Thursday , 17 July 2025

Climate & Environment

Archbishop urges Agago leaders to embrace tree-planting initiatives

His Grace, the Archbishop of Gulu, plants and prays over a tree in Aloi, Patongo, Agago. By David Ojok Jr His Grace, Archbishop Raphael P’Mony Wokorach of Gulu, has urged leaders in Agago district—particularly political leaders—to actively embrace and promote tree-planting initiatives as a vital step towards environmental conservation. Speaking during his homily at Aloi in Patongo town council, the …

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Flooded road cut off transport between Patongo and Adilang

A section of the road just outside Ligiligi trading centre. By Freeman Canogura Heavy rains have rendered Moroto road, the main road connecting Patongo to Abim via Adilang impassable, cutting off transport for both vehicles and motorcycles and leaving thousands of residents stranded. Several sections of the road are completely submerged, while others have developed deep gullies, posing serious risks …

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Agago farmers embrace agroforestry to fight climate change

Farmers welcome ECOTRUST team in an engagement meeting By Freeman Canogura In a growing effort to combat the worsening effects of climate change, farmers in Agago district have begun embracing agroforestry practices through a community-led initiative spearheaded by The Environmental Conservation Trust in Uganda (ECOTRUST Uganda). The project, dubbed Pur Lonyo, which translates to “Farming is Wealth”, is aimed at empowering smallholder farmers to …

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