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Environment
17 February 2026, 11:57 am
UEDCL intensifies fight against bush burning to reduce costs and outages
By Okwong Geoffrey Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has intensified efforts to curb bush burning across six districts, warning that the practice is contributing to frequent power outages, damage to electricity infrastructure, and rising operational costs. Leaders from the…
15 February 2026, 1:28 pm
Kawempe leaders urge government to fix drainage amid climate change
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with partners such as the World Bank, has continued to renovate and reconstruct drainage channels across the country as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and mitigate the growing impacts of…
13 February 2026, 6:45 pm
Gulu district takes action against deforestation: 2,000 trees to hit schools
By Gift Okello Gulu District has launched a major tree-planting drive, targeting over 2,000 trees in schools to combat deforestation. Speaking to our reporter on Friday, 13 February 2026, James Ocaka, the District Forestry Officer, said the initiative aims to…
13 February 2026, 5:41 pm
African women drive climate solutions across the continent
By Byamukama Alozious On Thursday 13th February 2026, more than 100 journalists and climate advocates from Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and South Africa came together virtually for a cross-border science café hosted by the AMSCC Consortium, discussing the intertwined…
12 February 2026, 8:42 am
Government, NEMA intervene to restore Bududa landslide-affected ecosystems
By Ali lukomo Following a series of devastating landslides in Eastern Uganda, the Government of Uganda, through the National Environment Management Authority, has introduced direct interventions to restore degraded areas on the slopes of Mount Elgon in a bid to…
10 February 2026, 8:51 pm
UEDCL launches anti-bush burning campaign in Northern Uganda
By Winnie Auma The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has launched an anti–bush burning campaign in Northern Uganda to improve power supply. Jonan Kiiza, Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at UEDCL, said that bush burning has severely affected…
10 February 2026, 10:12 am
Beekeeping boosts environmental protection in Pader district
By Okwong Geoffrey Beekeeping is increasingly emerging as a powerful tool for both environmental conservation and livelihood improvement in Pader District, local leaders and practitioners have said. According to Wycliffe Odong, Director of Kitamu Honey, farmers in the district are…
6 February 2026, 11:20 am
Otuke leaders warn against shea tree cutting, deforestation threat
By Oyugi Emmanuel Leaders of Otuke District have issued a stern warning to residents against cutting down shea nut trees for charcoal, citing serious environmental and climate consequences. The warning was delivered during a meeting of district and local leaders…
5 February 2026, 2:17 pm
Minister launches World Wildlife Day 2026 amid Kampala street clearance
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has officially launched the World Wildlife Day 2026 celebrations in Kampala, in collaboration with key stakeholders. The global event, which will be marked on 3 March…
4 February 2026, 11:41 am
Activists urge strict enforcement of Uganda’s environmental laws
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Environmental activists in Uganda have called on the government to strengthen and strictly enforce environmental laws as part of efforts to combat climate change and protect natural resources across the country. Speaking to journalists in Kampala,…