Kasese Guide Radio
Agriculture
23 February 2026, 6:53 pm
Farmers regain hope through solar irrigation in Kasese
By Yoweri Kaguta Kasese: The effects of climate change continue to intensify in Kasese District, with residents reporting prolonged dry spells, intense rainfall, floods, hailstorms and landslides that have destroyed homes, gardens, bridges, schools and health facilities. Over the past…
13 February 2026, 7:27 pm
Women embrace climate adaptation mitigation measures
By Yoweri Kaguta 11th February, 2026 Kasese: In May 2013, residents of Kasese district in Uganda witnessed how floods rendered people homeless. Kasese town which is the foothill of Mount Rwenzori recorded loss of crops, animals and loss of social…
5 January 2026, 7:04 pm
Kasese faces growing fears of impending famine
By Yoweri Kaguta A prolonged dry spell in Kasese District has raised fears of an impending famine, with many farmers struggling as crops wither and livestock suffer. Both commercial and rural farmers had anticipated taking advantage of early rains in…
22 November 2025, 3:23 pm
Locals embrace climate smart agriculture
By Kaguta Joel Families displaced by floods in Kasese District have embraced climate-smart farming initiatives to achieve food security and build resilience against future climate shocks. In May 2020, several families across the district woke up to find they had…
27 September 2025, 3:33 pm
Farmers decry dry spell season
By Jonex Babulya A section of farmers in Kasese Municipality has expressed concern over the prolonged dry spell expected this season. Ms Annet Musoki and Violet Kyakimwa, small-scale farmers from Central Division, said the current weather conditions—marked by scorching sun…