Tag Archives: UWA

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has increased security measures in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This follows the death of a British and South African tourist couple, along with their guide, who were allegedly killed by suspected ADF rebels two weeks ago. The assailants also …

Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Three people are nursing gunshot wounds after being shot by Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA rangers for allegedly trespassing and grazing animals inside Mt. Elgon National Park. The gunshot victims are Walter Kibet,15, a resident of Katerit village, Cheboi perishes in Amanang sub-county, Fred Toskin, 52, and …

Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian narrates her love for gorillas and passion for public health Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | When news broke that Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka had published her memoir, it sparked excitement because she has dedicated her life to conservation and looking after gorillas. For those who have visited …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities has confirmed reports of illegal sales of gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits and urged Ugandans to remain calm as a thorough investigation is conducted. In the past week, media reports have exposed a syndicated defraud of gorilla …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tour operators in Uganda fear they will lose business because of the scandal involving the illicit sale of gorilla tracking permits. The scandal, which recently came to light, has resulted in significant losses for the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), exceeding 11.2 billion Shillings (USD …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has tasked the new Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) board of trustees to double the Authority’s revenue collections to Shillings 200 billion. Comprising ten dedicated individuals, this board not only plays a pivotal role in advancing the development of the Authority but also oversees …

Bwindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandans and foreign visitors now have a chance to navigate to Mountain Gorilla hosting national parks through a mobile phone-based application. In the past, visitors had to physically visit the Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda to see the Mountain Gorillas. …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 2,837 suspects were arrested over alleged poaching and possession of wild animal products in protected conservation areas in Uganda in the years 2021-2022, according to figures released by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The arrests were made during patrols conducted by rangers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 58 African Grey Parrots have been released back to the wild after more than a year of treatment and rehabilitation at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation and Education Centre (UWEC). The birds impounded from traffickers at the Uganda-Rwanda at Bunagana in 2022 were destined for the …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has identified the phasing out of 11 human settlements within Queen Elizabeth National Park as the only long-term solution to the persistent human-wildlife conflict in the area. The presence of these communities has posed a significant challenge, resulting in the …