Uganda Wildlife Authority successfully concluded giraffe translocation in Murchison Falls National Park. During this translocation, 19 giraffes (13 females, 6 males) were released. Two female giraffes were also moved to (Uganda Wildlife Education Center) UWEC, Entebbe for conservation education purposes. The exercise which commenced on 8th of August and ended on 22nd August 2017, was the
Uganda’s Disappearing Glaciers – BBC
The glaciers of the Rwenzori Mountains in Western Uganda are reported to be disappearing. Since the beginning of the 20th century, most of the Rwenzori glacier has melted. Scientists estimate what remains will be gone within 10 or 15 years. Here is a footage by Malcolm Webb of Aljazeera who visited the Rwenzori Mountains which
Gorilla Habituation Introduced in Uganda
A new exciting activity has been introduced in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has launched gorilla habituation as a new adventure that travelers can enjoy in the Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. According to UWA, the activity is to be restricted to only 8 tourists and there is a gorilla
Uganda Embarks on National Rhino Conservation Strategy Development
Uganda Embarks on National Rhino Conservation Strategy Development
2015-08-14T00:51:48+03:00
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RHINO CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR UGANDA Introduction: Black and White rhinos were once widespread in Uganda and should be part of every Ugandan citizens heritage. Rhinos became nationally extinct in Uganda due to illegal human activity. The re-introduction of rhinos is fundamental to repairing the damage done to Uganda’s wildlife inventory and biodiversity by
More 110 rangers train in wildlife management
Another 110 rangers from all the conservation areas underwent a one month training in basic wildlife management at the Uganda Wildlife Training Institute (UWTI)in Katwe, graduating on 21st February,2015.This brings the number of those trained since last year to 540 after 430 trained last year . Speaking at the pass out ceremony on Saturday, the
UWA Staff Receive Specialized Training in Combating Illicit Wildlife Trade
UWA Staff Receive Specialized Training in Combating Illicit Wildlife Trade
2015-02-12T21:19:14+03:00
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Law enforcement officers and intelligence unit staff of the Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) are undergoing a week long specialized training in combating illicit trade in wild fauna and flora, at the Fairway Hotel and spa in Kampala. The training which opened on Monday February 9th, 2015 is jointly organised by the Lusaka Agreement Task Force (LATF)
US Model to Track Uganda Gorillas & Scale the Rwenzoris
Uganda’s minister of Tourism,Wildlife and Antiquities Hon.Dr. Maria Mutagamba and Ms Marlina Moreno, a U.S Super Model wil leade a trek to Margherita, Peak of Mountain Rwenzori in January 2015. Following the successful hosting of the Africa Tourism Association conference in Kampala in November2014, Uganda is receiving increasing interest from the American market. A leading
UK Professionals to Train UWA Marine Rangers
UGANDA Conservation Foundation(UCF) is planning another session of training for marine rangers in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls national parks due to start on the 25th October, 2014 at Mweya Peninsular. The rangers will be trained in boat handling, safety and rescue, community conservation and first aid skills. Professional trainers from UK will arrive on
UWA Compensates Katonga Wildlife Reserve Landlords
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has embarked on compensation for the thirty eight (38) landlords in the Katonga Wildlife Reserve in Kyegegwa and Kamwenge districts to pave way for the protected area which is earmarked to become a fully fledged national park soon. A total of 2,980,000,000 shillings has been set aside by the authority
Wildlife Card Rolled Out in More Parks
Uganda Wildlife Authority has completed installation and launching an electronic payment system of payment using a wildlife card in four more protected areas namely Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls National Parks. The points of Issue/Points of Sale for the above national parks where money can be paid for various activities and entrance