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    Uganda Wildlife Authority

    Rhinos Return to Ajai After 40 Years, Opening New Tourism Frontier in West Nile

    Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

    Uganda has taken a major step in restoring its wildlife heritage after relocating rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in the West Nile sub-region for the first time in more than…

    With over 75% of Uganda’s tourism centered on wildlife and protected areas, UWA, led by Dr James Musinguzi, sits at the heart of the tourism value chain, where conservation performance directly influences visitor demand, spending, and the country’s ambitious growth targets.

    Dr James Musinguzi and the High-Stakes Test at Uganda Wildlife Authority

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

    Dr James Musinguzi’s Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) sits at the core of Uganda’s ambition to radically scale its tourism economy. Under the Uganda National Tourism Policy (2025), the government is…

    Weak concession governance leaves UGX 18.8bn uncollected at UWA, Auditor General finds

    Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismInvestigations & Special ReportsFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

    The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) lost billions of shillings in concession revenue and accumulated a growing backlog of unpaid wildlife compensation claims in the 2024/25 financial year, as weak contract…

    Trevor Ariho appointed to Chair Internal Planning Committee for 6th Presidential CEO Retreat

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

    Trevor Ariho, Chief Executive Officer of the League of East African Directors (LEAD), has been appointed to chair the Internal Planning Committee for the 6th Bi-Annual Presidential CEO Retreat. Ariho…

    President Museveni appoints Dr. Lilly Ajarova as Senior Presidential Advisor on Tourism

    Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsDestinations & HotelsEast AfricaHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerWomen In LeadershipFebruary 7, 2025February 8, 2025
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    Uganda High Commission, New Delhi is set to participate in the prestigious Outbound Travel Market in India

    Brian EmorutGlobal NewsPolitics & GovermentJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

    Uganda High Commission, New Delhi in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda Airlines, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) is…

    Uganda Wildlife Authority launches Open Park Days

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2024October 2, 2024

    Uganda Wildlife Authority has today launched the Open Park Days initiative, set to take place on October 17th and 18th, 2024. The initiative was announced by UWA’s Director of Tourism…

    UWA, Space for Giants sign co-management contracts for Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

    Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJuly 18, 2022July 18, 2022

    Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Space for Giants and nine district governments have signed Co-Management Partnership contracts for Pian Upe and Amudat Community Wildlife Area. This is intended to restore and…

    TotalEnergies EP Uganda Launches Biodiversity protection and conservation Program for Tilenga Project Area

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

    TotalEnergies EP Uganda has launched the Tilenga Biodiversity Program, an initiative aimed at protecting and conserving biodiversity in and around the Tilenga project area. The Biodiversity Action Plan is hinged…

    Ugandan conservationists leverage technology to save mountain gorillas

    CEO ReporterLifestyleNews & AnalysisFebruary 9, 2022February 10, 2022

    A pioneering initiative to protect Uganda’s mountain gorilla population has officially been launched, leveraging technology to create sustainable sources of non-trekking revenues to fund conservation. RoundBob and The Naturalist, Ugandan…

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