Illicit Sand Mining Threatens Uganda’s Freshwater Shell Turtles
Preserving the Nubian Flapshell Turtle is not just about saving one species; it is about maintaining the health and balance of Uganda’s river ecosystems for future generations. By Chowoo Willy The charismatic Nubian Flapshell Turtle, once presumed extinct, is now among the freshwater turtles being pushed closer to the brink of extinction due to rampant […]
A Farmer in Masaka Fights Climate Change with Shadoof Irrigation
By Willy Chowoo In Kasaana Cell, Masaka City in southern Uganda, a 62-year-old farmer, Mr. Fred Ggwayambade Musaka, has turned an ancient irrigation tool into a lifeline for his community. Using a shadoof, a device first used in ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago, Mr. Ggwayambade is transforming the way local farmers tackle climate change […]
