WEST NILE – After more than four decades, rhinos are finally back home at Ajai Wildlife Reserve. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) successfully translocated four southern white rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai, marking the first phase of a national programme that will see 20 rhinos gradually relocated to the reserve. The initiative forms a…
His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, took time off from his official duties to visit Murchison Falls National Park, highlighting the importance of domestic tourism and nature conservation. During the visit, the Kabaka explored the park’s scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife, demonstrating that Uganda’s national parks are perfect for relaxation,…
Uganda’s ongoing efforts to restore and protect its rhino population have gained fresh international attention with the announcement of the Roosevelt Rhino Campaign, an initiative that will see another Ugandan rhino named after a former United States president—Theodore Roosevelt. The campaign was unveiled following the US–Africa Business Connect Roosevelt Africa Trail Conference held in New…
Uganda’s ambitious rhino restoration programme reached a new milestone on Tuesday as the first of eight rhinos imported from South Africa officially touched the ground at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) confirmed the arrival in a brief update, sparking excitement among conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts. “The first rhino has touched…