Tag: Murchison Falls National Park

MINISTER MAGYEZI CONVENES DIALOGUE WITH PENTECOSTAL LEADERS OVER OUTCRY ON URBAN TRADE ORDER IMPLEMENTATION

Following the ongoing public outcry surrounding the implementation of the urban trade order in various towns and cities, the Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has convened a high-level consultative dialogue with the leadership of Born...

Museveni, Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Meet to Push for Locally Driven Agricultural Solutions

Regional

AGRA has also aligned with frameworks such as the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme and supported access to climate financing through the Green Climate Fund to boost resilience among smallholder farmers.

Environment

Game Rangers Deployed to Return Escaped Elephants to Murchison...

Game rangers have been deployed to escort two elephants back into Murchison Falls National Park after the animals escaped...

National News

Elephants Kill Man in Kyotera District

In 2024, Uganda has seen a troubling increase in elephant attacks, particularly in areas surrounding Murchison Falls National Park.

Tourism

Speeding Truck Kills Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park

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.

Tourism

OPEN PARK DAY: Tourists to Enjoy Free Entry to...

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.

National News

Museveni Orders UWA to Halt Charging Fees on Travellers...

President Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travelers except tourists who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National Park to connect to and from Northern Uganda.

Tourism

UWA Moves to Protect Wildlife Amid Traffic Surge in...

“We are providing alternative routes for travelers moving through Murchison Falls National Park; visitors entering via the Masindi-Kichumbanyobo gate will now be directed to use the Bugungu gate in Buliisa, exiting through Tangi."

National News