Climate change is increasingly driving migration and displacement across the globe. People are being forced to flee their homes, facing extreme weather events that create a new crisis: Climate Refugees. Here in Uganda, one district, Ntoroko, has not been spared. The effects of climate change have already displaced thousands of people. KFM's Benjamin Jumbe takes you to Ntoroko to hear the stories of those caught in this crisis.
With rising global temperatures caused by climate change, the glaciers of the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda have not been spared and are rapidly shrinking. In 1906, glaciers dotted all the six peaks of the Rwenzoris. However today, only a few small patches remain with Scientists expressing fear that by 2050, these could be history. Today, KFM's Benjamin Jumbe explores this phenomenon and engages different experts about the science behind glacier melting.
Learning institutions are among the leading consumers of firewood, a phenomenon exacerbating deforestation. The consequences of deforestation go beyond the loss of trees to disrupting rainfall patterns, with use of firewood worsening climate change effects through increased carbon emissions. To address this, however, schools are now being challenged to embrace clean cooking and eco-friendly innovations to reverse the trend as KFM’s Benjamin Jumbe reports
The just concluded Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Summit saw the adoption of a new 10-year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan, along with the CAADP Kampala Declaration. This aims to reinvigorate the continent's efforts to transform its agrifood systems after most countries failed to meet previous commitments made 20 years ago. KFM's Benjamin Jumbe examines how some countries fared and explores factors that may have hindered the implementation of these commitments, including climate change.
During the last decade, Uganda has shown changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and an increase in extreme weather events like droughts and floods. Accordingly, the National Climate Change Policy enshrines the strategies the country will take towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. In the following report, KFM's Benjamin Jumbe looks at how cities in Uganda can prepare for flash floods caused by extreme weather and the role of urban planning in Kampala's fight against climate change
Despite being a natural part of aging, menopause remains largely misunderstood and under-discussed, leading to a significant knowledge gap among women and healthcare providers. According to the National Institute on Aging, menopause usually starts between the ages of 45 and 55 and typically lasts about seven years. During menopause, estrogen levels in the body drop, and that can cause women to experience symptoms such as hot flashes, trouble sleeping, mood changes, and weight gain. In some cases, menopause has been linked to domestic violence and mental health challenges. In part one of our health feature this week, we speak to experts about various aspects of menopause and how to deal with it. Don't miss the second part of this feature when we speak to the experts about interventions for menopause-related challenges.
The Kob appears on the coat of arms of Uganda, supporting the shield, along with the national bird- a grey crowned crane, representing the country’s abundant wildlife. The Ugandan Kob is not protected and is abundant throughout its range. This range is, however, shrinking, which is why the Uganda Wildlife Authority is taking measures to ensure a conducive environment for its safe breeding. Figures from the Wildlife Census of 2018 indicated that the entire Queen Elizabeth National Park ecosystem had 90,000 Kobs at the time. In interview, we explore some interesting facts about the Uganda Kob, with focus on breeding.
For years, the residents of Bussi Island in Wakiso district have endured a life without the luxury of electricity, living in perpetual darkness. The astonishing reality of this lack of power in the 21st century, especially in an area with immense potential, is hard to fathom. But today brings a glimmer of hope as the islanders finally witness a transformative change where a remarkable $2 million solar-generated electricity project, equivalent to 7 billion shillings, has illuminated their lives. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Canadian private donors and Solagern Ventures in Uganda. Our reporter, Kevin Githuku, immersed himself in the island's atmosphere during the project's commissioning, and in this special report, he delves into conversations with project managers, donors, government officials, regulators, and the locals to understand the intricacies of this newfound source of light that promises to reshape the lives of Bussi Island's residents.
Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu heads Uganda’s Standard Utilities and Wildlife Court at Buganda Road. She has adjudicated over 2000 wildlife crime-related cases at the specialised wildlife court. In this episode, we engage her on her inspiration and passion for protection of wildlife
The government of Uganda in 2017 launched the first specialized wildlife court in the country and arguably the first on the African continent. The court was set up to quicken the dispensation of justice in wildlife crime-related cases following complaints over lack of prioritization by judicial officers to handle them. In this episode, Benjamin Jumbe speaks to the head of the Standard Utilities and Wildlife Court at Buganda Road, Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu. Don’t miss the second part of this report where Chief Magistrate shares her story of growing up and her favourite chicken she kept for over 10 years.
