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Climate change
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…
24 April 2026, 10:58 am
Uganda unveils 2026–2030 malaria elimination plan targeting zero deaths
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched the 2026–2030 Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan, setting an ambitious target of achieving zero malaria deaths and accelerating Uganda’s transition from malaria control to full elimination. The strategy, unveiled at Hotel Africana…
16 December 2025, 5:19 pm
Kampala braces for hotter, drier December with occasional light showers – scie…
By Byamukama Alozious Climate scientists have warned that Kampala and its surrounding areas are likely to experience hotter-than-usual temperatures and predominantly dry conditions throughout December, with only occasional, isolated light showers expected as the dry season sets in. The projection…
3 December 2025, 2:41 pm
East and Southern African journalists urged to strengthen climate reporting
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists from East and Southern Africa have been urged to increase factual and science-based reporting as the climate crisis increasingly threatens public health, food systems, and economic stability across the region. This call was made during a…
10 November 2025, 12:26 pm
Charcoal trade and deforestation: A crisis burning Uganda’s future
By Byamukama Alozious The illegal charcoal trade continues to fuel widespread deforestation across Uganda, threatening forests, livelihoods, and the country’s climate future despite repeated government bans and enforcement efforts. When Charles Katabalwa, a journalist with Radio Sapientia in Kampala, noticed…
13 October 2025, 2:09 pm
Climate change and human greed drive birds away from Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda, once known for its vibrant skies and the early morning songs of birds, is slowly losing that natural melody. Environmentalists say a combination of climate change, deforestation, pollution, and human greed is driving many bird species…