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30 April 2026, 3:10 pm
Lango residents count losses as floods expose environmental damage
By Agness Agilo A section of residents in the Lango subregion are reeling from heavy losses after floods swept through their homes, leaving behind widespread destruction and renewed concerns over environmental mismanagement. The April rains, intensified by changing climate patterns,…
30 April 2026, 9:18 am
Farmers urged to embrace climate-smart practices as media training boosts awaren…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Farmers have been advised to take advantage of the current weather conditions in various parts of the country to sow weather-friendly seeds in order to avoid future losses. Additionally, since planting trees is one of the best…
24 April 2026, 8:46 am
Experts warn cemented graves are harming the environment in Lango,
By Agness Agilo Environmental experts in the Lango sub-region have raised concern over the growing practice of cementing graves, warning that it is contributing to environmental degradation. Leonard Otika, the Lira City Environment Officer, explained that traditional African burial practices…
10 April 2026, 2:45 pm
Hailstorm destroys crops in Apac, farmers appeal for urgent relief
By Odongo Daniel Local farmers, who had planted their crops early this year in anticipation of a good harvest, are now facing devastating losses in some parts of Atik division, Apac Municipality, following a rare and destructive hailstorm that struck…
31 March 2026, 5:34 pm
Gulu in climate crossfire as leaders push for immediate action
By Calnono Emmanuel Upson In Northern Uganda, Gulu District Local Government has raised the alarm over worsening climate conditions, warning that communities must urgently adopt climate-smart practices to protect their livelihoods. Authorities say increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, marked by sudden…
28 March 2026, 6:18 pm
Apac residents demand urgent action over dumpsite hazards
By Daniel Odongo Residents living near a waste dumping site in Apac Municipality are demanding urgent government intervention, warning that poor waste management is escalating both public health risks and climate change impacts. Like many urban centres across Uganda, Apac…
28 March 2026, 9:56 am
Uganda’s tree-planting drive raises ecological sustainability concerns
By, Daniel Odongo Uganda’s nationwide tree-planting campaigns long promoted as a key strategy in the fight against climate change are facing growing scrutiny from environmental experts, who warn that the increasing reliance on fast-growing exotic species may undermine long-term ecological…
27 March 2026, 8:00 pm
Government marks Lake Kwania boundary to curb floods
By Joshua Olomo As part of efforts to mitigate lake shore encroachment and prevent displacement of communities along Lake Kwania, the Ministry of Water and Environment has launched a boundary-marking exercise along the lake shores. The initiative, which began last…
27 March 2026, 12:59 pm
Climate-Resilient Zam Seeds launched to boost Northern Uganda yields
By Bonnyface Otim Ogwal Agro Supply Limited, Northern Uganda’s leading agro input dealer has unveiled a new variety of maize seed, Zam Seeds aimed at helping Ugandan farmers tackle the growing challenges of climate change and improve crop yields. The launch took place…
22 March 2026, 3:28 pm
Kirabo crowned miss climate change awareness Uganda 2026/27
By Ronald Ssemagonja Africa Tourism and Environment Initiatives (ATEI), in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment, has successfully organized the Miss Climate Change Awareness Uganda 2026/27 pageant, culminating in the crowning of Kirabo Patience Joyce as the national…