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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…