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Environment
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…
28 March 2026, 21:21
SOS Uganda partners with schools to restore environment and livelihoods in pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Several primary schools in Pukor Sub-county are taking bold steps to address environmental degradation through tree planting and sustainability initiatives, thanks to a growing partnership with development organizations and local leaders. The initiative, spearheaded by SOS…
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…