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Environment
10 January 2026, 2:20 pm
Environmental experts raise concerns over threats from human activities
By Baker Okello Environmental experts have raised concerns over the threats posed by environmental degradation caused by human activities. The Acting Environment Officer of Lira District Local Government, Walter Ocen, expressed the concern yesterday evening in an exclusive interview with…
9 January 2026, 11:08 am
Youth group launches city clean-up campaign to restore green spaces
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a bid to restore a green environment through tree and grass planting, a group of young people under the initiative Love Uganda has launched a city clean-up campaign, particularly in the city centre, where grass and…
5 January 2026, 7:20 pm
Kasese residents plant trees to protect Rwenzori Mountains’ receding snow
By Yoweri Kaguta Uganda’s Kasese District, home to the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, is grappling with numerous bare hills primarily caused by deforestation from charcoal burning, unsustainable farming, and encroachment. These illegal activities are resulting in severe soil and water erosion,…
2 January 2026, 8:57 pm
Human activities threaten soil fertility in Pader, local leaders warn
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Local leaders in Pader District have raised concerns over human activities contributing to declining soil fertility, threatening agricultural productivity. Among the activities cited are bricklaying, commonly carried out between December and March, and large-scale tree cutting.…
31 December 2025, 2:11 pm
Declining tree cover leaves Agago villages exposed to destructive winds
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District are raising concern over increasing destruction caused by strong winds, which they attribute to widespread loss of tree cover across the district. On December 10, 2025, a family in Pakor village, Parabongo…
31 December 2025, 9:39 am
Women and children bear the burden as water points dry across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Residents in several rural parts of Agago District are facing increasing difficulty accessing clean water as seasonal water sources dry up faster than expected, forcing women and children to walk longer distances in search of water. Across…
30 December 2025, 10:39 pm
Lango leaders call for action againts wetland degradation
By Winnie Auma Some local leaders in Lango have expressed concern about the high rate of wetland degradation in the area calling for arrest of victims. The LC3 chairperson of Ayami subcounty in Lira district, Thomas Obur said the environmental…
29 December 2025, 7:56 pm
Nasenyi swamp shrinks amid changing weather patterns
By Gerald Welikhe Communities living near swamps in several parts of eastern Uganda have long relied on these wetlands for income-generating activities. Traditionally, the waterlogged areas have supported crops such as rice and sweet potatoes, providing both food and a…
29 December 2025, 5:49 pm
Minister for Environment Condemns Bush Burning in Northern Uganda
The State Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Beatrice Atim Anywar, has condemned the practice of bush burning, warning that it destroys soil nutrients and degrades the environment. Speaking during a visit to northern Uganda, particularly the Acholi sub-region, the…
29 December 2025, 16:26
Pader residents cautioned as bush burning looms in dry season
By Ekel Bonny Daniel As the dry season intensifies in Pader District, authorities are warning residents about the dangers of bush burning. Traditionally used to clear land for farming, hunting, or regenerating grazing fields, bush burning is expected to increase…