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Only a few of the Uganda Wildlife Authority vets and rangers supporting the return of rhinos to Kidepo were alive when the last rhino was poached in 1983. Today, a determined new generation is restoring Uganda’s protected areas and wildlife a generation that truly lives the UWA slogan: “Conserve for Generations.” Dr. Crispus Singoma, Principal Vet at Kidepo Valley National Park, is no stranger to pushing boundaries. In just three years as a young vet in Murchison Falls, he has rescued over 500 animals from snares and traps. He has also trained at the Zimbabwe Wild Capture Course in Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, supported rhino work in Akagera National Park (Rwanda), and collaborated in Kenya with Dr. Matthew Mutinda. This morning, Dr. Crispus shared: “I feel like I am dreaming, this opportunity, this privilege for my country and profession. My heart is pumping so hard… let’s do it!” Translocating a rhino requires experience, and as these images show, Uganda’s teams are more than ready. We wish the entire team the very best. As Dr. Eric Enyel, Chief Warden of Kidepo Valley National Park, reflected: “After 43 years rhino are returning to Kidepo. I come from Lira, not far away, where the rhino is our town’s totem. Rhino will set foot on Karamojas soil once again. The countdown is on. I cannot thank the partners, donors, and former Chief Warden Richard Muhabwe enough.” #Kidepo #kidepovalleynationalpark #rhinoconservation #UgandaWildlife #ugandasafari #ugandacf @GlobalConservation has been supporting Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Parks through the Uganda Conservation Foundation over the past decade and it is proud of be part of this historical moment. Images @paulhiltonphoto for @GlobalConservation

They tried to smuggle Uganda’s national bird across the border. But conservation teams stopped them. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Uganda Wildlife Authority, supported by the Uganda Conservation Foundation, successfully disrupted a wildlife trafficking network attempting to illegally trade Crested Cranes into the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rescued birds are now in the care of UWA veterinarians and recovering well. Five suspects have been arrested and will face prosecution. The Crested Crane isn’t just wildlife, it’s a symbol of Uganda, proudly standing at the centre of the national flag. Its raised leg represents a country moving forward. Today, thanks to dedicated rangers, investigators, and conservation teams, that symbol is protected. But wildlife protection doesn’t happen by chance. It takes commitment, teamwork, equipment, and support. Every rescue operation helps ensure that Uganda’s wildlife continues to inspire the world. 👏 Thank you to the incredible teams protecting Uganda’s natural heritage. Thank you to @ToyotaUganda @cfaomobilityug for supporting our teams – protecting wildlife, tourism, development and Uganda’s heritage. Share this story to support wildlife protection. #CrestedCrane #UgandaWildlife #WildlifeRescue #ProtectWildlife #StopWildlifeCrime #QueenElizabethNationalPark #UgandaConservation #NatureProtection #WildlifeConservation #SaveWildlife #ConservationMatters #WildlifeHeroes #ProtectNature #AfricanWildlife #ConservationAfrica #ToyotaUganda #CFAOmobilityUganda #ToyotaAfrica

🦏 Rhinos are returning to Kidepo. Last week marked a major milestone for rhino conservation in Uganda, as the Rhino Sanctuary in Kidepo Valley National Park was officially handed over to the @ugwildlife . The 18.2 km² fenced sanctuary is a critical step toward achieving Uganda’s National Rhino Conservation and Management Strategy (2018–2028), restoring rhinos to protected landscapes where they once roamed. @NRT_Kenya CEO Vishal Shah formally handed over the completion report and sanctuary to Charles Tumwesigye, Commissioner of Field Operations at UWA, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Uganda’s rhino recovery efforts. In the coming weeks, white rhinos from the successful Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary will be relocated to Kidepo. They will help build Uganda’s rhino management capacity before black rhinos follow returning to this landscape after more than 40 years of absence. This milestone reflects the power of collaboration. The sanctuary fence was funded by Northern Rangelands Trust, with support from partners including the Great Plains Foundation, Rhino Recovery Fund, Gatinais Foundation, WildLandscapes International, Uganda Conservation Foundation, and the @EUinUG through the NaturAfrica programme. Local communities are central to this effort. Members of the Morungole Community Conservancy are actively involved in the programme from fence construction to supporting broader conservation initiatives across the landscape. Special thanks to @GreatPlainsCons, @RhinoRecoveryFund, @PlatcorpFoundation, and @wild_landscapes for helping make this possible. This milestone highlights the strength of collaboration under the EU NaturAfrica programme, whose support helps create the enabling conditions for the reintroduction of rhinos to the landscape. #RhinoRecovery #ConservationImpact #UgandaWildlife #NaturAfrica #Biodiversity #Kidepo #Uganda #RhinoConservation #WildlifeConservation #UgandaWildlifeAuthority #UgandaConservationFoundation #ZiwaRhinoSanctuary

Today, we celebrate the women who have chosen one of the most demanding callings on earth: protecting our wildlife and landscapes. They endure harsh terrain, extreme weather, and work in environments filled with traps and real danger so animals can continue to roam and ecosystems can flourish. We applaud these women for rising and shining in what was once a male-dominated field, proving each day the incredible impact they bring to conservation. Happy Women’s Day to all the women in conservation. #WomenInConservation #WomensDay #UgandaConservationFoundation #UgandaCF #ConservationInAction

𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐨–𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐚–𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞. Partners, communities, and stakeholders gathered in Uganda for a week of strategic activities as part of the European Union-funded cross-border conservation initiative. The week featured the official launch of the European Union Kidepo-Turkana Community Conservation (KTCC) Project and interactive community dialogues. These efforts highlighted that lasting conservation relies on strong collaboration. Read the full story below to learn more about these engagements and their impact on wildlife and communities across this unique landscape. @EUinKenya • Wildlife Research and Training Institute @EUinUG @ugwildlife @NRT_Kenya #KidepoValleyNationalPark #CommunityConservation #UgandaConservationFoundation #EuropeanUnion linkedin.com/pulse/linking-…

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This February, we undertook Operation Simba with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. The intelligence, experience of the teams, and learning throughout the Recovery of Murchison Falls programme since 2012 prompted this incredibly important effort. While we rarely publicize individual operations (they happen continuously with consistent success), this effort deserves recognition for the dedication of both UWA and our teams. Operation Simba results include: • Seizure of 34 lethal wheel traps (essentially IEDs) • 74 snares • 7 spears and other poaching equipment • Disrupting 22 poachers • Arresting 3 poachers • Seizing 16 animal carcasses • Rescuing 4 other animals, including a lion and giraffe UCF continues to work hand in hand with UWA in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo Valley Protected Areas. This is achieved through long-term investments into ranger posts, communication systems, ranger welfare, training and standards, and the veterinary unit, not to mention lion, giraffe, hippo, and elephant conservation. Underlying it all is our ongoing commitment to supporting community development and the next generation of Ugandan protected area managers and professionals. @tusk_org @globalconservation @ghumaneafrica @ElephantsIEF @ugwildlife #IllegalWildlifeTrade #WildlifeCrime #StopWildlifeTrafficking #BigCats #LionConservation #UgandaConservationFoundation #UgandaCF #Uganda #MurchisonFalls #UgandaWildlife #ConservationInAction

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Dr. Nancy is currently completing the Wildlife Capture Course at Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe - a significant milestone in her journey as one of Uganda’s rising wildlife veterinary leaders. A huge thank you to Dr. Markus Hofmeyr, a true legend in the wildlife veterinary and rhino management world, for arranging Dr. Nancy’s participation in this prestigious course. Through Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF), with the support of the Global Humane Society, we were proud to support Dr Nancy’s development and field work, including over 300 wildlife rescues in Murchison Falls National Park, involving giraffes, elephants, lions, and other species. Following her secondment to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Dr Nancy has now been officially appointed as a full-time UWA Veterinary Officer. She has been assigned to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where she will monitor and protect the health of Mountain Gorillas. One of UCF’s key roles is to support the next generation of Ugandans — not only by strengthening technical skills, but also by developing future conservation leaders. We are pleased to see Dr. Nancy excel and are confident she will inspire others. And judging by her dart grouping on the target… Dr Nancy is definitely not to be argued with! Congratulations Dr Nancy — we are so proud of you! #Conservation #WildlifeVeterinary #UgandaCF #UgandaConseravtionFoundation #GlobalHumaneSociety #UWA #Bwindi #MountainGorillas #WildlifeRescue #FutureLeaders #Malilangwe

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Upon receiving an urgent report of an elephant with a prolapse in Katore, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers immediately mobilized alongside our team and Dr. Seifert, who successfully treated the elephant on-site. To maximize the likelihood of recovery, we deployed a monitoring collar on the bull to help us track his progress and provide follow-up care as needed. Dr. Seifert suspects the injury was caused by a snare that tragically caught the elephant's genitals—a devastating reminder of the ongoing threats wildlife face from poaching activities. The commitment of our donors, @CITES and @TuskTrust , enables us to act swiftly when animals need us most. We'll continue monitoring this elephant's recovery closely, as every life saved is a victory for conservation. #UgandaCF #UgandaConservationFoundation #QueenElizabethNationalPark #Elephants #VetWork #WildlifeVet #UgandaWildlife

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Uganda Conservation Foundation invites applications for the Procurement Officer position for the project entitled “Supporting New and Existing Community Conservancies, Adjacent Parks and Forests in the Kidepo Turkana Landscape of Uganda and Kenya.” This three-year project is funded by the EU’s NaturAfrica Programme for Biodiversity and Livelihoods in Africa, launched in 2021 to support large-scale, inter-regional conservation approaches focused on the Key Landscapes for Conservation and Development (KLCD). The project focuses on the Karamoja and Turkana transboundary meta-landscape and is implemented by the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) of Kenya as the lead agency, in partnership with the Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and National Forest Authority (NFA) of Uganda. Please click the link below to download the detailed job description and application procedures. ugandacf.org/ucf-seeks-proc… All applications must be submitted to info@ugandacf.org by 5:00pm EAT on Wednesday, 11th Feb 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Only applications emailed to info@ugandacf.orgwill be considered. Uganda Conservation Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

When Smoke Signals Danger: How Poachers Are Mimicking Conservation Tactics Recently, our team, together with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers in the Wangkwar sector of Murchison Falls National Park spotted smoke rising from the bush. Normally, this would mean routine conservation work. Conservationists often use controlled burning to maintain ecosystem health and protect biodiversity. These fires are planned in advance and carried out under strict conditions to help the landscape. But this time, something felt off. The ranger teams decided to take a closer look, and what they found was not routine conservation work. It was a poaching operation. Poachers are now using more advanced, careful methods that can look like genuine conservation efforts. The rangers found and removed wire snares set up throughout the burnt area to trap wildlife. The poachers use a method based on animal behavior. They burn the grass because they know wildlife, especially Uganda kobs, are drawn to recently burnt areas. The ash adds nutrients, and the open ground helps animals see better and feel safer. Poachers take advantage of these instincts, turning them into a trap. Under the ash and along animal trails, wheel traps and wire snares are hidden, waiting for animals that think they have found a safe place to feed. This incident turned into an important lesson. The ranger team held a briefing for new rangers to explain how poachers are changing their methods. They highlighted the need to spot these tactics and warned about the risks of following animal trails, where wheel traps are often hidden underground. Now, when rangers see several burnt patches in places like Wangkwar, they carry out focused patrols to look for illegal snares and traps. This shows why it is so important to have alert, well-trained teams in the field at all times. We are very grateful to our donors and partners - @TuskTrust , @ElephantsIEF , Global Conservation, @CincinnatiZoo, @StateINL, who make it possible to maintain constant ranger presence across Uganda's Murchison Falls. #UgandaCF #UgandaConservationFoundation #ConservationInAction #MurchisonFalls #MurchisonFallsNationalPark #WildlifeConservation #Uganda #RecoveryOfMurchisonFalls

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Behind every successful safari, healthy elephant herd, and beautiful landscape in Murchison Falls National Park is a dedicated team of unsung heroes: field teams, veterinarians, and rangers. Recent operations have clearly shown the dangers that rangers and other frontline professionals face every day. During a recent chase after poachers, one of the rangers stepped into a wheel trap set by the very people he was pursuing. Luckily, he was not seriously injured, but this incident shows the daily risks our teams face in protecting wildlife. The team discovered trees stripped of bark by charcoal burners from nearby communities, a practice that kills the trees in preparation for burning. In a coordinated operation, teams from Wangkwar and Ayago1 ambushed and arrested two suspects. After questioning, the suspects led rangers to hidden charcoal kilns within the protected area, which were immediately destroyed. During a joint patrol, rangers from Wangkwar and Lugaya saw a group of poachers who fled, leaving behind their equipment: two wheel traps, two spears, and nine newly set wire snares. Recovering this equipment means many animals were saved from harm. Each patrol, arrest, and destroyed snare helps secure the future of tourism in Uganda by protecting the wildlife and landscapes that make Murchison Falls one of Africa's leading destinations. These efforts benefit wildlife, visitors, and local communities, ensuring future generations can enjoy Uganda’s rich biodiversity. Our generous donors and partners, including @TuskTrust, @ElephantsIEF , Global Conservation, @CincinnatiZoo , and @StateINL , make this work possible. Your support equips rangers, strengthens patrols, and sustains frontline conservation. Your commitment directly protects wildlife and helps secure a lasting future for Murchison Falls National Park. #MurchisonFallsNationalPark #SustainableTourism #ConservationInAction #WildlifeConservation #UgandaConservationFoundation