According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Shs 5 billion has already been utilized, with major works—including the perimeter wall, administrative block, and internal roads—already completed.
Kimbley Sue Endecott, 35, and her guide, Jean Paul Remezo, were kidnapped at gunpoint on April 2, 2019, during an evening drive along the Edward Track between Katoke Gate and Wilderness Camp.
The State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, revealed the plan during the celebration of the Marian Shrine held on May 3, 2025, at Iceme Catholic Parish in Oyam District.
As Uganda celebrates World Labour Day, a ranger from Kidepo Valley National Park shares his experience as a ranger, working with vultures to trace and apprehend poachers, and how you can escape a zebra's kick.
According to Simon Kaita, the CEO of UTB, the road was constructed to boost tourism in the district by improving access to Sip Falls, a popular tourist site.
In the new appointments, Benson Kule Baritazale has been named the new Prime Minister of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu, replacing Joseph Kule Muranga, who is reportedly unwell. Baritazale previously served as the Deputy Prime Minister.
The proposal, which was submitted by Uganda Wildlife Safaris in partnership with the Karenga, Kaabong, Abim, Kotido, Kitgum, and Agago Community Wildlife Association (KKAKKA), aimed to create a sport hunting ground in the Lapan wilderness in Orom Sub-county.
. Located in Olyaka village, Namasale Sub County, the spot is marked by the “Uganda Tribes” Monument, which bears the names of all 56 ethnic tribes of Uganda, including recognized foreigners living in the country.
Simon Musasizi, the Heritage Trust Programme Officer at CCFU and a representative on the Climate Heritage Network (CHN) Steering Committee, stated that the initiative follows a USD 1.25 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The funding will be used to leverage culture and heritage as catalysts for effective climate action.
The initiative was unveiled on Monday by the Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Akiiki, who emphasized the importance of honoring Tooro’s ancestral lineage by restoring the royal burial sites and transforming them into vibrant cultural heritage museums.
Kabagambe Kamanda, the LC3 Chairperson for Buliisa Sub-County, describes the situation as dire, noting that residents are on the brink of starvation because they have nothing to eat due to the persistent destruction of their crops by elephants. He says some residents are afraid to even tend to their gardens because of the frequent elephant attacks.
For the Kidepo National Valley Park, Russell Hall Ltd signed the concession with UWA to construct a USD 1.5 million, approximately UGX. 5.5 billion Luxury lodge. The statement issued by the UWA Communications Manager, Hangi Bashir, indicates that the lodge will be managed in partnership with the French Hotel brand TUI Blue to ensure international standards of service and comfort.
Uganda Radio Network (URN) has learned that 46.5 kilometers of fencing have been completed in Nwoya, 10 kilometers in Buliisa, with 22 kilometers still pending installation in the same district. Additionally, Masindi will have 10 kilometers fenced, while Kiryandongo has been allocated 28 kilometers.
The delegation was led by the OBR Deputy Prime Minister, Rwenzururu, Benson Kule Baritazale, and was received by a team led by Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule, the Speaker of the Great Buganda Lukiiko.
Armed UPDF vehicles, with personnel wearing masks and heavily armed, have been stationed on major roads in the constituency, including Tula, Bombo Road, and Lugoba Road, among others. Additionally, police patrol vehicles are positioned throughout the division as part of the increased security measures.
According to a report from the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Katakwi, the wolves killed 55 Parish Development Modal sheets from beneficiaries over a two-week period. Additionally, the deputy RDC, reported that in November 2023 wolves also killed 59 sheep and goats in Abela parish, jeopardizing the PDM's success which is meant to transform the lives of people and sustain development.
