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26 November 2025, 7:57 am
Hoima mayoral hopeful Kahuma vows tough action on wetland encroachment
By James Muhumuza Uganda has diverse wetlands covering about 11–14% of its land area, which are vital for agriculture, water purification, flood control, and as habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna. In a renewed push to address…
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…
26 October 2025, 3:52 pm
Masindi MP urges collective action in fight against climate change
By James Muhumuza Fighting climate change through environmental conservation is a collective responsibility that demands urgent attention, the Bujenje County Member of Parliament in Masindi district, Mr Kenneth Kiiza Nyendwoha, has said. The legislator cautioned that ignoring the effects of…
24 October 2025, 11:53 am
Grassroots action seen as crucial in Uganda’s climate fight, experts say
By James Muhumuza Uganda, a country whose economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, is increasingly feeling the devastating effects of climate change from erratic rainfall and rising temperatures to rampant deforestation and plastic pollution. Despite government initiatives to curb environmental…