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Environment
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 has…
29 April 2026, 11:34 am
Shs 5 billion project launched to restore Aswa catchment
By Denish Ongora Join for Water, in partnership with the World Resources Institute and the Ministry of Water and Environment, has launched a Shs5 billion water resources management project targeting the Aswa I and II sub-catchment areas. The project will…
28 April 2026, 9:21 pm
TCEN urges learners’ participation in climate action through tree planting
By kyalisimaasuman The Community Empowerment Network (TCEN) Uganda, a non-governmental organisation, has encouraged school children to take part in environmental restoration through tree planting, in a bid to mitigate climate change. The message was delivered by the Chief Executive Officer…
28 April 2026, 6:23 pm
Fort Portal marks World Earth Day with cleanup and tree planting
By Kaboha Fort Portal City joined the rest of the world last week in commemorating World Earth Day 2026 on 22 April with a large-scale clean-up and tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and responsible waste management. The initiative,…
28 April 2026, 6:19 pm
Lira community trapped in sand mining seeks sustainable livelihoods
By Ambrose Okwanga Residents of Ogur Sub county in Lira District have appealed to Join for Water to support them with sustainable livelihood projects in order to reduce their dependence on activities that are driving wetland degradation. The call comes…
28 April 2026, 6:12 pm
Stakeholders rally to protect River Mpanga amid growing climate change threats
By Lucky Patrick A renewed call to protect the vital waters of River Mpanga has been issued in Fort Portal, as stakeholders from across the region gathered for a two-day training focused on safeguarding the Mpanga catchment. Held last week…
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…