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Environment
30 October 2025, 4:26 PM
Torrential rains leave trails of destruction across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to roads and farmlands across Agago district, leaving farmers counting huge losses and travelers stranded. The downpour, which started late last week, washed away culverts, flooded gardens, and rendered several community…
30 October 2025, 3:55 PM
Agago residents turn to energy-saving stoves to curb firewood use
By Freeman Canogura Residents of Adilang subcounty in Agago district have welcomed a new energy-saving stove technology known as Keno Madit, introduced by Access Centre Uganda under its Smart Climate Program. The innovation aims to reduce dependence on firewood and…
30 October 2025, 9:38 am
Cultural leaders in Lango rally communities to restore forests and wetlands
By Agness Agilo Although climate change remains a global concern, the Lango subregion has in recent years witnessed a particularly worrying trend. Some areas have suffered prolonged droughts, leading to famine and even loss of lives. Reports indicate that human…
25 October 2025, 10:36 am
Uganda’s readiness to meet 2030 climate targets
By Ronald Ssemagonja As countries, Uganda inclusive, near the 2030 deadline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 24.7 percent as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement, Uganda’s level of preparedness has become a key concern. Uganda became a…
20 October 2025, 3:17 pm
Land degradation in Lango linked to population pressure
By Agness Agilo Farmers in the Lango sub-region have linked the increasing rate of land degradation and declining harvests to rising population pressure. A survey conducted by Radio Wa across the region reveals that many farmers attribute environmental degradation to…
17 October 2025, 11:32 am
Leaders, activists protest Kitubulu forest giveaway
By Ronald Ssemagonja Leaders, environmental activists, and members of the public concerned about climate change have strongly opposed the government’s decision to allocate Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve in Entebbe to a Chinese investor for development. The project, confirmed by the…
13 October 2025, 12:15
Kabarole district moves to evict wetland encroachers
By Lucky Patrick In a decisive move to combat environmental degradation, the Kabarole District Natural Resources Department, in collaboration with police and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), has embarked on the implementation of President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to evict encroachers…
13 October 2025, 10:36 am
KCCA holds city festival to promote clean and healthy environment
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to promote a clean and healthy environment, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) yesterday organised a city festival in Kampala, under the theme “Innovation, Culture, and Sustainability.” The event, which took place at Kololo Ceremonial…
7 October 2025, 13:17
Schools urged to promote tree planting through dance and drama
By Ali lukomo In an effort to promote tree planting, both government and private schools are being encouraged to use music, dance, and drama to convey environmental messages to the public. The idea is that while people enjoy the performances,…
6 October 2025, 3:21 pm
KCCA intensifies efforts to promote a clean and green Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified initiatives aimed at improving environmental conservation in Uganda’s capital, as part of its mandate to ensure a cleaner and healthier city. Over the years, KCCA has launched several campaigns,…