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Environment
24 November 2025, 7:34 am
Experts warn climate change drives urban migration and disease outbreaks
By James Muhumuza According to Aggrey Aluso, Uganda is already experiencing the direct consequences of human-driven climate change, which has intensified flooding, extreme weather patterns and environmental degradation. The Executive Director of Resilience Action Network Africa (RANA) warned that clear…
29 September 2025, 7:53 am
Kagadi tree planting campaign gains momentum as residents participate
By James Muhumuza Tree planting is the process of establishing young trees for purposes such as land reclamation, forestry, or landscaping. It involves careful preparation, proper hole digging, root management, correct tree placement, backfilling, and consistent watering to support the…
27 May 2025, 6:25 pm
Kagadi launches tree planting campaign ahead of Gen. Muhoozi’s 51st birthday r…
By James Muhumuza Muhoozi Kainerugaba (born 24 April 1974) is a Ugandan military officer and the eldest child of President Yoweri Museveni. He serves as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and is the…
25 July 2024, 7:52 am
20 acres of illegal wetland crops destroyed in Kagadi environmental enforcement
By James Muhumuza This enforcement action aligns with a presidential directive aimed at restoring and conserving natural environments to mitigate climate-related impacts. A targeted crackdown on wetland encroachment in Bwikara sub-county, Kagadi district, yesterday led to the destruction of approximately…
13 June 2024, 9:37 am
Kagadi environmental officer arrested for illegal tree cutting, granted bail
By James Muhumuza The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act No. 8, 2003, prohibits dealings on land reserved as CFRs without the authorisation of the NFA, thus, in case of prohibited activities e.g. illegal pit sawing and charcoal burning, the timber…
12 June 2024, 8:07 am
Kagadi district environmental officer arrested for unauthorized tree cutting
By James Muhumuza Gerald Byoona remains in custody at Kagadi Central Police Station as investigations continue to identify others involved in the illegal tree cutting at the district compound. Gerald Byoona, the Environmental Officer for Kagadi District Local Government, was…
21 March 2024, 12:19 pm
Bunyoro premier urges nationwide collaboration for environmental conservation
By James Muhumuza Earth Hour, initiated by WWF in Australia in 2017, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about environmental conservation and encourage individuals to dedicate an hour to activities promoting nature preservation. The Prime Minister for Bunyoro…
19 January 2024, 7:57 am
Kyegegwa District Implements Urgent Livestock Sale Ban to Halt Spread of Foot an…
In a decisive move to contain the rapid spread of Foot and Mouth Disease, authorities in Kyegegwa district have enforced a ban on the sale of livestock at the Rwensasi market, effective next week. The weekly market, held every Thursday…