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11 March 2026, 6:20 pm
Mechanical failure paralyzes garbage collection in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Gulu City is grappling with a growing waste management backlog following the mechanical breakdown of key garbage collection trucks, severely slowing operations across several divisions and leaving heaps of refuse unattended. Laroo–Pece Division Mayor Geoffrey Otim confirmed…
24 February 2026, 9:25 pm
Gulu City releases funds to end seven-month garbage crisis
By Gift Okello Authorities in Layibi division have received funds to resume garbage collection following months of public concern over an uncollected waste heap at Alot Market, commonly known as Cuk Alot. The dumping site, located near residential homes in…
13 February 2026, 6:45 pm
Gulu district takes action against deforestation: 2,000 trees to hit schools
By Gift Okello Gulu District has launched a major tree-planting drive, targeting over 2,000 trees in schools to combat deforestation. Speaking to our reporter on Friday, 13 February 2026, James Ocaka, the District Forestry Officer, said the initiative aims to…
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, 4:02 pm
Pader Environmental Officer urges tree planting to combat climate change
Okello Gift PADER, UGANDA — Janet Cathy Aciro, the Pader District Environmental Officer, has urged the community to intensify tree planting efforts to help mitigate the increasing effects of climate change in the region. Her remarks came on Thursday during…
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…