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Environment
8 June 2025, 4:35 pm
Government urged to continue sensitizing the public about conserving the environ…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The government of Uganda has been encouraged to continuously carryout sensitizations about the dangers of deforestation, greenhouse emissions, among others. On every 5th June, the world celebrate, the World Environment Day and Uganda decided to postpone the…
5 June 2025, 11:21
Greening Pader: Apio Grace’s Forest Mission Takes Root
By James Patrick Odongo In a quiet corner of Pader town council, along Latanya road, a powerful green revolution is taking root—led by a woman determined to change lives and landscapes. Apio Grace Kinyera, 49, is the founder of P’Lamunu…
2 June 2025, 11:20 am
Alebtong district adopts mediation to address widespread wetland encroachment
By Denis Ongora The Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in Alebtong has initiated mediation efforts to address widespread wetland encroachment by local communities, a growing concern amid Uganda’s broader climate change and environmental challenges. Deputy RDC Mathias Lutwama…
28 May 2025, 12:23 pm
Constructors advised on how to build without harming the environment
By Ronald Ssemagonja It is evident that the constitution industry currently is far from where it was about 400 years ago. In ancient days. Most Africans used grass, mud and cow dung to construct houses. Stones, bricks and sand were…
27 May 2025, 6:25 pm
Kagadi launches tree planting campaign ahead of Gen. Muhoozi’s 51st birthday r…
By James Muhumuza Muhoozi Kainerugaba (born 24 April 1974) is a Ugandan military officer and the eldest child of President Yoweri Museveni. He serves as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and is the…
24 May 2025, 10:44 am
Government urged to ignite sensitisation on climate change dangers
By Ronald Ssemagonja Article 245 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, protection and preservation of the environment. In section (a) of the same article, Parliament is mandated to by law to provide measures to protect and preserve…
23 May 2025, 7:25 pm
Balalo Herdsmen Given 14 Days to Vacate Northern Uganda
By Emmy Daniel Ojara zaagulu@gmail.com Nomadic pastoralists commonly known as balalo herdsmen have been given 14 days effective this Friday, 23rd May 2025, to vacate northern Uganda with their cattle or risk forceful evictions. State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth…
17 May 2025, 1:51 pm
Security accused of undermining environmental directives
By Denish Ongora Lira Security personnel have come under criticism for allegedly undermining the implementation of presidential directives aimed at curbing environmental degradation in Northern Uganda. This was revealed during a Lango regional stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lira District…
16 May 2025, 9:01 AM
Archbishop urges Agago leaders to embrace tree-planting initiatives
By David Ojok Jr His Grace, Archbishop Raphael P’Mony Wokorach of Gulu, has urged leaders in Agago district—particularly political leaders—to actively embrace and promote tree-planting initiatives as a vital step towards environmental conservation. Speaking during his homily at Aloi in…
9 May 2025, 11:13 am
Agriculturalists urged to embrace usage of solar energy system
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Opolot Sidronius Okaasai, while addressing participants at the national dialogue on integrating the productive use of solar energy into planning and budgeting for agriculture in Uganda, reaffirmed…