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17 February 2026, 18:26
Lira district restores 46.1% of its degraded wetlands
By Ambrose Okwanga Lira District has restored 46.1% of its degraded wetlands. Of the population previously engaged in wetland degradation, 60% have left the wetlands in search of alternative livelihoods, while the remaining 40% continue to claim the wetlands as…
10 February 2026, 20:51
UEDCL launches anti-bush burning campaign in Northern Uganda
By Winnie Auma The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has launched an anti–bush burning campaign in Northern Uganda to improve power supply. Jonan Kiiza, Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at UEDCL, said that bush burning has severely affected…
29 January 2026, 18:55
Lira City bans use of polythene bags in schools
By Winnie Auma Lira City officials have banned the use of polythene bags, commonly known as “kaveera,” in schools as part of efforts to preserve the environment. The initiative, according to the City Education Officer, Canon Jane Obeny, was announced…
30 December 2025, 22:39
Lango leaders call for action againts wetland degradation
By Winnie Auma Some local leaders in Lango have expressed concern about the high rate of wetland degradation in the area calling for arrest of victims. The LC3 chairperson of Ayami subcounty in Lira district, Thomas Obur said the environmental…
22 December 2025, 20:13
Heavy rain continues to cause stress and disruption for locals
By Winnie Auma George William Omony, the Forecasting Services Manager at the Uganda National Meteorological Authority, said he has received concerns from some farmers asking whether they can plant trees during this period. However, he advised that farmers should not…
25 November 2025, 19:16
UPDF disposes off impounded charcoal
By Winnie Auma The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), under the command of the 5th Division, have destroyed over 1,500 bags of charcoal impounded across Lango during their recent operation. Speaking at Lira Main Barracks during the exercise, Maj. Gen.…
24 November 2025, 10:21
Floods destroy homes, locals count losses in Adyel Kasubi
By Ambrose Okwanga Residents of Adyel Kasubi Cell in Lira City West Division are counting heavy losses after floods devastated their homes. The flooding is reportedly caused by blocked drainage channels, allegedly due to a prominent Lira-based businessman. The drainage…