UWA Board of Trustees Begins Supervisory Visit to Lake Mburo Conservation Area.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Board of Trustees has today begun a two-day supervisory visit to Lake Mburo Conservation Area (LMCA), with activities starting at the area headquarters in Minekye, Sanga Subcounty, Kiruhura District.
The delegation, led by the Chairman Board of Trustees, Prof. James Kalema, was warmly welcomed by LMCA Chief Warden Fred Kisame Eria and staff, and received a Guard of Honor before inspecting the parade.
In his presentation, the Chief Warden gave an overview of the conservation area, covering wildlife populations and surveys, proposed actions to address challenges, the impact of drought, changes in habitat conditions, among others. The session also included a moment of silence in honor of the late Nuwamanya Edison, former Chief Warden of LMCA.
During a meeting with staff at the Students’ Centre, UWA Executive Director, Dr. James Musinguzi, emphasized the Authority’s commitment to staff welfare. He clarified that rangers are fully covered under workman’s compensation and medical insurance, dismissing false information recently published. He congratulated staff for successfully completing RAPEX, assured them that future promotions and deployments will be guided by appraisals, and announced that ranger training will henceforth be conducted at UWA’s own training school in Murchison Falls Conservation Area.
Prof. Kalema commended staff for their efforts in managing problem animals and urged continuous innovation to ensure harmonious coexistence between wildlife and domestic animals in surrounding ranches. He also underscored the importance of flora and fauna conservation across Uganda, noting that the country hosts over 5,000 plant species, with Lake Mburo playing a vital role in protecting Acacia-dominated habitats.
The supervisory visit will continue with inspections of invasive species removal sites, dams, and other critical conservation activities within LMCA.
