Heavy rains

29 October 2026, 11:31 am

Heavy rains devastate tomato farmers in Namisindwa

By Gerald Welikhe A commercial tomato farmer and boda boda rider in Namisindwa District is counting heavy losses after torrential rains destroyed his farm, leaving crops rotting in the garden and threatening his ability to repay a high-interest loan. The…

23 February 2026, 3:49 pm

Rains return to Mbale: Flood fears rise again

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo After three consecutive days of relentless downpours, mild flooding has begun to affect low-lying areas along the banks of rivers such as Namatala and Nabuyonga in Mbale City and the surrounding districts in Eastern Uganda’s Bugisu…