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Item Facts about Kibiro hot springs.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-24) Nakabiri, DaphineKibiro hot springs are earth heated water springs found on the western shores of Lake Albert in Hoima district in Uganda.Item Conservationists rally youth to restore Uganda’s shrinking forests.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-20) Nakabiri, DaphineAlthough he had been raised on the edges of the Budongo forest reserve, in a remote village found in Masindi district, Michael Jurua, now a conservation planner and youth ambassador, did not understand the value of the forests around him.Item Communities should punish people who litter the environment.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-24) Nakibuuka, BeatriceLittering means throwing rubbish such as plastic bottles, papers, or food remains on the ground instead of putting them in a dustbin.Item Healthcare challenges of island, mountain dwellers.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-26) Nakirigya, ShabibahAccess to healthcare for Uganda's island and mountainous communities remains a major challenge, with residents struggling to receive timely and adequate medical services.Item Shs5b bloggers while Mulago can't afford water.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-21) Namiti, MusaaziYou have probably heard this said countless times. The media is always quick to criticise the national resistance movement (NRM) government. The criticism, we are told, is neither constructive nor fair.Item 5 Killed as mine collapses(Daily Monitor, 2026-02-26) Twinamatsiko, HillaryResidents say the rain left the soil waterlogged and unstable yet despite the risky conditions, miners reportedly resumed work in the pit on Monday morning.Item Stagnat water threatens Mabira forest ecosystem(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-11) Edema, DenisProlonged water stagnation in Mabira forest has raised concern among environmental authorities with flooding threatening the root systems of indigenous trees and disrupting the delicate balance on the forest ecosystem.Item Locals breath new life into Namatale forest(Daily Monitor, 2026-02-26) Wambede, FredThe 663-hectare natural highland forest in Mbale and Sironko districts and adjacent to Mount Elgon National Park, had been stripped nearly bare.Item Climate change : can the north rise against the tide?(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-23) Oketch, BillClimate change effects continue to ravage the world with challenges such as rising temperature, and flush floods, leaving lives endangered.Item Investing in water to feed Africa.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-23) Ruhweza, AliceAfrica stands at a decisive moment for its food and water future. Across the continent, farmers are facing longer dry spells, erratic rainfall, and intensifying climate shocks. When rains fail, crops fail. When crops fail, livelihoods are threatened.Item Fishers want army back as illegal fishing returns.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-12) Edema, DenisLocal fishing communities in sector one, covering the districts of Mayuge, Jinja, Buvuma, Buyende, and Buikwe, have expressed concern over the resurgence of illegal fishing, warning that the practice is threatening aquatic life and undermining their livelihood.Item Garbage chokes Jinja City.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-12) Edema, DenisResidents of Jinja city have raised concern over uncollected garbage that has piled up along several roads for more than a week.Item Nema, Buganda sign environmental protection agreement(Daily Monitor, 2026-02-22) Nakirigya, ShabibahBuganda Kingdom and the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) have signed a memorandum of understanding, to mark a beginning of closer institutional collaboration between the two entities. The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, said the partnership formalises shared responsibility in environmental compliance, monitoring and public awareness, and will help translate national policies into action at the grassroots.Item City planning : let's go back to the basics.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-12) Daily MonitorAccording to 2025 publications by the Kampala capital city authority on the state of the city's wetlands, the country's capital has lost up to 56 percent of its wetland cover in the last 30 years or more exactly, since 1994. The finding were presented in a wetland situational analysis report of the city, mid last year.Item Information poverty blocks women's access to land justice.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-12) Kemigisa, Ritah,Limited access to information about land rights continues to prevent many women from claiming and protecting the land they depend on for their livelihoods.Item Land valuation to protect both property owners and investors.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-11) Okwera, Oyet GeoffreyJack Owiny purchased three plots of land in Kisoga, on the Mukono-Katoai highway, along the new Jinja route. The location, which is gradually developing due to improved road connectivity and growing residential settlements, made the property particularly attractive for investment.Item Biodiversity is a national treasure with global significance. Protect it(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-22) Mwesigwa, HowardThe world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 under the theme “Acting locally for global impact”.Item Why do community clean-up activities matter to you?(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-23) Nakabiri, DaphineIn Acholi Quarters of Kinawataka a Kampala Suburb marked by poor sanitation and low housing standards, residents grapple with unhealthy living conditions such as littered trenches and crowded settlements.Item Turning nature protection into a livelihood opportunity(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-22) Nalwanga, DianaUganda is facing serious environmental pressure. Forests, wetlands and natural ecosystems are reducing fast due to population growth, farming expansion and demand for fuelwood.Item Leaders move to tackle pollution on River Nile.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-02) Edema, DenisAuthorities in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe district, have launched an intensive campaign to curb industrial pollution that has plagued local waterways, particularly Naava stream, which flows into the River Nile.