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Environment
28 April 2026, 6:19 pm
Displacement to degradation: Lira community trapped in sand mining pleads for su…
By Ambrose Okwanga Residents of Ogur Sub-county in Lira District have appealed to Join for Water to support them with sustainable livelihood projects to reduce their dependence on activities driving wetland degradation.The call comes as Join for Water, in partnership…
28 April 2026, 9:40 am
Kaabong artisanal miner still buried in deep gold pit as rescue efforts stall
By Alexander Mackey Okori Efforts to retrieve a body of artisanal miner believed to be still trapped beneath the gold mining pit in Kaabong district have proved futile, according to the police. The victim as Nangiro Lokubal aged 26, a…
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…
17 April 2026, 4:40 pm
NEMA warns illegal sand miners, calls for stronger climate action in Uganda
By Ronald Ssemagonja In efforts to join global actions aimed at reducing and preventing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment in Uganda, the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, has reaffirmed the authority’s…
10 April 2026, 2:17 pm
ERA urges stronger action on climate change and environmental protection
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has assured the public that it will take strong measures to protect the environment and work closely with the private sector to promote climate change awareness in Uganda. ERA made the remarks…
31 March 2026, 9:45 pm
Mbale Environment Officer issues stern warning: Vacate river banks or face arres…
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The District Environment Officer for Mbale has issued a strong warning to residents still occupying riverbanks and waterways, urging them to vacate flood-prone areas immediately or risk arrest by authorities. Mr Charles Wakube, whose office leads…
31 March 2026, 20:26
Northern Uganda farmers face increasing challenges from unpredictable rainfall
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Farmers and experts in Northern Uganda report that unpredictable rainfall and changing weather patterns are disrupting traditional farming practices, prompting the adoption of adaptive strategies such as irrigation, drought-tolerant crops, and agroforestry. Northern Uganda is facing…
31 March 2026, 7:47 pm
Bududa farmers resort to deforestation as landslide-prone soils fail
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Local small-scale farmers in the Elgon sub-region’s mountainous district of Bududa have resorted to clearing forests to create new farmland for crop cultivation. Since the return of the rainy season, many farmers in Bushika Sub county…
31 March 2026, 6:41 pm
Kitgum district Forest Officer urges adoption of agroforestry to protect the env…
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Forest Officer, Mr Martin Anywar, has highlighted both the benefits and challenges of agroforestry in the community, urging farmers to adopt sustainable land management practices. He emphasised the importance of fallowing land to restore soil…
29 March 2026, 6:32 pm
Lango College, Rotary club team up for environmental push
By Winnie Auma The Rotary Club of Lira Metropolitan has donated more than 1,000 tree seedlings to Lango College as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation in the Lango sub-region. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the school, the…