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Environment
6 February 2026, 11:20 am
Otuke leaders warn against shea tree cutting, deforestation threat
By Oyugi Emmanuel Leaders of Otuke District have issued a stern warning to residents against cutting down shea nut trees for charcoal, citing serious environmental and climate consequences. The warning was delivered during a meeting of district and local leaders…
5 February 2026, 2:17 pm
Minister launches World Wildlife Day 2026 amid Kampala street clearance
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has officially launched the World Wildlife Day 2026 celebrations in Kampala, in collaboration with key stakeholders. The global event, which will be marked on 3 March…
4 February 2026, 11:41 am
Activists urge strict enforcement of Uganda’s environmental laws
By Ronald Ssemagonja Environmental activists in Uganda have called on the government to strengthen and strictly enforce environmental laws as part of efforts to combat climate change and protect natural resources across the country. Speaking to journalists in Kampala, a…
3 February 2026, 4:14 pm
Karamoja pastoralists face severe water shortages amid climate change
By Our Reporter Pastoralists in Karamoja are facing a worsening crisis as water sources dry up under scorching temperatures, threatening both livestock and livelihoods. Their traditional way of life—once sustained by predictable rainfall and abundant pasture—is increasingly disrupted by climate…
31 January 2026, 9:52 pm
Kitgum’s Pager River faces pollution and encroachment
By Otim Moses Pager River, one of Kitgum District’s most important water sources, is experiencing increasing environmental degradation due to unchecked human activity, rapid population growth, and weak enforcement of environmental laws, according to local observations and past research. Over…
31 January 2026, 21:14
Buyende on high alert as disasters intensify around Lake Kyoga
By Ali Lukomo The residents of Buyende District, living around Lake Kyoga, are facing disasters and are at risk of more due to intensive warnings of floods and droughts, according to district officials. John Paul Mweene, the Environment Officer for…
31 January 2026, 19:24
Pader residents welcome LCV-elect’s one-million tree-planting initiative
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Residents of Pader District have welcomed an ambitious environmental initiative by the LCV-elect, Akena Alfred, to plant one million trees over the next five years, describing it as a timely response to the worsening effects of…
30 January 2026, 7:41 PM
FMNR recognised as key solution to environmental degradation in Agago
By Freeman Canogura The Chief of Kal P’Tongo in Agago District has urged communities to adopt Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) as a key strategy for restoring tree cover and protecting the environment from further degradation. Rwot Kasimiro Ongom commended Agago…
30 January 2026, 10:26 am
Reports highlight worsening climate crisis in Northern Uganda
By Otim Moses Latest reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate that Northern Uganda is facing severe climate vulnerability, characterised by rising temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall. According to Uganda’s National State of the Environment Report 2024, the region is experiencing…
29 January 2026, 8:43 pm
Kibaale communities warned against bush and wetland burning
By Kato Joseph Kibaale Environmental authorities in Kibaale District have issued a stern warning to communities against the practice of burning swamps and wetlands for cultivation. Wilson Kyamuhondeire, the Kibaale District Forest Ranger, says the illegal burning is mainly carried…