Musinguzi will officially acquire the new reins on April 1, 2025, taking over from Sam Mwandha, who has been at the helm of the wildlife authority since 2018.
(L-R) Sam Mwandha (L), the outgoing UWA executive director, James Musinguzi, the newly appointed UWA boss and Martin Mugarra, the minister of state for tourism during the official merger of UWEC and UWA in October last year. (Credit: Julius Luwemba)