The UGX 7 billion, four-story office complex was launched in 2018, with an initial expectation of completion within four years, funded by contributions from Christians and well-wishers.
Spokesperson of Acholi Cultural Institution, Geoffrey Okello Okuna argued that chunks of land remain vacant in all districts in Acholi, something he says is attracting land grabbers, and increasing cases of land conflict.
According to reports from the Fire, Disasters, and Rescue Office in Arua, at least 60 fire cases have been recorded from January 2025 to date, with several others going unreported. The police say this number is alarmingly high.
Briquettes are an alternative source of fuel that started gaining popularity in Uganda around 2010. They are composed of commonly found organic household wastes such as groundnut shells, banana peels, corn husks saw dust, and clay soil, compressed either by hand or machine into dense products that can be used instead of charcoal or firewood.
In Unyama Sub County, Justin Kidega, the L.CIII Chairperson, says brick laying has increased significantly along roadsides to meet the growing demand for construction materials.
Athieno Mwebesa, the Commissioner for Climate Change in the Ministry of Water and Environment, emphasized that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an ongoing crisis impacting communities, livelihoods, and biodiversity.
The prayers, held at Masugu Primary School in Masugu Village, Buluganya Sub-county, were led by Christopher Emuseef, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Tororo.
Bishop Zoreka made this impassioned plea during the consecration of Pachua Pakuba Anglican Church in Pachua Central village, Mucwini West Sub-county, Kitgum District, on Saturday.
The report is the first to comprehensively assess the global conservation status of peatlands, which store more carbon than all the world’s forests’ biomass combined; calls for urgent action to protect this overlooked ecosystem, including by strengthening Indigenous People’s land rights
According to Jalon Okot, WAPU's Agronomist, the project is designed to provide an alternative source of income for the youths, thereby reducing their reliance on criminal activities.
William Lubuulwa, NEMA's Head of Public Relations urged communities to refrain from attempting to re-encroach the restored sections of the Lubigi wetland.
The report, titled “Who Owes Who? External Debts, Climate Debts, and Reparations in the Jubilee Year”, was released by ActionAid just as African leaders gather for the African Union Summit.
The residents accuse local authorities of neglecting their requests for two years. They claim that the dilapidated bridge has resulted in higher transport fares and poses a serious drowning risk for those who use it.
The funding, channelled through the Ministry of Water and Environment is currently in its pilot phase and already is being implemented in 11 other districts across Uganda.
During a homily at a mass to commemorate the diocesan International Day for the Sick held at Makukuulu Parish in Bukomansimbi district, Bishop Jjumba emphasized the significant medicinal values of various natural plants. He urged Christians to take responsibility for preserving them.
Growing up in northern Uganda, Ayeni witnessed how his homeland, once fertile and green, is slowly transforming into infertile and dusty land due to deforestation, floods, and prolonged droughts. This transformation formed his idea to start using art to communicate with them.
Bush burning is a common practice in West Nile during the dry season, which runs from January to March. People often set bushes on fire to regenerate fresh pasture, hunt wild animals, or simply out of curiosity.
The ED KCCA says that information received from the experts indicates that the fire may have been triggered by the accumulation of methane gas that is beneath the landfill’s surface.