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Environment
29 August 2026, 9:52 am
Wetlands key to flood control as El Niño approaches
By Freeman Canogura In this episode of Lok Pa Lapur (Farmers’ Voice), Antony Tooyero, a climate activist and agricultural expert, explains the important role wetlands play in controlling floods, regulating water flows and protecting communities as heavier rains are expected…
31 July 2026, 9:38 am
Agago residents sound alarm over waste pollution
By Freeman Canogura Residents of Agago District have raised concerns over increasing waste pollution, blaming poor disposal practices for environmental degradation, blocked waterways, and unhealthy living conditions in their communities. The concerns were raised during the Lok Pa Lapur community…
24 March 2026, 5:29 pm
Agago calls for more women led climate change initiatives
By David Ojok Jr. As Uganda continues to observe the water and environment week (UWEWK) 2026 that runs until March 27th with dialogue and discussions based on environmental sustainability and climate actions, women in Agago District have cried out for…
15 March 2026, 10:13 am
Leaders call for water conservation amid erratic rainfal
By Freeman Canogura Farmers across Agago District have been urged to adopt water harvesting techniques as rains remain unpredictable and may stop unexpectedly, threatening crop production and livestock survival. Agago District experiences extreme seasonal variations in monthly rainfall, with dry…
15 March 2026, 7:24 am
Extension workers lead agroecology adoption across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Farmers in Agago District are increasingly adopting agroecology as a climate-smart approach to improve farm productivity, restore soil health, and strengthen resilience against erratic weather patterns. Agroecology combines ecological principles with farming practices, including intercropping, crop diversification,…
30 January 2026, 7:41 pm
FMNR recognised as key solution to environmental degradation in Agago
By Freeman Canogura The Chief of Kal P’Tongo in Agago District has urged communities to adopt Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) as a key strategy for restoring tree cover and protecting the environment from further degradation. Rwot Kasimiro Ongom commended Agago…
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…