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Environment
4 November 2025, 11:34 am
Protect our wetlands! Gulu mayor calls for action
By Okello Gift The Mayor of Gulu City, Alfred Okwonga, has called on residents to stop encroaching on wetlands and to take responsibility for protecting the environment. Speaking to our reporter, Okwonga urged people to avoid farming or settling in…
3 November 2025, 12:13 pm
Heavy rains leave 31 dead as Uganda faces worsening flood crisis
By Byamukama Alozious Authorities in Kampala have issued fresh alerts and stepped up flood preparedness measures as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the country, leaving at least 31 people dead and hundreds displaced. The move follows days of…
31 October 2025, 10:34 pm
Poor plastic waste disposal impacts 90% of environment in Pader
By Ayiro Golden Vicky Plastic waste mismanagement continues to pose a serious environmental challenge in Pader District, with about 90% of residents contributing to the problem through the use and poor disposal of plastic bags, locally known as kavera. The…
31 October 2025, 19:46
When Screens Become Poachers’ Tools
By Lakomekec Kinyera “The Click That Kills: Uganda Faces a Growing Online Wildlife Threat Before Any Formal Case Is Recorded“ In Uganda, the forest is no longer the only hunting ground. Wildlife traffickers have moved online, exploiting social media and…
31 October 2025, 6:32 pm
Hon. Santa Okot to involve youth in tree planting drive in Aruu North
By Geoffrey Okwong Hon. Santa Okot, the Member of Parliament for Aruu North Constituency in Pader District has announced plans to involve the youth in a major tree-planting exercise scheduled for next year. Speaking to our reporter recently, Hon. Okot…
31 October 2025, 4:24 PM
Authorities battle rising cases of illegal fishing in Agago wetlands
By Freeman Canogura The ongoing rainy season has led to a sharp rise in fish stocks across Agago River and surrounding wetlands, but district authorities are warning that the boom has come with a dangerous surge in illegal fishing practices.…
31 October 2025, 1:14 pm
Stakeholders call for action on sustainable waste management in Uganda’s citie…
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a move to curb the dangers of climate change and promote cleaner cities, officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, climate lawyers, and private sector representatives yesterday convened for the…
31 October 2025, 9:03 am
Ecotrust Uganda Targets a Fully Green Environment in 10 Years
By Otim Moses Ecotrust Uganda, a non-governmental organization that has operated in Uganda for over 25 years, has pledged to achieve a completely green environment within the next decade. The organization is currently implementing projects in four districts of the…
30 October 2025, 6:59 pm
Lira City boda-boda riders embrace eco-friendly electric motorcycles
By Oboke Michael and Odota Adubango Moureen An increasing number of boda-boda operators in Lira city is transitioning to electric motorcycles as part of the growing shift toward sustainable mobility. These motorcycles are mainly distributed on loan by Spiro, an…
30 October 2025, 4:47 pm
Gulu rally to save environment for future generations
By Okello Gift Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga and Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Aol Betty Ocan have called on residents to take an active role in protecting the environment, warning that failure to act could endanger future generations. Speaking…