{"id":27862,"date":"2026-03-25T15:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/?p=27862"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:42:53","slug":"nema-celebrates-30-years-of-environmental-stewardship-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nema.go.ug\/en\/nema-celebrates-30-years-of-environmental-stewardship-in-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"NEMA Celebrates 30 Years of Environmental Stewardship In Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) marked three decades of service with a milestone celebration at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DJL2iPnCz7Y\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Sheraton Kampala Hotel<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026. The event brought together government officials and environmental stakeholders to reflect on 30 years of regulating and monitoring Uganda&#8217;s natural heritage since NEMA&#8217;s inception in 1995.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, Executive Director, NEMA: <\/b><b><\/b>Dr. Akankwasah expressed pride in the authority&#8217;s growth, noting that staffing has increased from 100 to 500 in just four years to enhance frontline operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">He added that the anniversary is a moment of &#8220;pride, reflection, and renewed responsibility&#8221; for the country and its natural systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Prof. James Okot Okumu\u00a0(NEMA Board Chair):<\/b>\u00a0Reaffirmed NEMA&#8217;s commitment to protecting ecosystems without fear or favour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment: <\/b><b><\/b>Representing the Minister of Water and Environment, Dr. Okidi emphasised that government alone cannot achieve large-scale restoration, citing a need for &#8220;strong partnerships&#8221; with the private sector, civil society, and local governments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Hon. Peter Ogwang, State Minister for Sports (Guest of Honour): <\/b><b><\/b>Delivering a message on behalf of the Prime Minister, Hon. Ogwang applauded the 1995 establishment of NEMA as a &#8220;timely and transformative&#8221; decision, affirming the government\u2019s dedication to empowering the agency with technology for enhanced enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The celebration featured reflections on NEMA\u2019s journey, recognition of partners, and renewed pledges to strengthen environmental governance for the next generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lYHE7mDGF7k?si=3yAPXILzQC6Mzb88\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ErPv9kEOztQ?si=e2HsBuOTosiwTHTL\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" 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