Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in Jinja have been called upon to take a more active role in advancing eco-tourism by telling stories that promote conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable travel along the River Nile and surrounding areas. Speaking at a two-day training retreat at the Source of …
Read More »Kezaala urges Jinja investors to embrace eco-tourism for Middle East market
JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Deputy Head of Mission to Qatar, Mohammad Kezaala, has called on the business community in Jinja City to invest in eco-friendly services as a reliable way to boost tourism in the region. Kezaala made the remarks during a nationwide tourism trek with a team …
Read More »UWEC plans four new zoos to promote eco-tourism, wildlife research
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will soon have four new Wildlife Education Centres thanks to an initiative by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and the Entebbe-based Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The new centres will be established in Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, and Kyenjojo. Under the arrangement, National Forestry Authority …
Read More »African scientists say green future at stake amid deforestation
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The loss of forest cover in Africa, escalated by climatic shocks, poor land-use practices and urbanization could slow down the continent’s transition to a green and resilient future, scientists said on Monday. Speaking at a virtual forum from Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to coincide with the …
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