ENVIRONMENT

Illegal Poaching Linked to Rising Orphan Crisis in Rubirizi

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Illegal Poaching Linked to Rising Orphan Crisis in Rubirizi

Tugume Muzafaru March 16, 2026

RUBIRIZI, UGANDA – Local wild animal hunters have been urged to stop illegal hunting in protected reserves...

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Red Alert: Public in Flood-Prone Zones Told to Evacuate Ahead of Heavy Rains

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Red Alert: Public in Flood-Prone Zones Told to Evacuate Ahead of Heavy Rains

Hamlet Arinda March 1, 2026

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Water and Environment has advised communities in flood-prone areas to relocate...

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Rainstorm Destroys Homes, Church, and Crops in Rubirizi District

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Rainstorm Destroys Homes, Church, and Crops in Rubirizi District

Tugume Muzafaru February 18, 2026

RUBIRIZI, UGANDA – The powerful winds and heavy rains have destroyed homes, flattened crops, and demolished critical...

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Public Urged to Prepare for Split Weather Conditions in February

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Public Urged to Prepare for Split Weather Conditions in February

Hamlet Arinda February 5, 2026

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Water and Environment has issued public advisories in response to anticipated...

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Uganda Seeks $2.5M for Wildlife Surveillance and Rescue Helicopter

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Uganda Seeks $2.5M for Wildlife Surveillance and Rescue Helicopter

Senior Reporter January 27, 2026

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has proposed a 10 billion Ugandan shilling expenditure to...

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Uganda Prisons Service Reveals 294 Infants Held in Congested Facilities

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Uganda Prisons Service Reveals 294 Infants Held in Congested Facilities

Senior Reporter January 26, 2026

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Uganda Prisons Service has acknowledged that it is currently accommodating 294 babies who...

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Burungi Bwansi Initiative Launched to End 50-Year Water Scarcity in Magambo

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Burungi Bwansi Initiative Launched to End 50-Year Water Scarcity in Magambo

Tugume Muzafaru January 9, 2026

RUBIRIZI, UGANDA – Residents of Magambo Sub-County in Rubirizi District have embarked on community work (Burungi Bwansi)...

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PCCR Distributes Tree Seedlings in Rubanda to Curb Erosion, Protect Lake Bunyonyi

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PCCR Distributes Tree Seedlings in Rubanda to Curb Erosion, Protect Lake Bunyonyi

Hamlet Arinda December 18, 2025

RUBANDA, UGANDA – The Chairperson of the Practical Climate Change Responses (PCCR), Ms. Asiimwe Mourine, has urged...

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Bishop Gaddie Appeals for Forgiveness and Mutual Respect Amid Global Disorder

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Bishop Gaddie Appeals for Forgiveness and Mutual Respect Amid Global Disorder

Hamlet Arinda December 13, 2025

RUKIGA, UGANDA – Bishop of Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has urged Christians to embrace forgiveness...

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Meteorological Department Announces Countrywide Dry Spell, Cautions Public

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Meteorological Department Announces Countrywide Dry Spell, Cautions Public

Hamlet Arinda December 11, 2025

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Water and Environment has announced the commencement of a dry spell,...

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