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Environment
23 October 2026, 8:09 am
MP Aguti distributes pine seedlings in Dokolo to combat climate change
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…
22 October 2026, 7:24 am
Shortage of environmental rangers threatens Uganda’s climate resilience and na…
By Regina Lalam Olal Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Water and Environment has revealed significant staffing and funding challenges that are undermining its capacity to protect Uganda’s wetlands, riverbanks, lakeshores and central forest reserves — ecosystems critical to the…
21 October 2026, 10:23 pm
Uganda’s charcoal ban sparks public debate as Parliament seeks government expl…
By Regina Lalam Olal Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s controversial charcoal ban has sparked nationwide debate, with Parliament directing the government to suspend enforcement of the restrictions pending an explanation on the availability and affordability of alternative cooking fuels for ordinary…
7 October 2026, 5:23 pm
Beyond the relief cycle: Parliamentary scrutiny exposes Uganda’s fragile clima…
By Frank Oyugi As meteorologists issue warnings over the anticipated El Niño rains, Uganda finds itself at a familiar and precarious crossroads. The dual threat of torrential rainfall in low-lying sub-regions and persistent food insecurity in Karamoja has once again…
28 September 2026, 4:54 am
How local action is spearheading Uganda’s climate battle
By Frank Oyugi Across the streets of Northern Uganda and throughout the nation, a silent environmental revolution is taking shape. What began as a government-driven civic exercise—the monthly National Cleaning Day, championed by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja—has rapidly evolved into…
28 August 2026, 4:37 pm
Ayeni urges climate-smart agriculture to secure food and livelihoods
By Frank Oyugi The discussion on QFM 94.3’s flagship morning talk show, Yite Twolo, featuring environmental activist Geoffrey Ayeni Walker, delivered a clear message: protecting our ecosystems and tackling climate change are not barriers to development but essential foundations for…
25 August 2026, 9:02 am
Uganda’s drowning crisis: A preventable public health emergency
By Frank Oyugi The danger is known. The causes are known. The solutions are known. What Uganda lacks is consistent implementation—and a reliable system for counting the lives being lost. On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, families and communities will gather…
21 August 2026, 2:54 pm
Agrochemical overuse threatens Lango’s soils and climate resilience
By Frank Oyugi Lira — In the agricultural heartland of the Lango Sub-region, a quiet crisis is unfolding beneath the surface. Driven by climate instability, unpredictable rainfall patterns and aggressive pest invasions such as fall armyworms and desert locusts, smallholder…
31 July 2026, 10:27 pm
Leaders urge tree planting as KCB Bank donates 800 seedlings to Lira school
KCB bank reprentatives ,pupils of Bur Lob and school authorities pose for a group photo after receiving tree snf fruit seedlings
23 May 2026, 1:58 pm
NEMA moves to tighten chemical controls amid asbestos and oil concerns
Participants pose for a group photo after a two days engagement