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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…
5 February 2026, 12:37 pm
Climate shocks undermine Uganda’s fight against malaria
By Byamukama Alozious Credit; Musinguzi Blanshe Climate change is tightening its grip on Uganda’s long struggle against malaria. New global research warning that climate change could drive an additional 123 million malaria cases and more than 500,000 deaths across Africa…
23 January 2026, 3:32 pm
Climate change, flooding fuel disease outbreaks across Africa – WHO
By Byamukama Alozious The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has warned that climate change, flooding, and population displacement are accelerating the spread of cholera and other deadly diseases across parts of Africa, particularly in Southern Africa. Speaking during a…