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Environment
6 October 2025, 11:26 am
NAPE trains 150 Kotido women in environmentally friendly skills
By Mathew Abekson The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) has trained 150 women in Kotido to produce briquettes as part of an initiative aimed at addressing climate change while also empowering them economically. The women have been organised into…
3 October 2025, 2:33 pm
Sensitise the locals about disasters
By Joel Kaguta Protecting land is essential for ensuring the healthy growth and high-quality production of plants. Healthy soil and a clean environment provide the necessary nutrients, water, and conditions that plants need to thrive. When land is well-preserved, it…
30 September 2025, 10:42 PM
Poverty drives Agago residents to charcoal burning despite warnings
By Freeman Canogura Residents in Agago District are continuing to cut down trees for charcoal production, citing poverty and a lack of alternative livelihoods, despite repeated campaigns against environmental destruction. In Laamiyo Sub county, David Okello, 43, admitted he is…
30 September 2025, 10:09 PM
Plastic waste clogging drains in Patongo town council
By Freeman Canogura Plastic waste is choking drainage systems in Patongo Town Council, with residents warning of rising health and flooding risks as the rainy season continues. Around Oliga Market in Oliga Ward, open drains are clogged with plastic bottles,…
30 September 2025, 9:58 PM
Soil degradation threatens food security in Agago
By Freeman Canogura Farmers in Agago District say declining soil fertility is undermining food production, with years of over-cultivation leaving the land exhausted and harvests shrinking. In Orina Parish, Laperebong Sub county, Okot Bosco, a 48-year-old father of seven, said…
30 September 2025, 1:05 pm
Plastic waste collection becomes a source of livelihood in Lira city
By Agness Agilo In an effort to conserve the environment, several residents of Lira City have taken up plastic waste collection, not only as an environmental initiative but also as a source of income. Lillian Adur, a 45-year-old single mother…
29 September 2025, 12:18 pm
FAPAD launches tree-planting campaign in Agikdak Sub county
By Sarah Ejang On Friday, 26 September 2025, Fapad (Facilitation for Peace and Development) officially launched a tree-planting campaign in Agikdak Sub county, marking a significant step towards environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. The initiative began with the distribution…
29 September 2025, 7:53 am
Kagadi tree planting campaign gains momentum as residents participate
By James Muhumuza Tree planting is the process of establishing young trees for purposes such as land reclamation, forestry, or landscaping. It involves careful preparation, proper hole digging, root management, correct tree placement, backfilling, and consistent watering to support the…
27 September 2025, 2:19 pm
Residents urged to unite against plastic waste to protect environment
By James Alinda Residents of Kibaale district have been urged to join forces against plastic littering, which remains a major challenge in environmental conservation. The call was made by the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, who also serves as the…
25 September 2025, 3:31 pm
Indigenous trees are so important for plantation-Fr. Anyasio
By Barbra Muhindo Rev. Fr. Anyasio Mbusa, Director of Caritas Kasese, has called for the large-scale planting of fruit trees to enhance food security and promote sustainable household income. Speaking to our reporter yesterday at his office in Kasese Town,…