The villages are from the four Parishes of Longoromit, Lobongia, Pajar, and Lomusian. The residents relocated to the villages of Kamion, Timu, and Morungole in the Irk County, Kaabong district.
Dr. James Musinguzi, the UWEC’s Executive Director in statement said the funds will facilitate breeding of the lions in three selected National Parks in the country so as to avert the dwindling population of the big cats currently being threatened by the increasing human-wildlife conflict.
There is evidence that the construction of renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind turbines, has altered the landscape in ways that migratory species have not been exposed to in the past.
Dr Patrick Atimnedi, Senior Manager Veterinary Services at UWA said that wildlife treatment particularly of herbivores relies heavily on a class of drugs called "Opioids” which have narcotic effect on the body and can be habit-forming and dangerous in humans.
The victims, five of whom are from the Madi community and another from western Uganda were reportedly attacked Friday afternoon from their gardens in Molokodi Trading Center in Itirikwa Sub-county.
At least seven people sustained severe injuries and more than 200 grass thatched huts were razed down in Paka Paka, and Oyanga villages following fresh attacks by armed men suspected to have crossed from Adjumani District.
According to the statement, the closure was prompted by the misunderstanding between Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranches (ZRWR) and Rhino Fund Uganda (RFU).
Brigadier Bonny Bamwiseki, the Gulu 4th Division Commander said there was no need for a checkpoint and security detach. He says the checkpoint was instead breeding insecurity and affecting the peaceful co-existence of the locals in the area.
According to Muluwe, the baboon entered their barracks in the morning while they were attending the routine parade and attacked the infant killing him instantly. He says rangers later pursued the primate and killed it.
The authority said in a press statement issued on Monday, that the rising water level has submerged the landing points for ferries on both sides of the falls making it hard for vehicles to cross.
