Supporting community-based conservation initiatives, and leveraging local and international partnerships for increased investment in conservation is key according to the Tourism ministry.

The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Tom Butime has appointed Dr. James Musinguzi as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), effective April 01 ...

Tourism stakeholders have urged journalists to interest themselves in reporting about community-driven tourism initiatives ...

Uganda’s growing population has increased reliance on firewood and charcoal, exacerbating deforestation. The 2024 National Population and Housing Census shows 65% of households use firewood as their ...

Agriculture remains the backbone of many economies across the Global South, providing livelihoods for millions. Yet, the ...

However, John Makombo, director of conservation at the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), said this was not possible. "It is one of those precious species that have freedom to go anywhere and so ...

The community claims that, in every planting season, based on previous experiences, UWA rangers wait until the crops begin to ...

(rtd) Tom Butime and tourism state minister Martin Mugarra, along with officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute ...

At Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, violent enforcement of wildlife laws leaves broken families behind and damages the relationship between conservation authorities and local communities ...