All posts tagged "UWA"
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657NewsUWA takes over Bugoma Forest management, to upgrade it to National Park
On the very first day of the takeover, two suspects were arrested for allegedly cutting trees and burning charcoal inside the reserve,...
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577NewsWhy Murchison Falls National Park is still Uganda’s wildlife crown jewel
As UWA intensifies conservation and tourism development efforts, officials say the iconic conservation area continues to offer one of Africa’s richest safari...
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934NationalWildlife Authority intervenes after hippos invade villages in Luuka
The intervention follows repeated complaints from communities in Kisege village, Naigobya A in Bukoma Sub-county, and Nabitama village in Bulongo Sub-county, where...
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871NewsUWA engages leaders on electric fence to curb wildlife attacks near Kidepo
UWA has began consulting leaders from six districts of Karamoja on plans to install a 292km electric fence around Kidepo Valley National...
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695NationalFrom Extinction to Revival: UWA Boss showcases Uganda’s conservation sucess at Berlin Expo
Speaking in Berlin, Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director James Musinguzi highlighted Uganda’s rhino recovery and conservation achievements as the country promotes sustainable...
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935FeaturesUWA’s nature tourism push drives powers Uganda’s economic revival post-covid
Uganda’s tourism sector has rebounded strongly post-COVID, with UWA Executive Director Dr James Musinguzi crediting conservation investments, rhino restoration, gorilla tourism and...
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1.0KNationalUWA seeks Shs3 Trillion to save Queen Elizabeth Park from invasive species
The invasive sickle bush, locally known as Karema njojo, has grown into a dominant threat within the park, forming thick, thorny thickets...
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1.9KExclusiveMan dies after drills during UWA recruitment in Gulu
He was pronounced dead at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital on Wednesday evening where he was rushed for emergency treatment.