An Environmentalist, Activist and Nature protection Ambassador and CEO-YECA@ug
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05-08-2021 14:07:59
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BREAKING NEWS!! Today morning, court has given its ruling in the case of Uganda v Lubega Jacob and 3 others. Court has found them not guilty and pronounced them free. These activists were arrested in December 2023, remanded for two months and later given bail. Asha ten Broeke


It was a delight to officially open the Adisababa house by Thomas Tayebwa which was fully funded by #Bulls of @Chaapa- Mbarara High School #BullsEmpire


During #RenewOurPower gathering in Brazil our team leader Barekye Gerald [email protected] represented & discussed power of renewables as solution campaigning to end fossil fuel error. He insisted that more efforts should be done in driving these alternatives as solutions for safety of activists.


#StopEACOP brave Youths activists unfortunately have been arrested in the premises of the bank after they had gone to deliver their petition following the KCB Group Plc's sponsorship of the destructive #EACOP project. We continue to demand for their immediate release & EACOP stopped.


🚨Alert! Press statement over arrest of 11 youth activists who were arrested yesterday while attempting to peacefully deliver a letter to KCB Uganda demanding the bank to withdraw its financial support for the destructive EACOP project. Find details in the attached press 📸.


Yesterday 11 youth activists that were delivering a letter to KCB BANK UGANDA demanding the bank to withdraw its financial support for #EACOP got arrested! This exposed the deep and dangerous complicity of financiers like KCB in repression of peaceful activism. Read more📸


The shrinking civic space for youth climate activists against the construction of the destructive EACOP project continues to shrink! We demand for the immediate release of the 11 arrested youth activists and call on KCB BANK UGANDA to withdraw its financial support for the EACOP.





At #YECA,we are aiming at strengthening youths' understanding about their land & human rights. Last week,we met different environmental leaders from Makerere University university to strengthen our partnership and working relationship in the areas facing climate injustices.


Uganda sits on vast critical mineral deposits essential for powering renewable energy. Comrade Gerald argues that Uganda can lead Africa's green energy transition instead of pursuing the controversial #EACOP and constantly detaining students. #StopEACOP newvisionapp.page.link/YHy1a1XZm3icTv…

Everyday media reports about energy transition & activists have come up to champion a just energy transition from to clean renewable energy sources,but have we given attention to critical minerals needed for energy transition. Read my insights in this. newvisionapp.page.link/YHy1a1XZm3icTv…

The harassment & intimidation posed on youth activists whenever they come out to express themselves through peaceful protests should stop! We are youth &want our future bright ,why arrest us Uganda Police Force.we want EACOP stopped & investments done in Green economic sectors. #StopEACOP


Whenever Youths activists come out to express their peaceful protests against the #EACOP injustices,they are harassed, tortured, arrested & intimated by Uganda Police Force. They want Green economic investments for their bright future and EACOP stopped. #stopEACOP.


It’s unfortunate that Government of Uganda continues to stop all avenues for freedom of expression by arresting youth whenever they come out to express themselves. Today Guild President & 9 other students from KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY have been bailed out at a bill of 1M after being remanded for days.


The #GovtUg's restrictions on youth protests & freedom of expression through arrests have sparked concerns about human rights.The Guild President of KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY & 9 other students have been given a bail of 1M after being remanded for some days.



Bushenyi district residents stand insolidality with Masaka residents to save Lwera wetland which has been under attack by Chinese who have been authorized by National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to grow rice there. We strongly condemn the hideous activities taking place in a protected wetland. #SaveLwera
