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Environment
9 July 2026, 12:43 pm
Abathanji clan rallies support for chimpanzee conservation
By Jonex Babulya As the world prepares to mark World Chimpanzee Day on July 14, members of the Abathanji Clan in Kasese District have been urged to take an active role in conserving the chimpanzee, their clan totem, to ensure…
26 June 2026, 9:24 am
Nursing school apologises over poor waste disposal practices
By Kyamanduma Patrick Rwenzori School of Nursing and Midwifery in Kasese Municipality has apologised to the neighbouring community over what has been perceived as poor waste disposal, which has negatively affected local residents. The development follows concerns raised by Mr…
24 March 2026, 9:45 am
Ugandan pupils embrace environmental conservation
By Yoweri Kaguta In Uganda’s Kasese District, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Green School Project is changing pupils’ attitudes toward environmental conservation both in and outside their schools. Through environmental clubs, pupils are learning hands-on skills such…
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,…
11 December 2025, 5:11 pm
Indiscriminate tree cutting is deadly, says environmentalist
By Barbra Muhindo Deforestation has increasingly impacted the environment, creating significant challenges for daily life. Ms Evelyn Kiryaghe Mugume, the Kasese Municipal Environmental Officer, has called for selective logging and sustainable forest management, which she says balances human needs for…
3 October 2025, 2:33 pm
Sensitise the locals about disasters
By Joel Kaguta Protecting land is essential for ensuring the healthy growth and high-quality production of plants. Healthy soil and a clean environment provide the necessary nutrients, water, and conditions that plants need to thrive. When land is well-preserved, it…
25 September 2025, 3:31 pm
Indigenous trees are so important for plantation-Fr. Anyasio
By Barbra Muhindo Rev. Fr. Anyasio Mbusa, Director of Caritas Kasese, has called for the large-scale planting of fruit trees to enhance food security and promote sustainable household income. Speaking to our reporter yesterday at his office in Kasese Town,…
9 September 2024, 8:08 pm
World Bank asked to fund drainage master plan in Kasese
By Augustine Mumbere Railway-18 Construction Company has recommended to the World Bank the funding of a drainage master plan to manage floods in Kasese municipality, Thembo Nyamunungu, the company’s former sociologist, has revealed. Speaking to Kasese Guide Radio this morning,…