June 01
Uganda: Kasese Enforces Rainwater Harvesting to Curb Storm Water Runoff
Kasese Municipality has directed all homeowners to install rainwater harvesting systems before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing challenge of floods,… Read more »
May 31
Uganda: Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Uganda
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Uganda on Sunday night, sending tremors across its epicentre in central with parts of western, eastern and sections of the northern corridor… Read more »
May 25
Uganda: Balimwezo Calls for Clean Water and Better Sanitation in Kampala Schools
Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has called for increased efforts in promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and communities to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental… Read more »
Uganda: Ex-WBs Journalist Rumanyika Among Three Dead After Vehicle Hits Elephant in Murchison
Former WBS TV journalist and veteran media personality Robert Wamala Rumanyika has been confirmed among three people who died in a tragic road accident involving a Uganda Revenue… Read more »
Uganda: URA Officials Killed After Vehicle Hits Elephant Near Karuma
Robert Wamala Lumanyika, a senior official at the Uganda Revenue Authority and former WBS Television journalist, was one of the three officials killed Sunday night in a fatal… Read more »
May 22
Uganda: National Water Rolls Out Afcon 2027 Infrastructure Plan
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has assured residents affected by ongoing water supply interruptions that restoration works are in advanced stages, as engineers carry… Read more »
Uganda: Wakiso Schools Receive Handwashing Facilities Amid Heightened Ebola Prevention Efforts
More than 40 government primary schools in Wakiso District have received handwashing facilities in a move aimed at improving sanitation and preventing the spread of communicable… Read more »
Uganda: Explainer - Why Don't We Have Transparent Water Tanks?
At first glance, transparent water tanks are really cool to the eyes and appear to solve several everyday problems. Homeowners could easily monitor water levels without climbing… Read more »
Uganda: WWF Calls for Greater Investment in Uganda's Wildlife Corridors
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a new Wildlife Corridor Report, calling for stronger investment in Uganda's conservation landscapes and greater recognition of the… Read more »
East Africa: Today in History - Uganda Declares Lake Victoria a Disaster Zone Amid Rwanda Genocide Crisis
Uganda formally declared the northern shores of Lake Victoria a national disaster area on this day in 1994, as bodies from the Genocide against the Tutsi continued washing ashore… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: NWSC Engineers Work to Restore Water Supply After Katosi Plant Shutdown
Engineers from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation have assured the public that efforts are underway to restore water supply following the shutdown of the Katosi Water… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: Police Arrest Man Over Wife's Fatal Panga Attack
Police in Mubende District have arrested a man accused of brutally killing his wife following a domestic disagreement that allegedly arose after the woman declined his request for… Read more »
Uganda: Climate Change Hits Farmers Hard in Bukomansimbi
Farmers in Bukomansimbi District are counting losses following prolonged dry spells, heavy rains and unpredictable weather patterns that have severely affected agricultural… Read more »
Uganda: Rwenzori Leaders Unite to Tackle Water Resource Degradation
Stakeholders in the Rwenzori Region have formalized a regional alliance aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable water resource management under the… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: Forest Pharmacy - How Kibale's Chimpanzees Use Nature to Boost Health and Sexual Vitality
Deep within the lush ecosystem of Kibale Forest National Park, a remarkable story of survival, instinct and natural medicine unfolds every day. Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Small-Scale Farmers' Forum Expands Agroecology Training to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming in Eastern Uganda
The Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum Uganda (ESAFF Uganda) has intensified efforts to strengthen Community Agroecology Schools (CAS) in Eastern Uganda as part… Read more »
Uganda: Floods Leave Malaba Residents Homeless, Hungry and Fearing Disease Outbreak
Residents of Malaba Town Council are grappling with devastating floods that have submerged villages, destroyed homes and crops, and heightened fears of a possible disease outbreak… Read more »
May 12
Uganda: Museveni Orders Wetland Protection, Bans Farming in Swamps
President Museveni has ordered an immediate halt to rice and potato growing in wetlands, warning that continued destruction of swamps and forests is threatening Uganda's rainfall… Read more »
May 04
Uganda: Ibanda Authorities Suspend Gold Mining Over Wetland Degradation Concerns
Authorities in Ibanda District have suspended gold mining activities in Rukiri Sub-county following growing concerns from residents over the degradation of Katembe Wetland. Read more »
Uganda: Anadolu Foundation Brings Clean Water Relief to Vulnerable Communities in Jinja
Residents of Bulakabya village in Busede Sub-county, Jinja District have received a major boost in access to safe water following the construction of two boreholes by the Anadolu… Read more »
May 05
Uganda: Relief for Bukomansimbi As NGOs Roll Out Borehole Project to Address Water Crisis
Weeks after reports highlighted a worsening water crisis in Bukomansimbi District, relief has started reaching affected communities as non-governmental organizations roll out a… Read more »
May 03
Uganda: Nema Flags Off Four-Month Specialized Training for Environment Protection Force
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a four-month specialised training programme for 55 officers under the Environment Protection Force (EPF), in a… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Fishing Communities Reject Boat Limit Directive On Lakes Edward, George
Fishing communities in Kasese District are raising alarm over a new government directive limiting the number of boats at each landing site to just 33, warning that the move could… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Cracks Down On Poor Sanitation in Lubaga Division
Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has raised concern over worsening sanitation conditions in parts of Lubaga Division,… Read more »
April 29
Uganda: Flood Victims Storm Naguru Police Headquarters Over Delayed Compensation
Traders affected by last year's devastating floods in Kampala on Wednesday converged at the Naguru Police Headquarters, demanding government intervention over delayed compensation. Read more »
