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Environment
29 January 2026, 8:43 pm
Kibaale communities warned against bush and wetland burning
By Kato Joseph Kibaale Environmental authorities in Kibaale District have issued a stern warning to communities against the practice of burning swamps and wetlands for cultivation. Wilson Kyamuhondeire, the Kibaale District Forest Ranger, says the illegal burning is mainly carried…
16 December 2025, 10:50 am
Kibaale district strengthens tree-planting efforts under climate-smart developme…
By Kato Joseph Kibaale Kibaale District has intensified tree-planting efforts as part of the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, funded by the World Bank. According to Juliet Nakate, the District Forest Officer, Kibaale’s forest…
13 November 2025, 8:05 pm
Over 1 million tree species planted as HOCADEO steps up environmental conservati…
By Joseph Kato In a major push for environmental conservation, Hoima Caritas Development Organisation (HOCADEO) a non-governmental organisation, has planted a total of 1,140,000 tree species across Kibaale district. Through the Restore Africa Program funded by Climate Asset Management and…
27 September 2025, 2:19 pm
Residents urged to unite against plastic waste to protect environment
By James Alinda Residents of Kibaale district have been urged to join forces against plastic littering, which remains a major challenge in environmental conservation. The call was made by the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, who also serves as the…