Tag Archives: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) says it is closely collaborating with security agencies to ensure protection of visitors to Uganda’s protected areas. The development follows a suspected terrorists attack in Queen Elizabeth National Park that killed tourists and a tour guide. “Our joint forces responded immediately upon receiving the information and are aggressively pursuing the suspected ADF rebels. We express ...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is yet again celebrating the birth of a new gorilla. One of the gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park recently delivered a baby gorilla. Bashir Hangi, the UWA Communications Manager announced the birth of a health female gorilla. He revealed that this took place on 14th February, 2023 on Valentine’s Day. An adult female identified ...

Yesterday, another man collapsed and died during a recruitment exercise for game rangers by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The exercise happening at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City saw the man die under the same circumstances as the three before him. Jacob Opiyo, the deceased from Kitgum District collapsed as he neared the finish line of a 5.5km roadwork. This run ...

Safari Lodge in association with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has organized the Kigambira Marathon run. The aim is to support wildlife and promote local tourism. The Kigambira marathon will take place on Saturday 15th January 2022 in the wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park. The 10/15km race will see Joshua Cheptegei, a Ugandan long-distance runner ...