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Environment
24 April 2026, 8:46 am
Experts warn cemented graves are harming the environment in Lango,
By Agness Agilo Environmental experts in the Lango sub-region have raised concern over the growing practice of cementing graves, warning that it is contributing to environmental degradation. Leonard Otika, the Lira City Environment Officer, explained that traditional African burial practices…
17 February 2026, 3:48 pm
Okii-bura clan launches ‘rubbish pit – a must have’ campaign to promote en…
By Agness Agilo In an effort to promote proper waste management and protect the environment, the newly elected Awitong (clan head) of Okiibura, Benjamin Okii, has launched a campaign dubbed “Rubbish Pit – A Must Have.” Speaking to Radio Wa,…
27 January 2026, 3:43 pm
Environmental experts urge Lango to protect the environment amid rising climate…
By Agness Agilo Environmental experts have expressed concern over threats posed by environmental degradation caused by human activities. To tackle the issue, Leonard Otika, the Lira City Environment Officer, has urged the people of Lango to abandon destructive practices such…
10 January 2026, 2:20 pm
Environmental experts raise concerns over threats from human activities
By Baker Okello Environmental experts have raised concerns over the threats posed by environmental degradation caused by human activities. The Acting Environment Officer of Lira District Local Government, Walter Ocen, expressed the concern yesterday evening in an exclusive interview with…
16 December 2025, 4:58 pm
Lango Cultural Institution launches five-year plan to plant one million trees
By Agness Agilo In a significant step towards environmental conservation, the Lango Cultural Institution has launched a five-year initiative aimed at planting more than one million trees across the Lango sub-region. To support the success of the project, the Won…
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…