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Environment
12 February 2026, 08:42
Government, NEMA intervene to restore Bududa landslide-affected ecosystems
By Ali lukomo Following a series of devastating landslides in Eastern Uganda, the Government of Uganda, through the National Environment Management Authority, has introduced direct interventions to restore degraded areas on the slopes of Mount Elgon in a bid to…
31 January 2026, 21:14
Buyende on high alert as disasters intensify around Lake Kyoga
By Ali Lukomo The residents of Buyende District, living around Lake Kyoga, are facing disasters and are at risk of more due to intensive warnings of floods and droughts, according to district officials. John Paul Mweene, the Environment Officer for…
29 January 2026, 16:32
Buyende leaders address climate, environmental concerns over nuclear project
By Ali lukomo Speaking in an interview, Mr Kanaku Michael, the outgoing Local Council Five Chairman for Buyende District, said they engaged with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, emphasising key issues such as climate impacts and environmental concerns.…
26 January 2026, 21:54
Newly elected Kamuli chairperson vows to protect the environment
By Ali lukomo The newly elected Local Council Five (LCV) Chairperson for Kamuli District, Mr Kaliro Dhizaala, has vowed to encourage communities to protect the environment, particularly wetlands, where human activities have led to environmental degradation. He said communities require…
2 December 2025, 13:16
Holidaymakers urged to plant indigenous trees and care for them
By Ali lukomo The months of November and December are the only period when children have free time to work with their parents and guardians. Therefore, they should use this time to plant trees and take care of them, including…
26 November 2025, 13:28
Community displaced by rising Lake Kyoga waters seeks government support
By ALI lukomo The community living along lake shores in Buyende District is calling for government intervention after being displaced by rising waters from Lake Kyoga. Speaking in an interview, residents said they had lived peacefully in the area for…
21 November 2025, 11:16
Ugandan President calls for harmonised wetland utilisation
By Ali lukomo Speaking to the media after his campaign tour in Kamuli and Luuka, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a press conference at his state lodge in Busoga, where he offered notable advice to the people of Busoga on…
20 November 2025, 07:59
Protecting the environment for economic gains
By Ali lukomo The community has been encouraged to be creative and protect the environment while also earning some income. In the past, plastics were commonly found scattered on the ground, as recycling initiatives had not yet been discovered. However,…
7 October 2025, 13:17
Schools urged to promote tree planting through dance and drama
By Ali lukomo In an effort to promote tree planting, both government and private schools are being encouraged to use music, dance, and drama to convey environmental messages to the public. The idea is that while people enjoy the performances,…