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Climate change
13 October 2026, 5:33 pm
Climate crisis raises flood risks as Kampala rains claim Two lives and hit Wakis…
By Byamukama Alozious Two people have died and property has been damaged after heavy rains flooded parts of Kampala and the surrounding metropolitan area, renewing concerns about the region’s preparedness for increasingly dangerous weather. The deaths occurred on Sunday, October…
6 October 2026, 2:26 pm
East Africa urged to turn climate finance commitments into real investments
By Annet Nakato East African countries have been urged to move beyond climate finance pledges and focus on securing investments that can strengthen resilience and support the implementation of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The call was made by the…
25 September 2026, 2:12 pm
The rains are back: what does climate change mean for community women.
By Regina Nassanga As Uganda moves from a prolonged dry season into the rainy season, the program discusses how changing weather patterns and climate change affect women, families, agriculture, water, health and livelihoods. It also explores practical ways communities can…
23 September 2026, 10:04 pm
Climate change deepens risks of school dropout, early pregnancy in Northern Ugan…
By Annet Nakato Climate change is increasingly affecting families and communities in Uganda, with prolonged heat, crop losses and reduced household incomes creating additional challenges for children and young people, a woman Member of Parliament has warned. Christine Lanyero Awany,…
10 September 2026, 3:42 pm
Masaka farmers count losses as prolonged dry spell destroys crops
By Byamukama Alozious Farmers in Masaka City are counting heavy losses after nearly four months of persistent sunshine and dry conditions destroyed coffee, matooke and other food crops. During a visit to farmers in Kanabukulilo Village, Bisanje Ward, Kimanya-Kabonera Division,…
18 August 2026, 10:33 am
Topic: Climate Change and Women in Politics: Challenges, Opportunities and the P…
By Regina Nassanga This program explores the impact of climate change on communities in Uganda, with a particular focus on women and women in political leadership. It examines how challenges such as drought, floods, food insecurity and water shortages affect…
17 August 2026, 8:26 pm
Solimo: Living with the pain of climate change
By Byamukama Alozious For Cheptoek Abigail Solimo, the climate crisis is not just about changing weather it is about lives lost, families broken and memories that continue to hurt. Coming from the Sebei region and studying Environmental Science at Kyambogo…
13 August 2026, 12:07 pm
Kalerwe woman recalls nearly 20 years of flooding
By Byamukama Alozious Lukwata, a long-time resident of Kalerwe in Kawempe Division, Kampala, has lived in the area since 2006. She says she has witnessed nearly two decades of flooding and the changes it has brought to homes and the…
12 August 2026, 5:58 pm
Kigali wetland restoration project nears completion as city tackles flooding
By Annet Nakato Kigali — Kigali is set to strengthen its response to flooding and climate change as the restoration of five major wetlands in and around the city nears completion. The Gikondo, Nyabugogo, Kibumba, Rwampara and Rugenge-Rwintare wetlands are…
11 August 2026, 2:47 pm
Drought in Karamoja deepening food insecurity
By Byamukama Alozious Prolonged drought in Karamoja is deepening food insecurity, with new data linking dozens of deaths to hunger-related causes. Although the Government and other humanitarian agencies have been providing food relief to affected communities, questions remain about the…