluding activities of the two-year program.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for a proposed Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative aimed at tackling issues in Uganda's agricultural sector, particularly the problem of counterfeit agro inputs. This announcement was made during a meeting with a South African delegation led by Mr. Andile Ramaphosa at State Lodge, Nakasero, where a tripartite collaboration involving Namunkekera Farm Service Centre and the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was discussed.

The article discusses the Ruparelia Empire's efforts to integrate conservation into Ugandan tourism, highlighting a journey to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Starting from the Speke Resort Munyonyo, travelers embark on a high-speed boat ride across Lake Victoria to reach the sanctuary, which is crucial for primate conservation in East Africa.

Uganda is spearheading the CONNECT-VAS project, which aims to enhance vaccine research and manufacturing across four African countries. The initiative seeks to build stronger vaccine systems and reduce reliance on imports. This was discussed during an inception meeting held in Kampala on June 11, attended by scientists, policymakers, regulators, and development partners.

Environmental experts caution that the destruction of wetlands in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area is leading to flooding, water shortages, and ecosystem collapse. In Mpigi District, a community is demonstrating that conservation efforts can coexist with local livelihoods. This report highlights the importance of protecting wetlands in Kampala.

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) has launched a climate-resilient livestock project to address challenges in the livestock sector, including rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and shortages of resources. These issues are impacting livestock productivity, animal welfare, and the livelihoods of livestock keepers in Tanzania.