Tag: Uganda Wildlife Authority
Tour Operators Concerned About Losses Amidst Shs 11 Billion Gorilla Permit...
Tour operators expressed concerns about potential financial losses due to the Shs 11.2 billion gorilla tracking permit scandal involving Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) staff....
Tourism Ministry Calls for Calm Amid Gorilla Permit Fraud Investigation
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities has officially acknowledged reports of illegal sales of gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits. They are urging the...
14 UWA Staff Suspended Amidst Allegations of Issuing Fake Gorilla Permits
In a recent development, it has been reported that 14 employees of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) have been suspended over allegations related to...
Gorilla Permit Scandal Raises Concerns for Uganda’s Tour Operators
Tour operators in Uganda are worried that their businesses may suffer due to a recent scandal involving the illegal sale of gorilla tracking permits....
Investigation Launched into Alleged 60 Billion Shilling Gorilla Permit Scam
Parliament has asked the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities to clarify the situation regarding the alleged loss of a significant amount of money...
Uganda’s Wildlife Authority Chief Faces Scrutiny Amidst Gorilla Permit Scandal
Sam Mwandha, the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), is still leading the organization as officials investigate allegations of fraudulent activities linked to...
UWA Officials Under Investigation for Suspected Gorilla Permit Scam
In recent reports, allegations of corruption within the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) have come to light, specifically concerning the issuance and sale of gorilla...
A stray elephant terrorize communities, destroys farmer’s crops
KASESE - A stray elephant from Queen Elizabeth national park in Kasese has spent two weeks in the community, paralysing farmer's agricultural works and traffic...
Uganda Wildlife Authority closes Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
The closure has been triggered by the persistent misunderstandings between Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranches (ZRWR), the owners of the land where the rhinos...