Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of six lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Ampurira Brian 26 years, Tumuhire Vincent 49 years, Aliyo Robert 40 years and Miliango David 68 years were arrested last night during a joint operation mounted by UWA, UPDF and Police in Kyenyabutongo village, Rusoroza Parish, Kihihi
UWA Shares Revenue with Communities Around Queen Elizabeth National Park
UWA Shares Revenue with Communities Around Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has disbursed funds worth UGX 929,269,487 for the year 2015/2016 to benefit districts of Kasese, Kamwenge, Rubirizi, Mitooma, Rukungiri, Kanungu and Ibanda as part of the 20% gate collections given back to the communities for conservation. At a ceremony organized by UWA to formally handover this money at Mweya lodge, the
New Pride of Lions Occupy Hamukungu
Barely a week after the death of a pride of eleven lions in Hamukungu fishing viallge, another pride of 2 adult lionesses and 7 cubs has been in the place. This dispels wrong information that there are no more lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park following the death a pride of 11 last week. Uganda
UWA Disburses 513m to Districts Bordering Queen Elizabeth NP
The management of Uganda Wildlife Authority on Thursday declared and disbursed a total of 513,773,660 shillings to the seven districts bordering Queen Elizabeth Protected Area in western Uganda, as part of the benefits to the communities under the Revenue sharing arrangement for the financial year 2014/15. The seven districts include Rubirizi 104,381,427 /=; Kasese 175,809,038/=,
Queen Elizabeth National Park Ranks Top in East Africa
There will never be a better time to visit and experience the Pearl of Africa because a lot waits to be explored year round culture adventure and sightseeing. Why not start with Uganda’s best park Queen Elizabeth national park according as listed by lonely planet as the region’s valued destinations and a look out spot
Rwenzururu King Visits Queen Elizabeth National Park
His Royal Majesty Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma, the Omusinga Bwa Rwenzuru celebrated the first day of the New Year 2015 in Queen Elizabeth National Park. He entered the park at about 11:30 h via the Queen’s Pavillion, a site visited by a monarch Queen Elizabeth II sixty years ago. This site is significant because of the
Queen Elizabeth NP Wins TRIPADVISOR ACCOLADE Yet Again
Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda is this year’s proud winner of the TripAdvisor certificate of Excellence for consistence in providing quality services to the visitors. The TripAdvisor would like to congratulate Queen Elizabeth Falls National Park on being awarded a 2014 Certificate of Excellence, signifying that it has consistently earned outstanding feedback from
Hippo Census Kicks Off in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Hippo census, a scientific function undertaken once in two years to monitor population trends kicked off on February 25, 2014 at 8.30 am. It was flagged off by the CAM who participated in the count as a visitor. The census provides an opportunity for clients interested in management programmes to participate and contribute towards achievement
Uganda’s Prime Minister Awed by Tree Climbing Lions
Uganda’s Prime minister and head of government business Mr. Amama Mbabazi on November 9th 2013 led a high powered delegation of eminent citizens to visit Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park where he sighted the much sought after tree climbing lions. With the help of researchers who tracked and established the exact location of
Tourism Circuit Bridge Fixed in South Western Uganda
Life gradually returns to normal after the Ntungwa -Ishasha Bridge at the Rukungiri- Kanungu district borderline was re-opened by the Kanungu RDC for traffic Canon Benon Bwagi Ruronga. A heavy truck loaded with cement enroute to DR Congo had earlier collapsed the weak bridge bringing the entire channel down into the river. The broken bridge