Man Jailed Eight Years For Illegal Entry into National Park
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kamwenge has sentenced a man to eight years in jail for entering a National Park without permission. Vian John Matsiko, …
Diamond Trust Bank And UWEC Name Baby Giraffe
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) in partnership with Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) also known as Entebbe Zoo named a baby Giraffe today. The animal was …
Batwa Community Seeks Affirmative Action in Recruitment of Game Rangers
The Batwa Community in Kanungu district is seeking affirmative action in the recruitment of game rangers by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The authority conducted …
CNN Names Uganda among the Best destinations to Visit in 2023
Uganda is arguably the best place to travel to for that memorable experience and this can be witnessed by CNN’s latest report – naming it …
UWA Seeks to Expand Ajai Wildlife Reserve for Rhino Conservation
Uganda Wildlife Authority- UWA is considering acquiring additional land for the expansion of Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district to boost Rhino conservation. This …
UWA Proposes Total Ban of Livestock Grazing, Cultivation Within Wildlife Sanctuaries
Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA is proposing a total ban on all activities within the wildlife sanctuaries with the exception of fishing and activities related to wildlife …
Community Support Vital in Ending Wildlife Crime – Task Force
The National Wildlife Anti-Crime Coordination Task Force-NWCCTF is calling for community support in the fight against wildlife trafficking and poaching. The task force was initiated …
UWA Starts Hearing Compensation Claims from Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has started hearing compensation claims from persons who have been affected by wildlife. In 2021, President, Museveni assented to the amended …
European Union Affirms Commitment to Support Tourism Sector In Uganda
The European Union has affirmed its commitment to enhancing cooperation with Uganda in supporting the country’s tourism sector. At the occasion of the 2022 Ekkula …
UWA Signpost Causes Fear of Encroachment in Kitgum
Orom Sub County officials in Kitgum district have expressed fear of possible encroachment in the area by Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA. It stems from a decision …