Kijani Forestry

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…

19 September 2025, 2:21 pm

Otuke steps up reforestation drive to combat environmental degradation

By Agness Agilo Otuke district has intensified efforts to restore its degraded environment by embracing an afforestation program spearheaded by Kijani Forestry, a non-governmental organisation. Speaking to Radio Wa, Francis Abola explained that the initiative follows the aftermath of the…