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26 January 2026, 4:08 pm
Mystery fire guts residential building in Pader district
By Ayiro Golden Vicky A mysterious fire on Monday afternoon, 26 January 2026, gutted a residential building in Olwor South Village, Acoro Parish, Pader District, leaving only a few household items rescued. The fire reportedly broke out at around 2:00…
25 January 2026, 2:34 pm
Bwaise teenagers lead fight against plastic pollution in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja A group of ten teenagers in Bwaise is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference in the fight against climate change. Six boys and four girls have taken the initiative to collect empty bottles…
22 January 2026, 10:12 am
Poor waste disposal worsens flooding crisis in Mbale City
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Once hailed as one of Uganda’s cleanest towns, Mbale City is now grappling with a worsening flooding crisis that residents, environmental experts and city planners increasingly attribute to years of poor waste disposal, weak enforcement of…
13 January 2026, 05:52
Pader town transformed as UPDF, Police and community clean together
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader Town Council underwent a notable environmental transformation on Monday, 12 January 2026, as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), police, political leaders, business operators and community members joined forces for an intensive clean-up exercise. Streets,…
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,…