February 16
Uganda: Storm Leaves Hundreds Homeless in Pallisa
Hundreds of families in Pallisa District are counting losses after a violent storm swept through more than 15 villages, leaving homes flattened, crops destroyed and communities… Read more »
February 15
Uganda: NFA to Open Bugoma Forest Boundaries Next Week Amid Encroachment Crackdown
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has confirmed it will commence boundary opening in Bugoma Forest next week on Wednesday, in a move aimed at curbing encroachment and restoring… Read more »
Uganda: Kawempe Leaders Call for Urgent Drainage Upgrade to Combat Flooding and Health Risks
Despite nationwide efforts by the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with development agencies including the World Bank, to renovate roads and drainage systems, Kawempe… Read more »
February 13
Uganda: UN Climate Chief Says New Era of Action Offers Economic Lifeline for Countries Like Uganda
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to large-scale… Read more »
February 12
Uganda: Uganda, Japan Join Forces to Rebuild Bridges in Climate and Refugee-Hit Regions
The Government of Uganda, in partnership with Japan, has launched a project to reconstruct and maintain bridges in climate-vulnerable and refugee-hosting sub-regions, including… Read more »
February 10
Uganda: Climate Change Straining National Budgets, Musasizi Tells Global Finance Ministers
The Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has said climate change is increasingly straining national budgets across the world, calling for collective global action to… Read more »
February 06
Uganda: Uganda to Recognise Conservation Champions During Wildlife Day
Uganda is set to recognize and award conservation champions including members of the community for their sustainable tourism efforts to protect the country's biodiversity. Read more »
February 05
Uganda: Govt Warns of Rapid Loss of Medicinal Plants Ahead of World Wildlife Day 2026
The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Tom R. Butiime, has warned that Uganda risks losing vital medicinal and aromatic plant species due to overexploitation, habitat… Read more »
January 25
Uganda: Uwa Overhauls Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permit Issuance to Tighten Controls
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a major change in the procedure for issuing permits for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, ending the practice of physically handing… Read more »
January 20
Uganda: Museveni Orders Cancellation of All Titles in Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve
President Museveni has ordered the immediate cancellation of all land titles issued in the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve, citing the forest's critical role in protecting Lake… Read more »
Uganda: Church, Climate Activists Unite to Push Plant-Based Treaty in Uganda
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda have joined forces to promote the Plant-Based Treaty, a global campaign advocating sustainable food systems as a solution to climate… Read more »
January 13
Uganda: Security Bans Sale of Fuel in Plastic Containers Ahead of Elections
Security authorities in the Wamala region have directed all fuel dealers to stop selling petrol and other flammable products to customers using plastic bottles, jerrycans and other… Read more »
January 12
Uganda: Finca Uganda Moves to Support Flood-Hit Kampala Traders
FINCA Uganda has started the process of extending more than Shs100 million in relief to its clients operating in downtown Kampala whose businesses were badly damaged by floods late… Read more »
January 03
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Bees & Trees Uganda Partner to Restore Degraded Land in Mbale
Centenary Bank, in partnership with Bees & Trees Uganda, has launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement Initiative, aimed at restoring degraded… Read more »
December 30, 2025
Uganda: Anadolu Foundation Drills 13 Boreholes to Ease Water Crisis in Buyende
People in several water-stressed communities in Buyende District are starting the new year with renewed hope following the drilling of 13 boreholes by Anadolu Foundation, a… Read more »
December 26, 2025
Uganda: Museveni Dissolves Fisheries Protection Unit
President Museveni has directed the immediate dissolution of all landing site committees operating on lakes across the country following widespread complaints and controversies… Read more »
December 25, 2025
Uganda: Consumers Turn to Agroecological Foods During Festive Season
As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on… Read more »
December 24, 2025
Uganda: Activist Urges Ugandans to Protect Environment Amid Rising Climate Risks
Sadam Bisase Zakaria, President General of Congress Services Volunteers, has called on Ugandans to abandon destructive practices such as tree cutting, building in wetlands, and… Read more »
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Pledges to Restore Public Access to Lake Victoria
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has pledged to restore public access to Lake Victoria and reopen landing sites to local communities if elected… Read more »
December 19, 2025
Uganda: Museveni Assures Lwengo of Solution to Decades-Long Water Crisis
President Yoweri Museveni has assured residents of Lwengo District that government will provide a lasting solution to the decades-long water crisis affecting the area. Read more »
December 18, 2025
Africa: Africa's Finance Ministers Launch Pan-African Forum to Drive Climate-Responsive Economic Transformation
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has welcomed Africa's growing collective resolve to place climate-responsive economic transformation at… Read more »
Uganda: Clean and Safe Water Prioritized As Driver of Uganda's Socio-Economic Development
Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all citizens have access to clean and safe water as a key driver of socio-economic development. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Assures Traders Affected By Recent Kampala Floods of Govt Compensation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured traders affected by the recent Kampala floods that the government will compensate them for losses incurred. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Warns of of Shrinking Clean Water Resources Amid Growing Population
The Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources Planning and Regulation at the Ministry of Water and Environment, Richard Musota, has warned that access to clean and safe water in… Read more »
December 16, 2025
Uganda: (NWSC Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable, Safe Water As Md Mugisha Addresses Pricing, Regulation
The Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Dr. Silver Mugisha, has reaffirmed the Corporation's commitment to expanding access to clean and safe… Read more »
