Environment

27 September 2026, 11:24 am

Commercial charcoal production returns to Maruzi Central Forest Reserve

By Odongo Daniel and Ogolo Ian Smith Residents living around Maruzi Central Forest Reserve in Akokoro Subcounty, Apac District, have raised concern over the renewed commercial production of charcoal, which they say is resulting in widespread tree cutting and threatening…

24 February 2026, 5:50 pm

Bush burning blamed for power blackouts in Lango

By Mike Okwang Ogule & Tonny Okello The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported the loss of more than 30 electricity poles in the Lango subregion during the current dry season due to rampant bush burning, contributing to…