UWA established guidelines for motorists, allowing entry into the park until 6 PM daily, with strict speed limits enforced to protect wildlife and ensure visitor safety.

On December 5, 2020, Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa, a ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority was killed by armed poachers. Matsipa and his five colleagues were ambushed by approximately five poachers while on duty, and during the exchange of fire, one poacher was killed, and he too lost his life.

The court will begin reviewing the grievances of property owners who object to their property valuations. It also has the authority to reassess tax rates based on the arguments presented and make adjustments where necessary.

According to an article by the International Growth Center (IGC), Uganda has a low level of international awareness, where 60% of potential visitors learn about Uganda through word of mouth. There is indeed a pressing need for increased marketing efforts.

Uganda can, however, do better in promoting this heritage as neighbors in Rwanda. According to the Nkuringo Safari experts, tourists face challenges ranging from difficult access to the roads during the rainy seasons to chartered flights in Uganda that are pricier compared to the Rwandan counterparts.

When looking at exploring a place with rich history, Kabaka’s Palace is a place to satisfy your curiosity. Locally known as Twekobe, which means...

UBOS has been under scrutiny by the public, citing significant errors in tribal population data from the 2024 census provisional report, and this has had many stops to trust the results. The Bureau admitted to having mistakenly interchanged figures for the Bagisu and Bakiga tribes, and the UBOS ED Mukiza described the discrepancies as human errors occurring during the final reporting stage.

The Albinism Umbrella called on Parliament to make wider consultations across the whole country if the government insists on merging UHRC and EOC and also ensure that, in case the new commission is established, its mandate has to be widened to ensure equal opportunities are also implemented in the private sector.

While on a Uganda Safari Tour, tourists at the game reserve can also get involved in a number of activities, like forest walks with well-trained tour guides and colobus monkey tracking, which begins in the morning with a briefing at the reserve headquarters led by the ranger guides who prepare the tourists for the dos and don’ts of the trekking.

UWEC, also formerly known as Entebbe Zoo, was opened by the Colonial government in 1952, starting out as a reception center for confiscated and injured wild animals.

Being the first of its kind, Tio Tours and Travel Company aims at showcasing the beauty and cultural richness of Uganda and East Africa while fostering partnerships within the tourism sector, making it a key player in promoting regional tourism opportunities.

Murchison Falls Park entails notable wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and the largest population of Nile crocodiles in Uganda, while bird watchers can enjoy species like the shoebill stock and the Goliath heron.