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Location in Uganda | |
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Jurisdiction | Government of Uganda |
Headquarters | Plot. 7, Kira Road, Kamwookya, Kampala, Uganda 00°20′10″N 32°35′01″E / 0.33611°N 32.58361°E |
Motto | Conserving for Generations |
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Parent department | Wildlife Conservation Department |
Parent agency | Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities |
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Website | www |
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous Ugandan government agency that aims to conserve, manage and regulate Uganda’s wildlife. "UWA is mandated to ensure sustainable management of wildlife resources and supervise wildlife activities in Uganda, both within and outside the protected areas".[1] As of April 2020, UWA manages ten national parks, twelve wildlife reserves, and fourteen wildlife sanctuaries. UWA also provides guidance for five community wildlife areas. It is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, currently Tom Butime.[1][2]