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Water scarcity to hit Uganda by 2035

WATER scarcity is likely to hit Uganda by 2035, according to the 2009 review report by the Ministry or Water and Environment. Per capita water availability will drop to 896 cubic meters per year, below the international threshold of 1,000 cubic meters. Water stress will hit Uganda even earlier, by the year 2020. More...

Rivers run dry as tree cutting, encroachment intensify

TIMES are tough for Sarah Amana, 33, a fish monger at Laropi landing site in Adjumani district, northern Uganda. The fishermen no longer bring in the bountiful catches. Amana has had to settle for smaller fish. More...

Rainwater harvesting: cheap option but ignored

A woman inspects a rainwater tank in Wakiso

THE rains are back! But would it be surprising if you found someone carrying a jerrycan in search of water just after a heavy downpour? Some urban centres may even face a water crisis days after the wet season.
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TODAY'S TOPICS

Bududa Landslide
A landslide in the Mt Elgon district of Bududa in Eastern Uganda has killed over 80 people. 300 are missing and unaccounted for. Are you in the Bududa district? Are you affected by the landslides? Do you have any comments? Have your say in this forum.
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Polygamy
Mifumi, a women's rights organisation has petitioned the Constitutional Court to declare polygamy unconstitutional because it undermines the equality between men and women. What is your view?
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2011 Elections
What should you as a Ugandan do to ensure smooth elections in 2011?
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General
DO you want to discuss anything, stray yourself on any general political stuff here.

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Mabira forest giveaway
Cabinet has agreed to give away part of Mabira forest for sugar cane growing. What is your reaction?

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LRA peace talks
Can the LRA peace talks in Juba Succeed?
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