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Environment
15 February 2026, 1:28 pm
Kawempe leaders appeal for government intervention on drainage amid climate chan…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, working with partners such as the World Bank, has continued to renovate and reconstruct drainage channels across the country as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and manage the growing impact of climate…
10 February 2026, 20:51
UEDCL launches anti-bush burning campaign in Northern Uganda
By Winnie Auma The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has launched an anti–bush burning campaign in Northern Uganda to improve on power supply. Jonan Kiiza, the Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at UEDCL, said bush burning has severely…
10 February 2026, 10:12 am
Beekeeping boosts environmental protection in Pader district
By Okwong Geoffrey Beekeeping is increasingly emerging as a powerful tool for both environmental conservation and livelihood improvement in Pader District, local leaders and practitioners have said. According to Wycliffe Odong, Director of Kitamu Honey, farmers in the district are…
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…