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Environment
28 March 2026, 11:03 am
Ugandans urged to embrace waste separation to protect environment and health
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa All Ugandans, especially those living in urban areas, have been urged to separate biodegradable waste from non-biodegradable waste as a way of protecting the environment and combating diseases caused by environmental degradation. This appeal was made…
26 March 2026, 8:04 pm
Buyende leaders push for tree planting to combat climate change
Meanwhile, the Woman Member of Parliament-elect for Buyende District, Namulondo Sarah, said tree planting was one of the key commitments she made to voters. She added that she has made it a routine to plant trees at every public function…
24 March 2026, 8:55 pm
Kadaga urges communities to unite in tree planting to combat climate change
By Ali Lukomo The Minister for East African Community Affairs and First Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, urged communities, especially women to take the lead in planting trees, regardless of the type. While addressing a number of…
24 March 2026, 5:29 pm
Agago calls for more women led climate change initiatives
By David Ojok Jr. As Uganda continues to observe the water and environment week (UWEWK) 2026 that runs until March 27th with dialogue and discussions based on environmental sustainability and climate actions, women in Agago District have cried out for…
24 March 2026, 5:02 pm
Fort Portal rallies to save River Mpanga as environmental concerns grow
By Clare Nayebare Stakeholders in Fort Portal are raising alarm over the degradation of River Mpanga, citing encroachment, pollution, and deforestation as key threats. During the “Save River Mpanga” marathon organised by the Ministry of Water and Environment Uganda, leaders…
24 March 2026, 9:45 am
Ugandan pupils embrace environmental conservation
By Yoweri Kaguta In Uganda’s Kasese District, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Green School Project is changing pupils’ attitudes toward environmental conservation both in and outside their schools. Through environmental clubs, pupils are learning hands-on skills such…
19 March 2026, 1:12 pm
Students urged to take lead in environmental protection
By Ronald Ssemagonja Students at St Florence Secondary School in Kampala have been encouraged to take an active role in protecting the environment. The call was made by the deputy headteacher, Mubiru Jamir, during an address to the students. Mubiru…
15 March 2026, 10:13 am
Leaders call for water conservation amid erratic rainfal
By Freeman Canogura Farmers across Agago District have been urged to adopt water harvesting techniques as rains remain unpredictable and may stop unexpectedly, threatening crop production and livestock survival. Agago District experiences extreme seasonal variations in monthly rainfall, with dry…
15 March 2026, 7:24 am
Extension workers lead agroecology adoption across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Farmers in Agago District are increasingly adopting agroecology as a climate-smart approach to improve farm productivity, restore soil health, and strengthen resilience against erratic weather patterns. Agroecology combines ecological principles with farming practices, including intercropping, crop diversification,…
13 March 2026, 12:26 pm
Women urged to take lead in protecting the environment
By Richard Musaazi All women in the country have been encouraged to take the lead in the campaign to protect the environment, especially by teaching their children about the dangers of destroying forests, rivers, wetlands, and other elements that sustain…