The continued lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many people from towns back to rural areas. This has exerted pressure on wildlife. Many parts of Africa are already experiencing alarming poaching rates. People in rural areas are mainly hunting wildlife for food. Uganda has not been an exception. According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, poaching has since the beginning of the lockdown increased by 20%.

We can not afford to remain silent during this period. If we do, we will be risking having the earth devoid of animals.