Govt targets sh40b in rhino naming campaign

"Uganda has the most successful rhino breeding programme in Africa because we have seen the number of rhinos increase tremendously without a single individual succumbing to poaching save for a few that died of natural causes," Butime said.

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One of the hosted buyers trying to capture a close-up of the rhino at Ziwa Sanctuary. (Credit: Julius Luwemba)

By NewVision Reporter

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#Tourism #Rhino-naming campaign #Rhino conservation efforts #International Rhino Day #Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary #Tourism minister Col. (rtd) Tom Butime

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NAKASONGOLA - The tourism ministry has launched a rhino-naming campaign to raise $11m (about shillings 40 billion) for rhino conservation efforts and habitat management.

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Govt targets sh40b in rhino naming campaign

"Uganda has the most successful rhino breeding programme in Africa because we have seen the number of rhinos increase tremendously without a single individual succumbing to poaching save for a few that died of natural causes," Butime said.

One of the hosted buyers trying to capture a close-up of the rhino at Ziwa Sanctuary. (Credit: Julius Luwemba)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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