Lira District

16 September 2026, 6:13 pm

Cattle Restocking Raises Climate and Wetland Concerns in Lira District

By Walter Okello The government’s cattle restocking programme in Lira District is raising concerns over increasing pressure on wetlands, with authorities warning that environmental degradation could undermine the region’s ability to cope with climate-related challenges. Lira Assistant Resident District Commissioner…

30 April 2026, 6:25 pm

Climate change deepens health challenges for women living with albinism in Lira

By Joshua Olomo Climate change is increasingly undermining access to healthcare and amplifying environmental health risks among women with disabilities, particularly persons with albinism in Lira District and Lira City. These concerns emerged during a recent stakeholders’ dialogue organised by…