Yuti Breweriies Ltd, under their flagship beverage brand Yura Beer,
have signed an agreement with Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) that gives them the naming rights for the White Tiger in the Entebbe zoo and have named him YURA.
The agreement aims at actualizing the collaboration of Yuti Breweriies Ltd and UWEC towards the welfare of the tiger.
The brewer will give UGX30 million for the welfare of the animal and its surrounding.
Speaking at the signing of the agreement, Punit Shah, the Managing Director of Yuti Breweriies said “As Yuti Breweriies, we will make sure to have activities and donations every year to inculcate awareness among the public on the importance of protecting, preserving, and conserving this endangered
species” and
He also “called upon all Ugandans and foreigners to visit the Entebbe Zoo and watch the tigers as well as a host of other wildlife in their fenced enclosures such that we can all contribute towards the welfare of all the animals in this place while ensuring that the learning process also continues for the little ones.”
Uganda is the the only East African country with tigers which are highly regarded as the largest of the cat family.