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UWA targets strengthened conservation in 2026-2030 roadmap
Kapere revealed that over 114,000 anti-poaching patrols led to the recovery of 156,823 poaching implements and the arrest of 11,597 suspects.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) executive director Dr James Musinguzi speaking during the launch of the agency's 2026-2030 roadmap at Protea Hotel in Kampala, on June 30, 2026. (Photo source: X/@ugwildlife)
By: Admin ., Journalist @New Vision
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The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on Tuesday (June 30) unveiled its 2026-2030 roadmap aimed at bolstering conservation efforts in the country.
“The new strategic plan will leverage technology, including drones, forensic science, GIS, and digital systems, to strengthen anti-poaching efforts, improve wildlife protection, and enhance conservation management," said executive director Dr James Musinguzi during the launch event at Protea Hotel in Kampala.
It will strengthen collaboration with communities and stakeholders, promote wildlife conservation beyond protected areas, and support sustainable livelihoods while improving compliance with national and international conservation commitments.
UWA, a semi-autonomous government agency, conserves and manages Uganda’s wildlife resources within and outside protected areas.
It manages 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, five community wildlife management areas, and 13 wildlife sanctuaries.
Alongside the five-strategic plan, UWA also unveiled the Service Delivery Standards and the Client Charter.
Musinguzi said they plan to develop tourism products like water tourism with boats, butterfly tourism and other rare products to draw more tourists.
It manages 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, five community wildlife management areas, and 13 wildlife sanctuaries.
Alongside the five-strategic plan, UWA also unveiled the Service Delivery Standards and the Client Charter.
Musinguzi said they plan to develop tourism products like water tourism with boats, butterfly tourism and other rare products to draw more tourists.
Richard Kapere, the UWA assistant commissioner for conservation planning, highlighted the previous strategic plan's achievements.
Land recovery, strengthened anti-poaching efforts, habitat restoration, and invasive species clearance are among them.
Specifically, 13,625 hectares of invasive species were cleared, 3,825 hectares of degraded habitats were restored, 374 hectares of encroached land in Mt Elgon Conservation Area were restored, and 1,153 km of fire lines underwent maintenance.
Kapere revealed that over 114,000 anti-poaching patrols led to the recovery of 156,823 poaching implements and the arrest of 11,597 suspects.
"These achievements demonstrate UWA's strong commitment to protecting Uganda's wildlife and ecosystems while strengthening law enforcement and habitat restoration," he said.
Land recovery, strengthened anti-poaching efforts, habitat restoration, and invasive species clearance are among them.
Specifically, 13,625 hectares of invasive species were cleared, 3,825 hectares of degraded habitats were restored, 374 hectares of encroached land in Mt Elgon Conservation Area were restored, and 1,153 km of fire lines underwent maintenance.
Kapere revealed that over 114,000 anti-poaching patrols led to the recovery of 156,823 poaching implements and the arrest of 11,597 suspects.
"These achievements demonstrate UWA's strong commitment to protecting Uganda's wildlife and ecosystems while strengthening law enforcement and habitat restoration," he said.