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Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
@ABarirega
Executive Director, @nemaug the statutory agency of @govuganda mandated by law to Coordinate, Monitor, Regulate & Supervise environment management.
Kampala, Uganda
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Jan 24
    Earlier, HE @KagutaMuseveni hosted us at his country home Kisozi, Gomba. We discussed matters of sustainable environment management and social economic transformation of our country Uganda.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
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    Dec 6, 2024
    This afternoon I met Namuddu’s daughter who explained to me the situation of Jajja Namuddu. I will work with her family to support her efforts to get a a home out of wetland. I thank @AAgather and @SpireJim for championing this cause. We must save wetlands for own own survival.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Mar 2, 2025
    We can beat the heat through growing more indigenous trees and protection of our wetlands. This is the simplest way. It’s possible!
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    May 17, 2023
    I congratulate Serena Uganda for moving away from plastic water bottle to glass bottle. This is the way to go. I call upon other facilities to follow suit. We must beat plastic pollution. Bravo @serenahotels for embracing sustainability.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Apr 2, 2023
    There seems to be a lot of hullabaloo about trash bins in cars. Regulation 33 of SI 49 of 2020 only requires public service vessels to have waste receptacles as a MUST in addition to no littering. Private vehicles are only required not to litter. Let’s embrace #LitterfreeUG
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Jun 18, 2025
    Earlier today, I presented a paper at the the Special Forces Command Officers symposium, on the Role of Defense Forces in Climate Change and Environment Security. I thank the @cdfupdf and the CIC @KagutaMuseveni for professionalizing the @MODVA_UPDF
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Nov 18, 2021
    Earlier today, I joined ATC team to inspect newly installed green technology mast. Zero emissions, zero noise, no visual intrusion. @nemaug we aim at ensuring that all telecom masts are safe, blend with environment, use renewable energy and are noise free.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Nov 14, 2021
    Well done @UgandaCAA. Going through Entebbe is so seamless. The service is much more efficient than most European airports. COVID 19 PCR is $30 dollars whereas in UK it’s about $135. Results emailed in minutes. The world needs to @visit_Uganda and experience this good service.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    May 1, 2024
    Am greatly indebted to HE @KagutaMuseveni for Awarding me a National Heroes Medal-Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding service and loyalty to the Nation. Thank you Almighty God; and women and men in environment conservation for your tireless efforts.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Sep 18, 2022
    I wish to assure Ugandans that environmental and social impacts of Tilenga, Kingfisher and EastAfrican Crude Oil Pipeline projects were assessed by @nemaug using globally accepted standard approach of avoidance, minimization, restoration and offset mechanism.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Oct 20, 2025
    I received the first contingent of UPDF to boost our environment enforcement capabilities. I thank the @cdfupdf @mkainerugaba and @Ugandapolice1 @igp_ug1 for the continued support to @nemaug . Am grateful to HE @KagutaMuseveni for his unwavering support to the Environment cause.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Dec 2, 2023
    Rt Hon Prime Minister @RobinahNabanja_ will shortly deliver HE the President @KagutaMuseveni message at the World Climate Summit @COP28_UAE @IISD_news @UNFCCC in Dubai.
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Feb 14, 2024
    I joined the Mbale City Leadership in launching Litter Free Uganda campaign in Mbale City. @nemaug we are committed to ensuring sustainable development. Be part of #litterfreeUG
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    Barirega Akankwasah, PhD
    @ABarirega
    Jun 24, 2024
    NEMA Boss Dr Barirega Speaks Out on Lubigi Wetland Eviction
    softpower.ug
    NEMA Boss Dr Barirega Speaks Out on Lubigi Wetland Eviction - SoftPower News
    The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) says all people claiming to have possessed land titles in Lubigi wetland after 1998, are having irregular titles.  “Despite reminders and written...
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