River Nyamwamba was once a symbol of life in Kasese, providing water, food and livelihoods to surrounding communities. Today, climate change has turned the river into a source of fear and destruction. Glaciers on the Rwenzori Mountains, the river’s source, have reduced by nearly 90% since 1900 due to rising temperatures. This has contributed to severe flooding that has claimed over 60 lives since 2011 and destroyed more than 25,000 homes during the 2020 floods alone. Floodwaters also wash toxic waste from abandoned copper mines in Kilembe into the river, releasing about 744,000 tonnes of mining waste to the environment exposing nearby communities to harmful heavy metals such as copper, cobalt and serious health risks. A long term solution requires government action to rebuild durable riverbanks, supply rainwater harvesting tanks to local communities, and support the construction of elevated homes that can withstand flooding along River Nyamwamba.

This week on Tuesday, join us as we discuss the @nemaug demolitions. Are they developmental or destructive? 📅 Tuesday, 16th June 2026 ⏰ 7:30pm - 9:00pm EAT 📍 Live on X @Lawpointuganda - Beyond the Bar X-Spaces 2026 Moderated by @John_jr_Ssali and our student ambassador @Hen_rietah , with top legal & policy voices breaking down the law, impact, and alternatives. Set reminder x.com/i/spaces/1aKbddRRYboJX… #LawpointUG #BeyondTheBar #NEMA

Last week, @YGCUganda organised a two-day workshop that brought together WWDs, Indigenous Peoples & key stakeholders to co-develop a practical stakeholder engagement framework for effective participation in climate, land & policy processes at local, national, and regional levels.

The abduction of an unarmed lawyer and political leader using masked solders with massive firepower is intended to send signals to the legal fraternity to stay away from standing up for what is right. @ug_lawsociety you still have sit down strikes as a weapon. Time for action!