Deforestation

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…