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12 January 2026, 4:33 pm
Pader residents, security agencies lead town clean-up ahead of Tarehe Sita
By Okwong Geoffrey Security agencies in Pader District on Monday joined community members in a major town clean-up drive aimed at improving environmental hygiene ahead of the upcoming Tarehe Sita celebrations scheduled for 6 February. The exercise, held at Pader…
12 January 2026, 12:50 pm
NRDI Director urges children to plant trees to combat climate change
By Lucky Patrick The Executive Director of the National Resources Development Initiatives (NRDI), Edgar Muganzi, has called on children across Uganda to dedicate part of their long holiday to planting at least one tree each a simple yet powerful way…
12 January 2026, 7:01 am
Public urged to restore traditional grazing lands and plant trees
By Geoffrey Okwong The public has been urged to restore traditional grazing grounds to curb the increasing number of animals roaming the streets, particularly in urban centres across the district. Fearless Kilama Wodacholi, LC III Chairperson for Pader Town Council,…
10 January 2026, 2:20 pm
Environmental experts raise concerns over threats from human activities
By Baker Okello Environmental experts have raised concerns over the threats posed by environmental degradation caused by human activities. The Acting Environment Officer of Lira District Local Government, Walter Ocen, expressed the concern yesterday evening in an exclusive interview with…
9 January 2026, 11:08 am
Youth group launches city clean-up campaign to restore green spaces
By Okurmu Edwin Kisa In a bid to restore a green environment through tree and grass planting, a group of young people under the initiative Love Uganda has launched a city clean-up campaign, particularly in the city centre, where grass…
5 January 2026, 7:20 pm
Kasese residents plant trees to protect Rwenzori Mountains’ receding snow
By Yoweri Kaguta Uganda’s Kasese District, home to the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, is grappling with numerous bare hills primarily caused by deforestation from charcoal burning, unsustainable farming, and encroachment. These illegal activities are resulting in severe soil and water erosion,…
2 January 2026, 8:57 pm
Human activities threaten soil fertility in Pader, local leaders warn
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Local leaders in Pader District have raised concerns over human activities contributing to declining soil fertility, threatening agricultural productivity. Among the activities cited are bricklaying, commonly carried out between December and March, and large-scale tree cutting.…
31 December 2025, 2:11 pm
Declining tree cover leaves Agago villages exposed to destructive winds
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District are raising concern over increasing destruction caused by strong winds, which they attribute to widespread loss of tree cover across the district. On December 10, 2025, a family in Pakor village, Parabongo…
31 December 2025, 9:39 am
Women and children bear the burden as water points dry across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Residents in several rural parts of Agago District are facing increasing difficulty accessing clean water as seasonal water sources dry up faster than expected, forcing women and children to walk longer distances in search of water. Across…
30 December 2025, 10:39 pm
Lango leaders call for action againts wetland degradation
By Winnie Auma Some local leaders in Lango have expressed concern about the high rate of wetland degradation in the area calling for arrest of victims. The LC3 chairperson of Ayami subcounty in Lira district, Thomas Obur said the environmental…