Uganda’s departed oldest chimpanzee’s successor has been named. Dr. Jane Goodall, a British primatologist and anthropologist, Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees named Zakayo II as the successor and heir to the Kazayo throne last week. Zakayo I, who was the oldest captive Chimpanzee succumbed to Chronic
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90 Year-Old Among 1st Foot Pilgrims To Arrive At Namugongo For Martyrs Day Celebrations
Pilgrims from across the world have started arriving at Namugongo Catholic Shrine, a week to the 2018 Uganda Martyrs Day (UMD) celebrations. By Tuesday 22nd May, 2018, over 50 people had already arrived in small groups, with the largest delegation being that of 12 foot pilgrims from St. Kagwa Catholic
Read MoreRwanda has defended its decision to spend "millions" on an advertising deal with UK football club Arsenal after it came in for heavy criticism. Visit Rwanda, the country's official tourism authority, will have its logo emblazoned across players' sleeves next season, in the hope it will bring more tourists to
Read MoreMunyonyo Commonwealth Resort on Thursday was awarded the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, adding to the number of international awards the Munyonyo based hotel has won in recent years. “It’s a great experience and feeling to know that our guests have given us good reviews which shows that we have
Read MoreParliament has approved a proposal to establish a museum to house the history of 1981-1985 Luweero triangle war by the National Resistance Army that ushered in President Yoweri Museveni Presidency. This follows a report authored by MPs on the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry on the FY 2O18/2019 on
Read MoreUganda’s conservation and tourism fraternity is mourning the death of the oldest chimpanzee. Zakayo, 54, Uganda’s known oldest chimpanzee died at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). UWEC’s Executive Director James Musinguzi confirmed the development while speaking to Daily Monitor. Musinguzi said Zakayo started feeling unwell about 3 weeks ago
Read MoreOn the 11th of April 2018, carcasses of a pride of 11 lions were found scattered in Hamukungu Fishing Village, in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The possible cause of death is suspected poisoning from the community members. The Hon Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Prof Ephraim Kamuntu yesterday met
Read MoreThree lionesses and their eight cubs have been found dead in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, the BBC reports. The lions are suspected to have been fed poisoned meat, the Uganda Wildlife Authority said. The reason is unclear, and an investigation has been launched. The carcasses were discovered on Wednesday
Read MoreRuparelia Group was on Thursday evening awarded the “Top Tourism Investor” accolade at the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards. Ruparelia Group is owned by moneybags, Sudhir Ruparelia. Now in their third edition, the awards endorsed by Uganda’s tourism ministry aim to recognize the top players in the tourism sector.
Read MoreThe actions of mankind could lead to the extinction of half of African birds and mammals by the end of 2100, a UN-backed study has said. The report conducted by 550 experts from around the world said reduced biodiversity could affect people's quality of life. It also found 42% of
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