NEMA recognises Vision Group, journalist Tenywa over environment awareness efforts
Vision Group, a leading media conglomerate, was recognised for its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability through its various platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast media.
Executive Director Pio Vision Africa, Geoffrey Kamese handing over the NEMA award to Vision Group Multimedia Journalist Gerald Tenywa during the event at Serena Hotel on Friday June 19. (Credit: Isaac Nuwagaba)
KAMPALA - The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has recognised Vision Group’s outstanding efforts in promoting sustainability awareness at the third edition of the NEMA dinner awards.
Vision Group, a leading media conglomerate, was recognised for its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability through its various platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast media.
Gerald Tenywa, a Vision Group Multimedia Journalist, was equally honoured for his tireless efforts in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable development in Uganda. This was during during the NEMA third annual sustainability awards 2026 at Serena Hotel in Kampala over the weekend.
The event brought together key stakeholders in the environment sector to celebrate excellence in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
NEMA Executive Director Dr. Barirega Akankwasah expressed gratitude towards all nominees and winners, noting that Environmental, Social, and Governance standards are essential for socially and environmentally conscious investors.
Cultural troupe entertaining guests at Serena Hotel in Kampala during the third annual NEMA sustainability award ceremony. (Credit: Isaac Nuwagaba)
Stanbic Bank's Head of Sustainability, Catherine Adengo, emphasised the bank's integrated approach to environmental stewardship, adding that:“Environmental sustainability is not just an add-on; it is now a core part of our sustainability agenda rooted in our purpose, 'Uganda is our home, we drive her growth'”
The NEMA awards recognise and reward organisations and individuals implementing innovative and impactful environmental initiatives, promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility in Uganda.
NEMA recognised companies which excelled in establishing pollution control technologies to encourage other factories and manufacturing plants in the country to adhere to environment and climate management standards.
President Yoweri Museveni, in his 23 directives to save the environment, asked people to stop encroaching on wetlands. Uganda now has 45.9 million people implying that the environment will play a key role in providing food to the population and adaptation to climate change is key to the national agenda.
Others recognised included Absa Bank, Nabisunsa Girls School, Nyakasura School, European Union, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).