Climate

5 August 2025, 10:26 am

Wetland restoration initiative launched in Kwania district

By Olomo Joshua The Ministry of Water and Environment, in collaboration with the Kwania District Local Government, has launched a week-long initiative to restore degraded wetlands that have been encroached upon for rice cultivation. The restoration drive, which commenced on…

18 June 2025, 11:37 am

Extensive charcoal, firewood use blamed on high electricity cost

By Denish Ongora Despite increasing awareness of climate change and the health risks of traditional fuels, the majority of Ugandan households continue to rely heavily on charcoal and firewood for cooking. This trend persists primarily due to the high cost…