Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has held the third edition of the Uganda Conservation Media Awards, celebrating excellence in environmental journalism and wildlife storytelling. The ceremony, hosted at Protea Kampala, brought together journalists, conservationists, and development partners to recognise reporting that has amplified Uganda’s conservation agenda. Zuma Mukalazi Wins Wildlife Photography Award…
Uganda’s flagship mountain race, the Rwenzori Marathon, has officially been granted World Athletics Label Road Race status for 2026, marking a historic first for the country. The marathon, scheduled for August 22, 2026, in Kasese at the foothills of the iconic Rwenzori Mountains, becomes the first Ugandan race to receive the prestigious certification from World…
The cross-border tourism partnership between Uganda and Kenya Coast has been recognised at the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo Awards held on 17 February 2026 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The initiative, championed by the Uganda Consulate Mombasa, received the Cross-Border Coastal Tourism Resilience Award in recognition of its contribution to marine…
Wakiso District — A serval cat has been successfully rescued from a fish pond in Seeta Village, Busukuma Division, following a swift response by the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s Problem Animal Capture Unit. The wild cat reportedly fell into a pond owned by Mr Bazira Henry, prompting residents to alert authorities. A UWA team led by…
A joint operation by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Uganda Police Force has resulted in the arrest of a suspected ivory trafficker and the recovery of 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory. The suspect, identified as Opiro Francis, was apprehended on Sunday, February 22, in Nwoya District. During the intelligence-led sting conducted by…