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Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes

Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes

Since time immemorial, during dry seasons, farmers in Lamwo District have burnt grass in their gardens to stimulate the growth of fresh green grass for their livestock and to enhance soil fertility. Smallholder farmers believe dry grass is not nutritious to their animals, and in a desper

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PRIMEIs the EU coffee rule worthwhile?

PRIMEIs the EU coffee rule worthwhile?

The new regulation demanding coffee farmers and exporters to prove that the commodity did not contribute to deforestation before being allowed access to the European Union (EU) market has suddenly sent the sector regulator into an overdrive mode, if not, a state of uncertainty, Prosper Magaz

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Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign

Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign

The Aga Khan Development Foundation (AKDF) Uganda launched its Micro-Forests Project at Nakasero Primary School on Tuesday, as part of the broader East Africa Climate Resilience Initiative 2024.Speaking at the lau

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Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows

Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows

Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone, endangering water resources in these critical ecosystems that supply millions across the continent, new research has shown.

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Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets

Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets

According to the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECOC), a loose outfit for disaster risk monitoring and profiling, in the Office of Prime Minister (OPM), large swathes of the Mt Elgon ranges are uninhabitable owing to susceptibility to a

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Scaling Elgon heights: Journey to remember

Scaling Elgon heights: Journey to remember

Embarking on a hike up Mount Elgon via the Bushiyi trail in 2023 was an unforgettable adventure for a group of 21 hikers, many of whom were colleagues. This journey, filled with stunning views, challenging trails, and camaraderie, left a lasting impression on ev

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Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey

Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey

Black and white Colobus monkeys, a rare species of monkeys in the world, are on the brink of extinction in Mt Elgon National Park due to imbalu, a traditional male circumcision ritual among people living on the slopes of Mt Elgon, and deforestation.

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Court formulates evidence in the poisoning case

Court formulates evidence in the poisoning case

In 2023, a one Richard was charged in the Criminal Division of High of murdering his half-brother, which charge he denied. In his plea, he denied causing the death of his half brother and, specifically, denied giving him poison on March 14, 2021.

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Irish Examiner: 10 things to look out for this weekend in the Premier League

Irish Examiner: 10 things to look out for this weekend in the Premier League

(1) Casemiro crisis puts pressure on UgarteAfter Casemiro’s disastrous 45-minute outing in the thumping by Liverpool, Erik ten Hag looks certain to hand the Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte his debut at St Mary’s.Last time out, Ten Hag was forced to send on the inexperienced T

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How refugee project is changing lives

How refugee project is changing lives

For nearly 20 years, 54-year-old Patrick Aluma Waigo lived a modest life as a subsistence farmer in Aluru Sub-county, Lea Parish, Moyo District in northern Uganda.His aspirations never extended beyond growing enou

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