News

Umeme Takes Tree Planting To Mityana Schools

1 Mins read

Mr. Edward Ssebukyu, the commissioner for private schools and institutions in the ministry of education, today officiated at the Umeme’s tree planting exercise at Kyankowe Primary School.

The fruit and eucalyptus tree project at the Mityana-based school was conducted in conjunction with the Uganda Timber Growers Association.

The school offered up to 5.5 acres of land for the project to promote pupils’ interest and involvement in conserving their environment.

The commissioner also launched Umeme’s Safety Club at the school in commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Area Member of Parliament, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, launches the safety club as she plants a tree at Kyankowe Primary School.

The safety club is Umeme’s proactive measure to ensure that the school embraces environmental conservation and treats electricity safety with top priority.

“Management of our forests should be supported by the best possible information. What Umeme is doing today is a significant contribution to the knowledge required for informed environmental management decisions. It is therefore my privilege to be part of this initiative, which is supplementing Government’s efforts in environmental conservation,” Mr. Ssebukyu said.

The U-Green team officially launching the tree planting initiative with the pupils of Kyankowe Primary School.

Mr. Selestino Babungi, the Umeme Managing Director, explained that the U-Green initiative was the company’s long-term CSR drive, launched in 2016 to implement tree planting activities as an avenue for mitigating the impact of climate change on the environment. The initiative is also intended to inspire community action on environmental conservation.

“Umeme believes that supporting the school to achieve this objective will cultivate a culture of environmental conservation and in the long run, inspire children, teachers and parents to effect positive change in their communities,” said Mr. Babungi.

The U-Green team officially launching the tree planting initiative with the pupils of Kyankowe Primary School.

Through this initiative, Umeme collaborates with NGOs and schools to implement tree planting projects around the country. The activities are performed by members of staff from different departments.

Related posts
EntertainmentNews

World of Sounds Concert Returns to Kampala with International Headliner

1 Mins read
The World of Sounds concert series is set to return for its second season on August 29 at the Sheraton Hotel Gardens,…
News

Mubaje Commends NIRA’s Biometric System, Urges Ugandans to Embrace National ID Registration

1 Mins read
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has praised the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) for the efficiency of its…
NewsPolitics

NRM Taps into Creative Arts to Boost Grassroots Mobilisation

2 Mins read
In a bid to deepen its grassroots mobilisation strategy ahead of the 2026 general elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially…