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State Minister for Tourism Mugarra Meeting leaders and stakeholders in the Mt. Elgon Region

Tourism Minister Mugarra Commits to Resolve Human-Wildlife Conflicts

State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, has vowed to address human – Wildlife conflicts. Mugarra made the promise during his just concluded his tour to Eastern Uganda. After

December 18, 2021

The Big Story

Beatrice Mujuni, Policy Advocacy Practitioner

Rekindling Tourism Amidst COVID-19

By Beatrice Mujuni If there is at least one thing I am sure every Ugandan is proud of, it’s the beauty and uniqueness of our natural resources. But do we truly understand

September 28, 2021

News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

A team from Mountain Slayers Uganda testing out the new equipment and training n the Rwenzori Mountains over the weekend. Photos Ronald Tusiime

Mountain Slayers Uganda trains, equips Rwenzori Mountain guides and rangers

Mountain Slayers Uganda (MSU) has handed over mountain climbing safety equipment to the Rwenzori mountains’ guiding community. The equipment handover is part of a project that also saw guides and rangers from

September 21, 2021

Lifestyle·The Big Story

Mr. Mahendra N. Mehta (right) &and his Wife Sunayana Mehta with others tracking gorillas in Bwindi

89-year-old billionaire Mehta leads 3 Mehta generations to track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mr. Mahendra N. Mehta aged 89 & Wife Sunayana Mehta 87 of the Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) together with 5 other members of the family comprising of 3 Mehta family

September 2, 2021

Lifestyle

Different stakeholders in a meeting, convened over the weekend at Enjojo Lodge in Queen Elizabeth national Park

Government, security agencies and local communities in Kanungu agree to Work Together to better protect wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Government stakeholders, represented by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the Resident District Commissioner of Kanungu District, and local community leaders

March 30, 2021

The Big Story

Tree climbing lions of Ishasha, are a unique attraction and a highlight especially for visitors transiting between QENP and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the mountain gorillas.

Four Arrested Over the Death of Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of six lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. A statement by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) says that Ampurira Brian 26 years, Tumuhire

March 24, 2021

The Big Story

Tooro King Oyo (centre) leads othe dignitaries to cut cake in celebration of the World Tourism Day in Fort Portal at the weekend

World Tourism Day: stakeholders root for increased role of tourism in rural development

Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International World Tourism Day on 27th September 2020, with a call for increased involvement of rural communities in the tourism value chain.

September 29, 2020

Banking & Financial Services·Company News

Rafiki was thought to be 25 years old at the time of his death. Courtesy photo

Silverback Rafiki’s Killer Gets 11-year Jail Sentence

A man who killed one of Uganda’s silverback Mountain Gorilla, Rafiki, in a hunting escapade will spend 11-years in jail after pleading guilty to the charges. Rafiki, a member of the Silverback

July 30, 2020

Banking & Financial Services

Buffalos near Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tourism sector could add $168 bn to African economies in 10 years

Tourism Sector Fully Opens After Four Months of Lockdown

All tourism sites in Uganda are now open for visitors, Col. (Rtd) Tom Butime the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has said. But with the country’s borders still closed, domestic tourists

July 24, 2020

Banking & Financial Services

Uganda Wildlife Authority pilots road Rapid Technology in National Parks

Mbarara – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on Friday launched a pilot project on the use of Road Rapid road technology that improves on the quality of roads and keep them intact during

December 7, 2019

Politics & Goverment

Uganda Wildlife Authority- Page 2

Tourism Minister Mugarra Commits to Resolve Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Rekindling Tourism Amidst COVID-19

89-year-old billionaire Mehta leads 3 Mehta generations to track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Government, security agencies and local communities in Kanungu agree to Work Together to better protect wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Four Arrested Over the Death of Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park

World Tourism Day: stakeholders root for increased role of tourism in rural development

Silverback Rafiki’s Killer Gets 11-year Jail Sentence

Tourism Sector Fully Opens After Four Months of Lockdown

Uganda Wildlife Authority pilots road Rapid Technology in National Parks

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