By Alexander Mackey Okori Map showing Sub-counties most affected by elephant invasion in Kerenga District Karenga district leaders have demanded urgent government action to persistent cases of human-wildlife conflict following a series of deadly elephant attacks that have left many families grieving. The most Sub-Counties of Kapedo, Naopore,…
By Alexander Mackey Okori A herd of elephants (Internet Photo) Communities in Kaabong District, living near Kidepo Valley National Park are in fear with many unable to attend to their gardens following continued attacks by stray elephants from the Park. According to…
President Yoweri Museveni has intervened in a longstanding dispute between pastoralists and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) over grazing rights in the Pian Upe game reserve, permitting communities to graze their livestock in the reserve temporarily. The conflict, which escalated in September after…
By Stanley Ebele Aerial view of Lokatap rock in Rengen Sub-county, home to over 1,000 wild hyraxes (Credit: Stanley Ebele) KOTIDO, UGANDA: Nestled amidst the rugged rocks of Rengen Sub-county in Kotido district, the ordinary village of Lokatap, with an estimated population…
Alexander Mackey Okori Government through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has commenced the construction electric fence around Kidepo National Valley Park in Karenga district in an effort to prevent wild animals especially elephants, from entering people’s homes and farms. The animals have…
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…