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Two people have been arrested over illegal wildlife trade. The suspects identified as Okot Edward(49) a businessman and Akello Florence(39) a farmer were arrested after a joint operation was carried out by Natural Resource Conservation Network, Uganda Wildlife Authority and Uganda Police. The suspects were found in possession of Pangolin scales weighing 12kgs. These specimens

For believers of the higher power, that is God the creator of all things. (Speaking for myself, science is a story for another day). My mind ponders at the creation of both male and female humans and animals. Human sex differences are defined but are they the same for animals? I don’t only mean the

Uganda is endowed with a high density and rich diversity of both animal and plant species. Over 18,783 species of fauna and flora have been recorded in Uganda (NEMA,2009). The high density of species is found both inside and outside protected areas. However, all these are under threat from poaching, encroachment, habitat degradation and loss,

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is greatly indebted to Natural Resource ConservationNetwork (NRCN) for spearheading the development of this publication; “Handbook on Wildlife Related Offences and Penalties in Uganda”. Special Mention is made of NRCN’s partners, in particular Wildlife Conservation Society, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), MTWA, Wild Aid, WCU, ODPP and

“Stretch out your hand over Egypt Uganda so that locusts swarm over the land and devour everything growing in the fields, everything left by the hail.” Ring a bell? Okay, if that doesn’t shake it, then this will. Remember the Locust that swum Uganda and covered over 24 districts in the regions of Karamoja, Teso, Acholi,

Position: Manager Human Resource Job Summary: The Manager Human Resource will deal with all HR functions including job analysis, recruitment & selection, induction/orientation, coordination in training & development etc. Supervisory Responsibilities: Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. Oversees the daily workflow of the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Handles

Natural Resource Conservation Network is seeking for a qualified firm to provide support and conduct an in-depth assessment on the relevant Wildlifetopics and Modules intended for inclusion into Judicial Training Institute (JTI)’s curriculum that is currently under review. The assignment will result into a comprehensive working document covering areas of wildlife conservation that will be adopted and sustained by JTI. Consultants who are residents in Uganda with experience in carrying out

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the new NRCN website.