KAMWENGE — The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has successfully captured and relocated a stray elephant that had been terrorising communities in Kamwenge District, restoring calm after days of heightened fear and wildlife encounters. According to UWA, the operation concluded with the safe sedation of a bull elephant weighing approximately 3,496 kilogrammes and estimated to be…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has received equipment worth $28,501 (approximately Shs105m) to enhance its fight against wildlife crime in the Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area. The donation, provided by the Wildlife Conservation Society with support from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, includes laptops, smartphones, rain gear, gumboots, and field tools aimed…
KIRYANDONGO — In a significant move to combat wildlife trafficking, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), in collaboration with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has arrested a 36-year-old man found in possession of 14.5 kilograms of illegal pangolin scales. The suspect, identified as Okech Philip Jonathan, was apprehended on March 22 at around 10:30 a.m….
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), in partnership with the Uganda Police Force, has arrested five individuals in Bukedea District for possession of 106 kilograms of elephant ivory, in a significant crackdown on wildlife crime. The intelligence-led operation took place in Ariet Village, Kachubala, Aligoi Sub-county, where officers recovered six pieces of cut elephant ivory. The…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has successfully maintained its accreditation under the globally recognized ISO/IEC 17025:2017, reaffirming its commitment to quality, technical excellence, and professional laboratory services. The annual assessment was conducted by the South African National Accreditation System at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Diagnostic and Research Laboratory. The evaluation examined key areas including quality management…