Uganda Wildlife Authority moves to drive elephants away
Uganda Wildlife Authority officers have been deployed in Lamwo district and neighbouring areas to drive the elephants back towards the Kidepo Valley National Park.
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Uganda Wildlife Authority officers acquire leadership skills at NALI Kyankwanzi
Senior officers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) have been told to translate the knowledge, discipline and leadership skills acquired at the National Leadership Institute (NALI).
Agago residents demand action as elephants destroy crops
State Minister for Northern Uganda, Akello Beatrice Akori, said she was concerned about the challenges facing residents of Omiya Pacwa, particularly the destruction of crops by elephants.
Pictures to see as inter forces games continue in Gulu City
The 18th edition of the inter forces games is underway in Gulu City, northern Uganda, with participants from UWA, UPDF, UPF and Uganda Prisons Service.
UWA arrests 100 over illegal activities in Bugoma forest
Bugoma forest was gazetted in 1932, but underwent different Illegal encroachments, including agricultural expansions, charcoal burning, am
Makome driver dies in Karuma bus-elephants collision
The affected elephant has been relocated and is walking in pain, according to the UWA senior commutation official.
Kasumba of the wild: A woman’s stand against wildlife crime in Uganda
Beyond her professional achievements, Margaret’s empathy for wildlife is profound and one of the poignant memories is the rescue of a mother and baby tree pangolin from traffickers.
Walking the line, where human-wildlife conflict meets coexistence
Human-wildlife conflict is a growing concern in Uganda, particularly in areas near national parks.
“Corrupt” Kigumba town clerk Fred Kagara ordered to refund shs32m
Fred Kagara has been given 60 days to refund the amount to the asset and recovery account managed by the IG.
World Wildlife Day: Museveni urges Ugandans to promote conservation
Uganda celebrated World Wildlife Day 2025 on March 3, with the national event taking place in Lira City.
Lira’s Edola among conservationists recognized on World Wildlife Day
Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Minister of Health and Lira City woman MP, represented President Museveni at the World Wildlife Day celebrations.
Local athletes ready for UWA marathon in Lira City
Rogers Kipkut, a UWA staff member and marathon technical operator, explained that the event was brought to the Lango sub-region because of its rich athletic history.