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Environment
31 October 2025, 4:24 PM
Authorities battle rising cases of illegal fishing in Agago wetlands
By Freeman Canogura The ongoing rainy season has led to a sharp rise in fish stocks across Agago River and surrounding wetlands, but district authorities are warning that the boom has come with a dangerous surge in illegal fishing practices.…
31 October 2025, 1:14 pm
Stakeholders call for action on sustainable waste management in Uganda’s citie…
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a move to curb the dangers of climate change and promote cleaner cities, officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, climate lawyers, and private sector representatives yesterday convened for the…
31 October 2025, 9:03 am
Ecotrust Uganda Targets a Fully Green Environment in 10 Years
By Otim Moses Ecotrust Uganda, a non-governmental organization that has operated in Uganda for over 25 years, has pledged to achieve a completely green environment within the next decade. The organization is currently implementing projects in four districts of the…
30 October 2025, 6:59 pm
Lira City boda-boda riders embrace eco-friendly electric motorcycles
By Oboke Michael and Odota Adubango Mourine An increasing number of boda-boda operators in Lira city is transitioning to electric motorcycles as part of the growing shift toward sustainable mobility. These motorcycles are mainly distributed on loan by Spiro, an…
30 October 2025, 4:47 pm
Gulu rally to save environment for future generations
By Okello Gift Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga and Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Aol Betty Ocan have called on residents to take an active role in protecting the environment, warning that failure to act could endanger future generations. Speaking…
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…