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Environment
31 December 2025, 2:11 PM
Declining tree cover leaves Agago villages exposed to destructive winds
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District are raising concern over increasing destruction caused by strong winds, which they attribute to widespread loss of tree cover across the district. On December 10, 2025, a family in Pakor village, Parabongo…
31 December 2025, 9:39 AM
Women and children bear the burden as water points dry across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Residents in several rural parts of Agago District are facing increasing difficulty accessing clean water as seasonal water sources dry up faster than expected, forcing women and children to walk longer distances in search of water. Across…
30 November 2025, 8:32 AM
Environmentalists warn grassland burning threatens wildlife
By Freeman Canogura Environmental activists and local leaders in Agago are raising the alarm over the increasing practice of burning grasslands, warning that the activity is destroying wildlife habitats, depleting soil nutrients, and accelerating environmental degradation across the subcounty. The…
29 November 2025, 4:56 PM
Leaders raise alarm over rapid wetland encroachment along River Agago
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District have expressed concern over the rapid encroachment on wetlands along the Agago River, warning that uncontrolled cultivation and settlement are placing the ecosystem at serious risk. According to district officials, large sections…
31 October 2025, 4:24 PM
Authorities battle rising cases of illegal fishing in Agago wetlands
By Freeman Canogura The ongoing rainy season has led to a sharp rise in fish stocks across Agago River and surrounding wetlands, but district authorities are warning that the boom has come with a dangerous surge in illegal fishing practices.…
30 October 2025, 4:26 PM
Torrential rains leave trails of destruction across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to roads and farmlands across Agago district, leaving farmers counting huge losses and travelers stranded. The downpour, which started late last week, washed away culverts, flooded gardens, and rendered several community…
30 October 2025, 3:55 PM
Agago residents turn to energy-saving stoves to curb firewood use
By Freeman Canogura Residents of Adilang subcounty in Agago district have welcomed a new energy-saving stove technology known as Keno Madit, introduced by Access Centre Uganda under its Smart Climate Program. The innovation aims to reduce dependence on firewood and…
30 September 2025, 10:42 PM
Poverty drives Agago residents to charcoal burning despite warnings
By Freeman Canogura Residents in Agago District are continuing to cut down trees for charcoal production, citing poverty and a lack of alternative livelihoods, despite repeated campaigns against environmental destruction. In Laamiyo Sub county, David Okello, 43, admitted he is…
30 September 2025, 10:09 PM
Plastic waste clogging drains in Patongo town council
By Freeman Canogura Plastic waste is choking drainage systems in Patongo Town Council, with residents warning of rising health and flooding risks as the rainy season continues. Around Oliga Market in Oliga Ward, open drains are clogged with plastic bottles,…
30 September 2025, 9:58 PM
Soil degradation threatens food security in Agago
By Freeman Canogura Farmers in Agago District say declining soil fertility is undermining food production, with years of over-cultivation leaving the land exhausted and harvests shrinking. In Orina Parish, Laperebong Sub county, Okot Bosco, a 48-year-old father of seven, said…