Climate
18 October 2026, 8:00 am
Climate change pushes Orom Families into poverty
By Otim Moses Climate change has pushed households in Orom Sub-county, Chua East County, Kitgum District, into poverty following prolonged drought that has disrupted the farming season. The concern was raised during a community baraza held on October 17, 2026,…
13 October 2026, 8:04 pm
Lango sub-region faces gaps in local disaster preparedness
By Baker Okello Lower local governments across the Lango sub-region are facing challenges in disaster preparedness and response, with several leaders reporting a lack of dedicated disaster management committees at the sub-county level. The concerns emerge as Uganda joins the…
13 October 2026, 6:29 pm
Government yakwongera amanyi mukufukirira mu budde by’ekyeya
Bya Nsubuga JohnOlukiiko lwaba Minister olw’omulundi ogwe kkumi n’ebbiri olwatudde mu State House lulina ensonga ezenjawulo zebakanyizako nga muno ensonga ey’okumwanjo mwabaddemu ekya government nga eyitta MU ministry yebyobulimi,obulungi nobuvubbi ,basazewo okwongera amanyi mu kufukirira ebilime naddala Ku balami abalina…
12 October 2026, 7:00 pm
Heavy rains destroy homes and crops, injure residents in Kwania
By Baker Okello Heavy rains and strong winds in Kwania District have caused widespread destruction, leaving several residents injured, houses damaged and crop gardens destroyed across more than five parishes. The LC3 Chairperson of Ayabi Town Council, John Denis Ebuu,…
12 October 2026, 11:15 am
Heavy rains destroy homes and over 1,400 acres of crops in Gulu city
By Emmanuel Mwaka Heavy downpours accompanied by severe hailstorms wreaked havoc across Laliya Ward in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, on Thursday 8 October 2026 evening, leaving hundreds of families stranded and destroying vast acres of farmland. Local authorities report that…
29 September 2026, 6:26 pm
Acholi subregion braces for above-normal rains
By Odong James Farmers and residents across the Acholi subregion have been advised to prepare for above-normal rainfall between September and December 2026, according to the seasonal climate outlook issued by the Ministry of Water and Environment through the Department…
28 September 2026, 9:22 pm
Museveni calls for conservation as Climate Change threatens eastern Uganda’s t…
By Humble Felix Mayatsa When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni arrived in Mbale to preside over Uganda’s 2026 World Tourism Day celebrations, the event was presented as a celebration of Eastern Uganda’s beauty, culture and economic potential. The President toured and…
28 September 2026, 1:16 pm
Mutuyambe omuziira gwasanyizawo emmere yaffe
Bya Nsubuga JohnAbawuliriza ba radio buwama nga bayitta mu program ya morning Express ekubirizibwa Uncle John bawanjagidde government n’abakulembeze Ku nkubba eyabononedde emmere yabwe nga yakubidwa omuziira negusanyawo buli kantu.Abantu abasinze okukosebwa bbebo muluuka gwe Nabitete omuli ebyalo NGA Buwere…
27 September 2026, 11:05 pm
Heavy rains leave residents counting losses in Kibaale
By Gerald Kirabo Residents of Kanoga- Kitoma Village in Matale Subcounty, Kibaale District, are counting losses after heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged houses and destroyed food crops. The incident occurred on Tuesday when heavy rains swept through the…
25 September 2026, 4:44 pm
Drought destroys 20,000 tree seedlings worth shs74m in Alebtong
By Baker Okello Only 37 of the 20,312 planted pine seedlings in Alebtong district have survived as the district counted losses of about 74 million shillings after prolonged drought destroyed more than 20,000 pine tree seedlings planted under a major…