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4 November 2025, 11:34 am

Protect our wetlands! Gulu mayor calls for action

By Okello Gift The Mayor of Gulu City, Alfred Okwonga, has called on residents to stop encroaching on wetlands and to take responsibility for protecting the environment. Speaking to our reporter, Okwonga urged people to avoid farming or settling in…

30 October 2025, 4:47 pm

Gulu rally to save environment for future generations

By Okello Gift Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga and Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Aol Betty Ocan have called on residents to take an active role in protecting the environment, warning that failure to act could endanger future generations. Speaking…

19 August 2025, 5:25 pm

TEPU aligns biodiversity conservation with climate change mitigation

By Joyce Adokorach TotalEnergies EP Uganda is stepping up efforts to conserve biodiversity in the Tilenga project area—initiatives that also support Uganda’s climate change mitigation goals. Through forest corridor restoration, removal of invasive species, and wildlife protection, the company is…

30 July 2025, 1:46 pm

Acholi leaders urge tree planting to combat climate change

By Okello Gift Acholi cultural leaders are urging communities to intensify tree-planting efforts to combat widespread deforestation and environmental degradation in the region. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday, Rwot Kasimiro Ongom of the Patongo clan in Agago District noted…

22 July 2025, 3:31 pm

Pader authorities launch campaign to combat wetland encroachment

By Okello Gift Residents of Pader District have been warned against illegal encroachment on wetlands, with local authorities cautioning that violators will face legal consequences. Martine Okello, the District Forestry Officer, told our reporter on Friday morning that an increasing…

23 May 2025, 7:25 pm

Balalo Herdsmen Given 14 Days to Vacate Northern Uganda

By Emmy Daniel Ojara zaagulu@gmail.com Nomadic pastoralists commonly known as balalo herdsmen have been given 14 days effective this Friday, 23rd May 2025, to vacate northern Uganda with their cattle or risk forceful evictions. State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth…