Radio COMNETU
Environment
31 October 2026, 10:37 pm
Over 80 acres of wetlands encroached on in Dokolo district
By Winnie Auma Over 80 acres of wetlands have been destroyed through encroachment by communities in Apye Parish, Adok Subcounty in Dokolo district. Dokolo District Environment Officer, Luke Angat says wetland encroachment for farming and settlement is widespread in Adok…
31 October 2026, 10:01 pm
19.7 kilometres of wetlands recovered in Kwania as government begins demarcation
By Winnie Auma A total of 19.7 kilometres of wetlands have been recovered in Aduku Subcounty, Kwania district, as government begins demarcating wetlands to curb encroachment. According to Kwania District Senior Environment Officer Jimmy Okweny, about 30 percent of wetlands…
31 October 2026, 5:53 pm
Uganda holds fourth National Cleaning Day to promote community hygiene
By Ronald Ssemagonja Residents across the country have participated in the fourth National Cleaning Day exercise, aimed at promoting proper sanitation, protecting public health and keeping communities clean. The national exercise was hosted in Lira City, where the Prime Minister,…
31 October 2026, 5:43 pm
Nansana Division health officials sensitise residents on proper waste management
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Health officials in Nansana Division have embarked on sensitising residents on proper waste management, particularly during the nationwide cleaning exercise, urging them to stop dumping rubbish along roads. Frederick Nabikamba, who is leading the initiative, says…
27 October 2026, 5:20 pm
Ugandans urged to join fourth National Cleaning Day in Lira City
By Ronald Ssemagonja Ugandans have been urged to participate in the fourth National Cleaning Day, which will be held in Lira City, as part of government efforts to promote cleanliness and proper waste management. The call was made in Kampala…
26 October 2026, 9:54 am
KCCA launches cleanest division challenge with cash prizes
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Directorate of Public Health and Environment, has introduced a competition among the five city divisions to encourage residents to keep Kampala clean, with cash prizes for the winners. The initiative…
23 October 2026, 10:36 am
Uganda moves to institutionalise National Cleaning Days
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is considering stronger legal backing, dedicated funding and improved waste collection systems to sustain its monthly National Cleaning Days, following lessons from the initiative’s first three exercises. At a reflection meeting held in Kampala on Thursday,…
23 October 2026, 8:09 am
MP Aguti distributes pine seedlings in Dokolo to combat climate change
By Hillary Opio Omara Dokolo, Uganda — Seven sub-counties and town councils in Dokolo District have so far benefited from the distribution of pine tree seedlings spearheaded by Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament Sarah Aguti Nyangkori, as part of efforts…
22 October 2026, 1:12 pm
Kwania wetland demarcation sparks protests as local leaders deny prior knowledge
By Eyoo Solomon and Ogolo Ian Smith Residents in parts of Kwania District have protested against the ongoing demarcation of wetlands along Lake Kwania, claiming that concrete boundary markers have been placed on land they consider dry without prior notice…
22 October 2026, 10:59 am
TALEB Agency Initiative empowers communities to protect wildlife and restore nat…
By Joel Kaguta TALEB Agency Initiative continues to promote environmental conservation, wildlife protection and peaceful coexistence between people and nature in communities surrounding Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese District, Uganda. Through community outreach and environmental education, the organisation reports…