MP Aguti distributes pine seedlings in Dokolo to combat climate change

23 October 2026, 8:09 am

By Hillary Opio Omara

Dokolo, Uganda — Seven sub-counties and town councils in Dokolo District have so far benefited from the distribution of pine tree seedlings spearheaded by Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament Sarah Aguti Nyangkori, as part of efforts to reduce household poverty, promote environmental conservation and build resilience to climate change.

The beneficiary areas include Adeknino, Adok, Kangai Sub-county, Amwoma, Kangai Town Council, Agwata Sub-county and Agwata Town Council. The distribution exercise is ongoing, with Aguti pledging to extend the programme to communities across the entire district.

Speaking to the press, Aguti said she would continue engaging with her constituents and supporting initiatives aimed at improving household livelihoods while addressing environmental challenges.

She described tree planting as a practical investment in the future, saying pine trees could provide families with a source of long-term income while contributing to environmental protection and climate action.

Tree planting as a climate adaptation measure

Aguti noted that Dokolo, like many parts of the Lango sub-region, was experiencing the effects of climate change, including unpredictable rainfall, prolonged dry spells and land degradation. She said promoting pine growing at household level was one way of helping families adapt, restore degraded land and create alternative sources of income that could reduce pressure on natural forests.

“Tree planting is not just about income; it is about protecting our environment for our children and fighting the climate crisis that is affecting our gardens and livelihoods,” she said.

The legislator appealed to residents who had not yet received seedlings to remain patient, saying the programme was designed to reach communities throughout Dokolo District.

She also warned political leaders against engaging in unnecessary political propaganda and personal conflicts, urging them to focus on service delivery and fulfilling their responsibilities to the people.

Beneficiaries welcome initiative

Meanwhile, Rev. Charles Olya, a resident of Adok Sub-county and one of the beneficiaries, urged political leaders who had failed to fulfil their promises to avoid sabotaging individuals and organisations working to support communities.

Rev. Olya called for an end to unnecessary political conflicts, saying leaders should instead work together to promote meaningful development and climate-smart initiatives.

Several beneficiaries, including Etwop Thomas, Washington Odora, Shara Oluma and Evalyne Otim, welcomed the initiative and thanked Aguti for supporting tree planting in their communities.

They said the programme could help households develop alternative sources of income while encouraging residents to invest in activities that would benefit future generations. They added that tree planting could also help mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration and improve soil conservation.

The ongoing distribution of pine seedlings is expected to encourage more households across Dokolo District to embrace tree planting as a measure for environmental conservation, climate change mitigation and long-term economic investment.

Aguti said the programme would continue until communities across all sub-counties and town councils in Dokolo District had been reached.