Voice of Lango
Environment
22 July 2025, 1:25 pm
Community-based initiative launched to tackle pollution on Lake Kwania
By Olomo Joshua The Ministry of Water and Environment has appointed local leadership teams to oversee the wellbeing of landing sites along Lake Kwania, focusing on promoting hygiene and sanitation, improving public health among fishing communities, and combating the use…
14 July 2025, 6:54 pm
Lira City, Energy Ministry partner to promote biogas use in schools
By Denish Ongora Lira City Council has partnered with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to promote the adoption of biogas technology in schools as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to firewood. Lira City Environment Officer, Otika Leonard, revealed…
25 June 2025, 11:29 am
Four Companies Join Plastic Waste Management Efforts in Lira City
By Denish Ongora Four companies have expressed interest in managing plastic waste in Lira City, aiming to collect and recycle 40,000 tons of plastic annually. In the current financial year 2024/2025, Mukwano Group, Coca-Cola, and other partners have already collaborated…
11 June 2025, 4:59 pm
LC1s, LC2s accused of aiding wetland degradation in Kwania
By Joshua Olomo Kwania District Environment Officer, Jimmy Okweny, has accused some LC1 and LC2 chairpersons of abetting wetland degradation by accepting bribes from residents to allow cultivation in wetlands. Speaking at a community meeting held yesterday in Ongoceng parish,…
2 June 2025, 11:20 am
Alebtong district adopts mediation to address widespread wetland encroachment
By Denis Ongora The Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in Alebtong has initiated mediation efforts to address widespread wetland encroachment by local communities, a growing concern amid Uganda’s broader climate change and environmental challenges. Deputy RDC Mathias Lutwama…
17 May 2025, 1:51 pm
Security accused of undermining environmental directives
By Denish Ongora Lira Security personnel have come under criticism for allegedly undermining the implementation of presidential directives aimed at curbing environmental degradation in Northern Uganda. This was revealed during a Lango regional stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lira District…
1 May 2025, 6:45 pm
Tekwaro Me Lango launches 10-million tree planting campaign
By Denis Okello Lira The Tekwaro Me Lango has launched an ambitious initiative to plant 10 million trees across the Lango subregion within the next five years in a major push for environmental conservation. Patrick Okullo Okeng, Minister for Information…
16 August 2024, 5:04 pm
Driver arrested in Apac for transporting charcoal amid conservation measures
By Joshua Olomo Security in Apac district has arrested a driver transporting 720 bags of charcoal. This follows an order from the Apac Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to implement President Yoweri Museveni’s directive against the sale and burning of charcoal…
30 June 2024, 5:43 pm
Lango farmers embrace soil and water conservation for food security
By Odota Adubango Moureen Uganda faces alarming soil fertility decline and food security threats due to erosion and poor management. Local initiatives promote conservation practices and sustainable farming to mitigate risks and protect ecosystems, supported by NGOs and community efforts.…