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18 October 2026, 8:00 am
Climate change pushes Orom Families into poverty
By Otim Moses Climate change has pushed households in Orom Sub-county, Chua East County, Kitgum District, into poverty following prolonged drought that has disrupted the farming season. The concern was raised during a community baraza held on October 17, 2026,…
29 September 2026, 6:26 pm
Acholi subregion braces for above-normal rains
By Odong James Farmers and residents across the Acholi subregion have been advised to prepare for above-normal rainfall between September and December 2026, according to the seasonal climate outlook issued by the Ministry of Water and Environment through the Department…
16 August 2026, 4:07 pm
Kitgum Taps Climate Resilience Project to Help Communities Adapt to Changing Cli…
By Otim Moses Kitgum District has been selected to pilot a Government of Uganda project aimed at helping communities adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, including water scarcity, prolonged dry spells and unpredictable rainfall. The Fostering Water Security…
30 July 2026, 6:26 pm
Kitgum District Forest Officer Lectures Farmers on Climate Adaptation Management
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Forest Officer, Mr. Martin Anywar, has urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices to reduce the effects of climate change on agriculture. Speaking during a farmers’ sensitization meeting with Mar Lonyo Farmer Group in Labongo…
30 July 2026, 5:55 pm
Climate Change Intensifies Hunger Crisis in Lamwo as Drought Claims Eight Lives
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in Lamwo District, where prolonged drought has triggered a severe food crisis that has claimed eight lives and left 126 people hospitalized with hunger-related illnesses. Speaking during a press conference organized…
17 July 2026, 5:30 pm
Hope for the Environment as Government sets Commissioning date for Regional Inci…
By Odong James After years of environmental degradation and growing public health concerns caused by poor disposal of hazardous medical waste, Northern Uganda is set for a major breakthrough. The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the long-awaited Regional Medical…
30 April 2026, 7:10 pm
RHU raises concern over climate change impact on SRHR
By Otim Moses Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) has expressed concern over the growing impact of climate change on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), particularly in Northern Uganda. The concerns were raised during a stakeholder engagement meeting held at…
30 April 2026, 6:08 pm
UCOBAC steps up efforts to sensitise public on climate change impacts
By Otim Moses The Uganda Community-Based Association for Women and Children Affairs (UCOBAC) has intensified efforts to sensitise the public on climate change, its impacts, and measures communities can take to protect the environment. Mr. Opio Silvanous, an official with…
11 March 2026, 6:39 pm
Digital E-Voucher System to Help Kitgum Farmers Access Climate-Smart Inputs
By Moses Otim As farmers in northern Uganda continue to face unpredictable rainfall and prolonged dry spells linked to climate change, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in partnership with M-Cash Uganda Limited, has trained farmers and…
25 February 2026, 10:57 am
Climate Variability Disrupts Planting Season in Lamwo District
By Otim Moses Changing weather patterns linked to climate variability are beginning to disrupt the traditional planting calendar in Lamwo District, as prolonged dry conditions persist across Northern and Eastern Uganda. Local leaders say the delayed onset of steady rains…