UWA

16 September 2025, 10:10 am

Lt. Col. Mugarura cautions Karamoja communities against poaching

The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru subcounty, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and…

30 July 2024, 2:44 pm

Marauding elephants leave Kotido locals counting crop losses

By Joseph Logola Over 50 acres of crop gardens in Kotido district has been destroyed by marauding elephants. A group of 8 elephants, suspected to have escaped from Kidepo Game Reserve, invaded the area on Monday morning and destroyed acres…