The prosecution further alleges that Naluyimba cut down six shea trees, which it described as endangered and protected species, and converted them into charcoal for commercial purposes.
David Opiding, the KUCH justice and constitutional affairs deputy minister, who represented Kumam cultural chief Raphael Otaya, emphasised the need for the government to guide farmers in selecting quality coffee seed and reliable suppliers.
A consignment of 1,000 bags of fertiliser, each weighing 50 kilogrammes, was handed over to district authorities and farmers by Lands, Housing and Urban Development Minister Judith Nabakooba.
“Uganda has the coffee, the diversity and the quality. Our task is to ensure that European consumers, buyers and investors know the story behind Ugandan coffee and have direct opportunities to do business with our producers and exporters,” said Agama.
“I planted maize and groundnuts on six acres, but I never harvested anything because of the high temperatures and changes in the weather,” Ochan said. He is now planting fruit trees and rearing goats, pigs and poultry to diversify his sources of livelihood and reduce his dependence on crops that are increasingly vulnerable to erratic weather.
Community leaders in Namokora subcounty told Radio Rupiny that since the UPDF Air Force began using helicopters on September 14, 2026, to drive the elephants towards the conservation area, the animals have scattered into smaller groups across the community and are now being seen in several locations.
The quarantine was imposed after more than 50 animals died and about 1,300 others were found infected with the disease in several parts of Nakasongola.
The mayors signed a joint declaration on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at City Hall, Kampala, committing to establish the Greater Kampala Mayors’ Forum, with Kampala Lord Mayor Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo as interim chairperson.
Many farmers in the district share the harsh reality Tibenderana faced as coffee prices continue to fall in Ibanda, causing unease. Prices have been dropping over the past two months, reaching lows last experienced in January 2025.
The outbreak was linked to the consumption of meat from a cow suspected to have died from anthrax. Several other people were hospitalised following the incident.
“We believe climate change is bringing disasters to us through water,” says Richard Musota, Assistant Commissioner in the Water Ministry. “We also know that environmental degradation is accelerating the impacts of climate change.” The average temperature in Uganda has risen by approximately 1.3°C since the 1960s, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
UNICEF analysis suggested that one in 10, or more than 171 million students in 106 countries or territories, had their education disrupted by extreme weather last year.
The extreme heat has taken many forms, from unprecedented heatwaves in Europe to devastating drought in Sudan and toxic smoke in Indonesia.
Kijaji added that the cause of the fire has not yet been established, noting that authorities would conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts on wildlife and other resources once the blaze is completely put out.
Despite the incident, tourism activities within Kilimanjaro National Park, including mountain climbing, continue normally.
“In the circumstances and having regard to the positive steps already taken by the respondents in exercise of their statutory mandate, the applicant is not entitled to the remedies sought as this application is dismissed with no orders as to costs,” Justice Kinobe said.
“E-cooking is the way to go, just like the way the government has also adopted the E-movement transport modes. With all these combined, we want to reduce pollution and the number of trees being cut down for charcoal and firewood,” Kakaire said.
“The next epicentre for the National Cleaning Exercise will be in Hoima City. As you are aware, we are preparing to host AFCON in that part of the country,” Nabbanja said. The government used the Kyaliwajala exercise to combine the national sanitation campaign with the launch of AFCON-related activities in Kira Municipality, one of the areas expected to support activities around Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
On numerous occasions, King Oyo appealed to the central government plus the tourism ministry to restore wildlife corridors which used to connect one protected area to another.
Experts warned of the risk of further floods a day after the devastating tsunami-like wall of freezing water and mud wiped out towns under a torrent of sludge, engulfing homes, smashing bridges and dams, and sweeping vehicles away like toys.