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17:19
17:19

Kidepo Rangers Scoop 2024 Wildlife Ranger Challenge Award 2 2 Top story

The rangers from Kidepo Valley National Park took the male and female trophies from the 21-kilometer marathon to raise awareness about the importance of rangers in conservation efforts. Teams from Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Kidepo, and the host, Murchison Falls participated in the challenge.
07:41
07:41

Gov't Urged to Resolve Border Tensions with South Sudan to Curb Karamoja Instability UPDF 1

Presenting the findings, Kibanda North MP Linos Ngompek highlighted that the unresolved border dispute between Uganda and South Sudan is a significant threat to the region's security. “The Committee’s findings underscore the urgent need to resolve territorial conflicts with South Sudan,” Ngompek stated.
14:02
14:02

Elephant Tramples 22-Year-old Man to Death in Nwoya 1 2

Innocent Komakech, the Ceke Village Secretary says the elephant attacked the deceased at about 7:15 Am Thursday in his garden while weeding soya beans. He notes that the incident has raised alarms about the safety of locals amidst the rising incursion of stray elephants from Murchison Falls National Park.
12:38
12:38

Human- Wildlife Conflict; Balancing Conservation and Human Life 11 1

Human- wildlife conflict occurs both inside and outside the park for a various reasons including behavioral traits of the animal species, and communities illegally entering the park to access wild life resources like bush meat, but the most common is wild animal’s attraction to cultivated crops that are known to be richer in macronutrients and mineral salts than wild plants.
16:39
16:39

The Feminists On A Mission To Grow Birding In Uganda birding enthusiasts 7 Top story

Men shaped the culture of birding and still dominate it, but that could soon change. It is a major milestone that Judith Mirembe’s Association has inspired women in Uganda Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
10:46
10:46

Gov`t Sets Up Commission to Investigate Apaa Land Conflict Apaa Township 1 2

‘’Even this Apaa thing, we have already drafted an instrument under the attorney general`s chambers. The Chief Justice was consulted and the names of members of the commission of inquiry are already there. I believe the President will sign that instrument soon, said Mao.
08:51
08:51

Installation of Electric Fence Around Murchsion Falls National Park Stalls Over Lack Of EIA Report 1 2

Hangi says without the Environmental Impact Assessment reports from the World Bank, they cant carry on with the installation of the electric fence around the national park.
18:58
18:58

Missing Poacher Found Dead inside Murchison Falls Park

The Aswa River Region Police Spokesperson David Ongom Mudong in a statement issued on Wednesday noted preliminary findings indicate the deceased was trampled to death by elephants.
15:36
15:36

Leaders Task UNRA for Permanent Solution To Olwiyo-Pakwakch Floods 2 1

Nwoya Resident District Commissioner Christopher Omara told Uganda Radio Network in an interview Thursday that the persistent flooding of the busy highway is affecting the movement of goods and passengers into and outside West Nile.
12:31
12:31

Panic in Alebtong as Lions Stray Around in Adwir Sub county 1 3

Robert Adiama, the Alebtong Resident District Commissioner says the lions came just days after a stray buffalo was cited in the neighboring sub county of Amugu, adding that a team from the Uganda Wild Life Authority has been informed and they are on the ground trying to track the lions
17:30
17:30

Stray Buffaloes Invade Otuke District 3

For the last two weeks, the buffaloes have traversing Akuta, Atibiring, Apyen, Anang and the neighbouring villages where they have destroyed crops especially maize, sorghum, cassava, and sweet potatoes. Every night, the animals sleep at Itang swamp in Anyalima parish.
10:54
10:54

Court Issues Interim Orders on Abim Evictions illegal evictions 1 Top story

The residents sought a permanent injunction until the main application determining the land ownership and others are disposed of. The evictees claim the land belongs to them and argue that UWA’s conduct was illegal.
14:01
14:01

One Injured as Fire Guts Mazike Valley Lodge in Rubirizi District 4 2

The fire is believed to have started from the nearby Queen Elizabeth National park before spreading to the cottages On Tuesday Evening, destroying property worth millions
17:12
17:12

Saudi National Trampled to Death by Elephant in Murchison Falls Elephants 1 1 Top story

Bashir Hangi, Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA Communications Manager told URN that the deceased was in the company of three other colleagues on a journey from Masindi District through the National Park to Arua city while using a Toyota Wish car.
13:04
13:04

Residents Kill Pregnant Buffalo, Hunt 2 Others Stray Buffaloes 2

The three buffalos have reportedly been terrorizing the village for the past one month, eating crops and injuring livestock.
20:15
20:15

Stray Hippos Cause Panic Among Gulu Residents Laroo Division 3

On Saturday night, Simon Orach a boda boda motorcyclist in Gulu also reported that he was attacked by the animal along ST Mauritz road in Laroo Division.
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