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24 February 2026, 5:50 pm
Bush burning blamed for power blackouts in Lango
By, Mike Okwang Ogule & Tonny Okello Lira City – The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported the loss of more than 30 electricity poles in the Lango sub-region during the current dry season due to rampant bush…
23 February 2026, 3:49 pm
Rains return to Mbale: Flood fears rise again
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo After three consecutive days of relentless downpours, mild flooding has begun to affect low-lying areas along the banks of rivers such as Namatala and Nabuyonga in Mbale City and the surrounding districts in Eastern Uganda’s Bugisu…
19 February 2026, 1:27 pm
Six arrested over illegal charcoal trade along Lamwo border
By Otim Moses Security agencies in Lamwo District on Saturday, 15 February 2026, arrested six suspects in connection with illegal charcoal burning and trade along the Lamwo border corridor. Lamwo Resident District Commissioner, William Komakech, confirmed the arrests, stating that…
19 February 2026, 1:00 pm
Low awareness slows adoption of briquettes in Lira City
By Oboke Micheal Lira City Environment Officer Leonard Otika said the city is partnering with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to promote smart cooking solutions, including briquettes, as a strategy to protect the environment. However, he noted that…
18 February 2026, 8:24 pm
60 journalists trained in climate-smart conservation farming strategies
By Okwong Geoffrey A total of 60 journalists from across Uganda have undergone training in climate-smart conservation farming, aimed at strengthening media coverage of climate-resilient agricultural practices. The engagement, held at Bomah Hotel Limited in Gulu City on Wednesday, 18…
17 February 2026, 18:26
Lira district restores 46.1% of its degraded wetlands
By Ambrose Okwanga Lira District has restored 46.1% of its degraded wetlands. Of the population previously engaged in wetland degradation, 60% have left the wetlands in search of alternative livelihoods, while the remaining 40% continue to claim the wetlands as…
17 February 2026, 3:48 pm
Okii-bura clan launches ‘rubbish pit – a must have’ campaign to promote en…
By Agness Agilo In an effort to promote proper waste management and protect the environment, the newly elected Awitong (clan head) of Okiibura, Benjamin Okii, has launched a campaign dubbed “Rubbish Pit – A Must Have.” Speaking to Radio Wa,…
17 February 2026, 11:57 am
UEDCL intensifies fight against bush burning to reduce costs and outages
By Okwong Geoffrey Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has intensified efforts to curb bush burning across six districts, warning that the practice is contributing to frequent power outages, damage to electricity infrastructure, and rising operational costs. Leaders from the…
15 February 2026, 1:28 pm
Kawempe leaders urge government to fix drainage amid climate change
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with partners such as the World Bank, has continued to renovate and reconstruct drainage channels across the country as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and mitigate the growing impacts of…
13 February 2026, 6:45 pm
Gulu district takes action against deforestation: 2,000 trees to hit schools
By Gift Okello Gulu District has launched a major tree-planting drive, targeting over 2,000 trees in schools to combat deforestation. Speaking to our reporter on Friday, 13 February 2026, James Ocaka, the District Forestry Officer, said the initiative aims to…