Tag: Lake Victoria

UWA Expands Conservation Footprint with Regional Tourism Hubs

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is set to establish regional conservation centres across the country to reduce congestion at Entebbe Zoo and boost tourism. This comes after the merger with the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC)...

Uganda Faces Fistula Surge, Experts Urge Prevention and Support

Health

Health experts in Uganda are raising the alarm over the growing number of obstetric fistula cases across the country, urging both the government and the public to focus on prevention, access to skilled care, and community...

Environment

MT Kabaka Mutebi II Begins Test Runs, Hailed as...

In a developmental moment for regional maritime transport, the newly commissioned MT Kabaka Mutebi II has successfully commenced its...

National News

Two Fishermen Drown after Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria

Locals in the Butte landing site in the Mayuge district in Baitambogwe subcounty are in shock after two fishermen...

Agriculture

Kenyan Gov’t to Build Kshs100 Million Fish Landing Site...

The President of Kenya, William Ruto has pledged to build a fish landing site valued at approximately Kenyan Shillings...

Environment

Gov’t Commits to Establish Nine Search and Rescue Centers...

According to the study carried out by Makerere University Institute of Public Health between 2016 and 2018, approximately 70% of drowning incidents occur in lakeside districts around Uganda, with an estimated 287 cases reported and 3,500 cases reported annually.

Obituary

Lake Victoria Boat Capsize Claims Five Lives in Kalangala

Most boat accidents in Uganda are mainly caused by overloading and strong winds. For example, in March 2024, a boat that had 17 people was traveling from Bussi Island in Wakiso district heading to Nakiwogo landing site when it capsized and six people died.

Regional

KENYA: Four Coast Guard Officers Survive Boat Accident on...

Four Coast Guard officers have survived death after the Coast Guard boat they were traveling in developed mechanical problems...

Crime

Negligent Truck Driver Knocks Teenager Dead on Kalangala Ferry;...

It is crucial for local government and transport authorities to implement stricter regulations and enforce penalties for dangerous driving behaviors because the community's safety depends on a collective effort to mitigate such incidents.

Crime