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Climate change
21 October 2026, 1:06 pm
Opinion: Uganda needs affordable, sustainable clean cooking solutions
By Ainembabazi Shallon Women for Green Economy Movement Uganda (WOGEM) Every day, millions of Ugandan households face the challenge of finding affordable fuel to prepare their meals, with charcoal and firewood remaining the main sources of cooking energy for many…
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…
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, 3:20 pm
Kampala’s waste crisis opens new opportunities for youth
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala’s growing waste problem is emerging as both an environmental threat and an opportunity for young people to create jobs and businesses. The city generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tonnes of solid waste every day, according to…
10 September 2026, 1:15 pm
Mubende Woman MP calls for climate change support for communities
By Annet Nakato The Mubende District Woman Member of Parliament, Nakazibwe Hope Grania, has called for increased government support for communities affected by climate change. Nakazibwe made the remarks while attending the orientation of members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament in…
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…
30 March 2026, 11:57 am
Climate change is quietly making food unsafe in Uganda
Byamukama Alozious When Ugandans think about climate change, they often picture floods in Kasese, drought in Karamoja, or landslides in Bududa. But beyond these visible disasters, another crisis is unfolding more quietly the food people eat every day may be…
13 February 2026, 5:41 pm
African women drive climate solutions across the continent
By Byamukama Alozious On Thursday 13th February 2026, more than 100 journalists and climate advocates from Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and South Africa came together virtually for a cross-border science café hosted by the AMSCC Consortium, discussing the intertwined…