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Environment
24 March 2026, 5:02 pm
Fort Portal rallies to save River Mpanga as environmental concerns grow
By Clare Nayebare Stakeholders in Fort Portal are raising alarm over the degradation of River Mpanga, citing encroachment, pollution, and deforestation as key threats. During the “Save River Mpanga” marathon organised by the Ministry of Water and Environment Uganda, leaders…
24 March 2026, 9:45 am
Ugandan pupils embrace environmental conservation
By Yoweri Kaguta In Uganda’s Kasese District, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Green School Project is changing pupils’ attitudes toward environmental conservation both in and outside their schools. Through environmental clubs, pupils are learning hands-on skills such…
19 March 2026, 1:12 pm
Students urged to take lead in environmental protection
By Ronald Ssemagonja Students at St Florence Secondary School in Kampala have been encouraged to take an active role in protecting the environment. The call was made by the deputy headteacher, Mubiru Jamir, during an address to the students. Mubiru…
15 March 2026, 10:13 am
Leaders call for water conservation amid erratic rainfal
By Freeman Canogura Farmers across Agago District have been urged to adopt water harvesting techniques as rains remain unpredictable and may stop unexpectedly, threatening crop production and livestock survival. Agago District experiences extreme seasonal variations in monthly rainfall, with dry…
15 March 2026, 7:24 am
Extension workers lead agroecology adoption across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Farmers in Agago District are increasingly adopting agroecology as a climate-smart approach to improve farm productivity, restore soil health, and strengthen resilience against erratic weather patterns. Agroecology combines ecological principles with farming practices, including intercropping, crop diversification,…
13 March 2026, 12:26 pm
Women urged to take lead in protecting the environment
By Richard Musaazi All women in the country have been encouraged to take the lead in the campaign to protect the environment, especially by teaching their children about the dangers of destroying forests, rivers, wetlands, and other elements that sustain…
11 March 2026, 6:20 pm
Mechanical failure paralyzes garbage collection in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Gulu City is grappling with a growing waste management backlog following the mechanical breakdown of key garbage collection trucks, severely slowing operations across several divisions and leaving heaps of refuse unattended. Laroo–Pece Division Mayor Geoffrey Otim confirmed…
11 March 2026, 5:18 am
Commissioner Seku urges youth to protect the environment
By Sarah Ejang The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku has on Tuesday 10.March.2026 urged the young people to uphold moral values, avoid risky behavior, and take part in protecting the environment. While passing…
6 March 2026, 12:58 pm
Activists urge government to enforce environmental protection laws
By Ronald Ssemagonja Environmental activists have urged the Ugandan government to strengthen the enforcement of laws aimed at protecting forests, wetlands, and other natural resources that are increasingly under threat. Speaking to journalists today in Kampala, the activists said the…
1 March 2026, 12:07 pm
Trade advisor Jim Tubuhaburwa joins KCCA in major Kampala clean-up drive
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Independent Presidential Advisor on Trade and Investment, Dr. Jim Tubuhaburwa, yesterday joined top leaders of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), residents, and volunteers in a large-scale clean-up exercise aimed at restoring cleanliness and improving the…