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Environment
28 January 2026, 4:07 pm
From streets to solutions: Mbale youth transform plastic waste into opportunity
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Mbale City’s struggle with plastic waste is visible in its streets, markets, and drainage channels, particularly during the rainy season, when blocked waterways regularly trigger flooding. Amid this growing crisis, a quiet and largely informal solution…
27 January 2026, 3:43 pm
Environmental experts urge Lango to protect the environment amid rising climate…
By Agness Agilo Environmental experts have expressed concern over threats posed by environmental degradation caused by human activities. To tackle the issue, Leonard Otika, the Lira City Environment Officer, has urged the people of Lango to abandon destructive practices such…
26 January 2026, 9:54 pm
Newly elected Kamuli chairperson vows to protect the environment
By Ali lukomo The newly elected Local Council Five (LCV) Chairperson for Kamuli District, Mr Kaliro Dhizaala, has vowed to encourage communities to protect the environment, particularly wetlands, where human activities have led to environmental degradation. He said communities require…
26 January 2026, 4:08 pm
Mystery fire guts residential building in Pader district
By Ayiro Golden Vicky A mysterious fire on Monday afternoon, 26 January 2026, gutted a residential building in Olwor South Village, Acoro Parish, Pader District, leaving only a few household items rescued. The fire reportedly broke out at around 2:00…
25 January 2026, 2:34 pm
Bwaise teenagers lead fight against plastic pollution in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja A group of ten teenagers in Bwaise is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference in the fight against climate change. Six boys and four girls have taken the initiative to collect empty bottles…
22 January 2026, 10:12 am
Poor waste disposal worsens flooding crisis in Mbale City
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Once hailed as one of Uganda’s cleanest towns, Mbale City is now grappling with a worsening flooding crisis that residents, environmental experts and city planners increasingly attribute to years of poor waste disposal, weak enforcement of…
13 January 2026, 05:52
Pader town transformed as UPDF, Police and community clean together
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader Town Council underwent a notable environmental transformation on Monday, 12 January 2026, as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), police, political leaders, business operators and community members joined forces for an intensive clean-up exercise. Streets,…
12 January 2026, 4:33 pm
Pader residents, security agencies lead town clean-up ahead of Tarehe Sita
By Okwong Geoffrey Security agencies in Pader District on Monday joined community members in a major town clean-up drive aimed at improving environmental hygiene ahead of the upcoming Tarehe Sita celebrations scheduled for 6 February. The exercise, held at Pader…
12 January 2026, 12:50 pm
NRDI Director urges children to plant trees to combat climate change
By Lucky Patrick The Executive Director of the National Resources Development Initiatives (NRDI), Edgar Muganzi, has called on children across Uganda to dedicate part of their long holiday to planting at least one tree each a simple yet powerful way…
12 January 2026, 7:01 am
Public urged to restore traditional grazing lands and plant trees
By Geoffrey Okwong The public has been urged to restore traditional grazing grounds to curb the increasing number of animals roaming the streets, particularly in urban centres across the district. Fearless Kilama Wodacholi, LC III Chairperson for Pader Town Council,…