Author: John Okot
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“One finger in clean energy, two legs in fossil fuels”: TotalEnergies accused of COP29 greenwashing offensive
TotalEnergies’ charm offensive has ramped up, having been found guilty of making misleading claims about its commitment to sustainability this year. A week before the COP29 ... -
“The worst first week of a COP”: Frustrations rise as week two begins
Negotiators and activists from Africa say there has been very little positive progress at COP29 as well as a worrying focus on false solutions. As the ... -
“An ecological war is going on”: Uganda charcoal booms despite ban
Our undercover investigation highlights how easily corruption and unclear borders continue to undermine the charcoal ban in Uganda. When Mustapha Gerima decided to drop in on ... -
“Why do they punish us?” Uganda charcoal ban ignites transition debate
While welcomed in principle, the abrupt charcoal ban has left both traders and buyers unsure of where to turn. Earlier this year, Hamidu Ssenyondo, a charcoal ... -
“Danger is imminent”: Ugandans blame EACOP tree clearings for floods
Floods submerged farms near TotalEnergies’ 700-acre industrial area. The oil major has compensated 88 people. Officials say thousands were affected. Floods first ripped through Sam Akuguzibwe’s ... -
“Enemies of the state”: Uganda targets climate activists in quiet crackdown
Activists say the government is using arrests and psychological torture to avoid signs of abuse that could lead to bad publicity for EACOP investors. In December ...
