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6 September 2026, 10:20 am
KCCA urges Kisenyi residents to embrace daily cleanliness
By Ronald Ssemagonja KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has urged residents of Kisenyi in Kampala to make cleanliness a daily responsibility as the Authority intensifies efforts to improve sanitation across the city. Buzeki made the call yesterday while joining residents,…
4 September 2026, 11:10 am
Elders to perform rain dance as severe drought grips Amolatar
By Odur Alphonce Elders in Kabangala Parish, Muntu Subcounty, Amolatar District, have resolved to perform a traditional rain dance today, Friday, following a severe one-month drought that has affected the area. Speaking to our reporter yesterday evening, Mr Ocen Andrew,…
4 September 2026, 9:34 am
Rwenzururu Minister calls for collective action on climate change
By Kyamanduma Patrick The changing climate in the Rwenzori region continues to affect communities from season to season, prompting calls for increased environmental conservation. The Rwenzururu Kingdom Minister of Cultural Heritage, Native Administration and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Aganatiya Katya, has…
3 September 2026, 7:16 pm
Pader police revive tree planting drive amid drought challenges
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Central Police Station has revived its tree-planting initiative as part of efforts to conserve the environment and improve the surroundings of the police facility. The Police plan to plant at least 10 trees within the station…
31 August 2026, 10:13 pm
Wetland and forest encroachment threatens climate stability in Buyende and Jinja
Ali Lukomo Encroachment on wetlands, forests and other water catchment areas is threatening environmental conservation and disrupting natural processes that regulate rainfall and local climate, authorities have warned. Mrs. Bernardet Kumwidilwo, Vice Chairperson of Buyende District, said activities such as…
31 August 2026, 8:36 pm
Sand mining threatens River Aswa ecosystem in Lira
By Winnie Auma The Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change has raised concern over extensive sand mining along River Aswa, warning that the activity is creating large pits that are disrupting water flow and threatening the river’s ecosystem. The call follows…
29 August 2026, 8:16 pm
National Cleaning Day: 22 arrested in Dokolo as Kwania reports low turnout
By Winnie Auma Police in Dokolo District have arrested 22 people for allegedly failing to comply with the government directive to participate in the national community cleaning exercise.The arrests were made during today’s cleaning exercise, which is conducted at the…
29 August 2026, 4:02 pm
Vice President Alupo launches second National Cleaning Day in Kira Municipality
By Ronald Ssemagonja Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jesca Alupo has launched the second National Cleaning Day in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, at UMEA Primary School. Alupo said keeping Uganda clean is everyone’s responsibility and assured the public that the Government…
29 August 2026, 13:43
Pader leaders link environmental responsibility to municipality status
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader Town Council leaders have called for greater community responsibility in waste management and environmental protection, saying sustained cleanliness is essential if the town is to achieve its ambition of attaining municipality status. The call was…
29 August 2026, 12:57
Dfcu Bank leads corporate support for Pader cleaning exercise
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Dfcu Bank has joined the Government and community leaders in supporting the National Cleaning Day exercise in Pader Town Council, providing cleaning materials and encouraging residents to take collective responsibility for maintaining a clean environment. The…