Radio Wa
Environment
25 November 2025, 3:49 pm
Otuke leaders tackle ongoing illegal shea tree cutting
By Agness Agilo Despite a presidential executive order banning the cutting and burning of Shea nut trees for charcoal, residents of Otuke District continue to engage in the practice, fuelling environmental degradation and worsening climatic conditions. In response, district authorities…
30 October 2025, 9:38 am
Cultural leaders in Lango rally communities to restore forests and wetlands
By Agness Agilo Although climate change remains a global concern, the Lango subregion has in recent years witnessed a particularly worrying trend. Some areas have suffered prolonged droughts, leading to famine and even loss of lives. Reports indicate that human…
20 October 2025, 3:17 pm
Land degradation in Lango linked to population pressure
By Agness Agilo Farmers in the Lango sub-region have linked the increasing rate of land degradation and declining harvests to rising population pressure. A survey conducted by Radio Wa across the region reveals that many farmers attribute environmental degradation to…
30 September 2025, 1:05 pm
Plastic waste collection becomes a source of livelihood in Lira city
By Agness Agilo In an effort to conserve the environment, several residents of Lira City have taken up plastic waste collection, not only as an environmental initiative but also as a source of income. Lillian Adur, a 45-year-old single mother…
25 September 2025, 2:44 pm
Lira nursery bed owners promote tree planting to combat climate change
By Agness Agilo In a bid to combat environmental degradation and mitigate the effects of climate change, nursery bed owners in Lira City are calling for a mandatory tree-planting initiative, urging individuals to plant a tree before cutting one down…