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…
By Alexander Mackey Okori The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has intensified a crackdown on poaching in Karamoja, following a surge in illegal wildlife trade. Game meat is evidently being sold openly in markets across Napumpum, Nakapelimoru, Kacheri sub counties in Kotido District;…
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 A 68-year-old man in Abim district is currently nursing serious injuries he sustained in an attack by a stray Buffalo. Amuya Longoli the Victim of the Buffalo attack Amuya Longoli, a resident of Tyen Apok village, Kathimongor parish, Alerek sub-county…
By Joshua Imalingat Uganda World life Authority-UWA official says that there is a significant increase in the animal population at Matheniko- Bokora World life reserves. Initially, gazetted in 1964 as game reserves, the wildlife reserves measure approximately 3,500 square kilometers and managed…
By Joshua Imalingat Napak district is struggling to deliver services to its people twelve years after it was curved out of the greater Moroto district. The district became independent on 1st July 2010. It currently has a population of 168,000 people spread…