By Alexander Mackey Okori The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru Sub-county, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority…
By Stanley Ebele Preparations for the 10th Edition of Karamoja Cultural Festival have hit a dead-end as Esther Davina Anyakun, the state minister for Labor, Gender, and Social Development in charge of Employment and Industrial relations, and Peter Lokeris, the Minister of Karamoja…
By Bondry Kilenga The Chief Warden Kidepo Valley National Game Park Richard Muhabwe, has said that preparations for the construction of the long awaited 137-kilometer electric fence around the park are in advanced stages. This follows public outcry from the communities living along the game…
Uganda has embarked on a long and perplexing journey to reclaim priceless cultural artefacts taken from the country during the colonial era. Many of these artefacts remain in British museums, often not on public display, while others have been successfully repatriated. Ugandan…
KAMPALA: In robust move to bolster tourism sector, government has earmarked Shs41.12 billion in the last quarter of 204/25 Financial year for the development of key tourism infrastructure. The funding is part of a larger Shs9.79 trillion release for the quarter, representing…
By Our Reporter Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has signed a major concession agreement with Russell Hall Ltd to construct a USD 1.5 million, approximately UGX. 5.5 Billion luxury lodge in Kidepo Valley National Park. The statement issued by the UWA Communications Manager,…
By Joshua Imalingat Stray elephants have Wednesday morning trampled to death a 71-year-old woman in Kaabong district. Napul Nangola a resident of Rupa village, Kasimeri parish, in Sidok sub county was killed as she strode to the nearby trading center to sell…
By Jennifer Acheng Wild animals straying from Kidepo Valley National Game Park have reportedly attacked and killed at least three people in Alerek sub county Abim district within a space of only nine months. Three others have also reportedly been left disabled…