Wetland Encroachment

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…

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…