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Environment
31 May 2026, 7:39 am
Lira district launches new council term with memorial tree planting initiative
By Winnie Auma Lira District has marked the beginning of the new local government term with a memorial tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and greening the district. The initiative, spearheaded by the District Natural Resources Department, saw councillors…
30 May 2026, 6:11 pm
KCCA, local leaders and partners step up environmental conservation and tree-pla…
Ronald Ssemagonja Various efforts have been made to educate the public about the importance of protecting the environment. Along Hoima Road, near the Kasubi Tombs, signposts remind people that cleanliness is key to maintaining a green and sustainable environment. Kampala…
28 May 2026, 5:27 pm
Alebtong leaders Launch Crackdown on Illegal Shea Tree Destruction
By Denish Ongora Security and community leaders in Alebtong District have intensified a major environmental protection operation targeting the illegal cutting of shea trees for charcoal production. The crackdown, that was launched in Amugu Sub-county, uncovered widespread destruction of shea…
23 May 2026, 9:28 pm
World Vision, Pader District promote FMNR for environmental restoration
World Vision sign in Ojile Village, Palwo Parish, Paiula Sub-county, at the home of one of the FMNR champion farmer
23 May 2026, 1:58 pm
NEMA moves to tighten chemical controls amid asbestos and oil concerns
Participants pose for a group photo after a two days engagement
22 May 2026, 8:49 pm
Pader targets five million trees in five-year restoration drive
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has set a target of planting five million trees over the next five years as part of efforts to restore degraded landscapes, improve livelihoods, and strengthen climate resilience through large-scale tree growing initiatives. Speaking during…
21 May 2026, 6:31 pm
Pader among districts to benefit from global forest restoration initiative
By Geoffrey Okwong Leaders and technical officials in Pader District have commenced implementation of a global forest and landscape restoration programme aimed at improving environmental conservation, supporting livelihoods and strengthening Uganda’s climate commitments. Speaking during an inception meeting held at…
4 May 2026, 5:26 pm
Alebtong begins massive tree planting push to restore forests
By Winnie Auma Alebtong District has embarked on an ambitious reafforestation programme aimed at restoring degraded forest reserves and strengthening environmental conservation efforts. The initiative, spearheaded by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Mathias Lutwama, was officially launched in collaboration with…
1 May 2026, 12:31 pm
KCCA rallies stakeholders to tackle air pollution in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to curb air pollution in Kampala, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifa Buzeki, addressed participants during a multi-sector policy dialogue on air quality management held at City Hall yesterday. Buzeki outlined…
30 April 2026, 2:04 pm
Water crisis hits Iwal ward as land degradation dries up sources
By Winnie Auma Residents of Iwal Ward in Lira City East Division are grappling with a growing water crisis, blamed on years of land degradation and wetland destruction. Locals say the problem stems from the continued cultivation of swamps, which…