Kasese Guide Radio
Climate Change
31 March 2026, 9:47 am
Kasese on flood alert
By Kyamanduma Patrick Residents in parts of Kasese District have been urged to remain on high alert as water levels in River Nyamwamba, River Mubuku, and River Nyamugasani continue to rise sharply, raising fears of potential flooding. The most affected…
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, 7:20 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,…
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…
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…
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,…