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Uganda Wildlife Authority

UWA Executive Director James Musinguzi.Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) recently relocated four southern white rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in northwestern Uganda. The transfer marks the first internal translocation of rhinos between protected areas in the country.

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

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 four decades.
March 11, 2026
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.
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

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 targeting a
February 10, 2026
Left-Right: Vanice Mirembe, UWA's Manager, Community Awareness and Education; Stephen Masaba, the UWA Director of Tourism and Business Development; Muhereza Kyamutetera, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) and Bashir Hangi, UWA's Manager Communication & Public Relations at the launch.

Uganda Wildlife Authority launches Open Park Days

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 and Business
October 1, 2024
Giraffes in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. The signing of the agreement was seen a major step in sustainable conservation of the reserve and getting more benefits to the community. Photo by Peter Hogel

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

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 drive more
July 18, 2022
Home of the Gorillas Initiative, In partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority, seeks to commercialize activities that generate non-trekking revenues through leveraging technology to enable global community engagement with the gorillas, thereby achieving alternative channels to fund conservation

Ugandan conservationists leverage technology to save mountain gorillas

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 conservation enterprises
February 9, 2022
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