The Uganda Wildlife Authority has commissioned a new canine unit at Karuma Wildlife Reserve.This will go a long way in improving investigations of wildlife cases in Uganda. This is another step to the right direction.
Training the Fish Protection Unit Commanders
Our training for the Commanders of the Fish Protection Unit (FPU) at the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Marine Training School, Kalangalo was successful. It was attended by all FPU Commanders on all water bodies of Uganda. About four years ago, the FPU was put in charge of fish protection and enforcement of the Fish Act. This came as a result of alarming levels at which fish was being depleted in waters of Uganda. The FPU among others, effects arrests, collects evidence, and tenders it to courts. The common offenses prosecuted under the Fish Act are fishing without a license, fishing using prohibited fishing gears, possession of immature fish, and transporting fish without a license. The training was mainly on evidence collection and handling. Our advocate Gladys Kamasanyu emphasized the need to not break the chain of evidence right from the time of recovery of exhibits at the scene of crime until the exhibits are tendered in court. We are privileged to contribute to the fight against fish related crimes in Uganda.
Uganda welcomes a new baby rhino
A new male calf was born by Malaika at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district on Friday 5th February, 2021. This addition brings the total births at the sanctuary to 30 and the total number of rhinos at the sanctuary to 34 individuals. Many thanks to Rhino Fund Uganda and the Uganda government for a job well done. The effort is intended to reintroduce rhinos to Uganda’s wild. Rhinos got extinct from Uganda’s wild in the 1980s.
The killing must stop
There were three elephants of different ages that were brutally murdered to obtain this ivory. The ivory was seized in northern Uganda. It must have been on its way to one of the Asian countries. The lives that were lost can not be got back. The pain occasioned onto the elephant families where the deceased elephants were members can not be explained. A human being that murders an elephant will not find it hard to commit similar offenses against fellow humans. The loss occasioned onto the African countries where the elephants lived is immense. The ecosystem where the elephants lived did not remain the same. These and many other reasons are why we need to raise our voices to protect lives of animals.
World Wetlands Day
Help African Animals joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Wetlands Day. This year’s theme is “Wetlands and Water” which highlights the contribution of wetlands to the quality and quantity of freshwater. Wetlands are a source of freshwater. Preserving wetlands therefore secures a brighter future for our planet. Let’s keep raising our voices to protect the wetlands.
The journey ahead of us
2020 was challenging but it proved that together we are stronger. The challenges it came with taught us the need to protect our wildlife more than ever. With your support we were able to meet our target. Lives of animals were saved. 2021 is here. It brings with it new opportunities. We still have a chance to make the world a better place not only for the animals but also for us. Together, let us keep raising our voices for animals.
Happy New Year
Our community wildlife talk was a success
We successfully traveled to Kyaanya village in Nakaseke district of Uganda where we educated rural people about conserving wildlife that they live with in their community. Nakaseke district is one of the areas in Uganda that is outside the protected areas. Animals there live on private land with people. Kyaanya is one of the notorious hunting communities in the district of Nakaseke. Rural people were surprised to learn that it is unlawful to hunt and kill wildlife that lives with them on their land. Most of them were not even aware that wildlife serves any importance to them or the nation if conserved. The photo shows Advocate Gladys Kamasanyu, the founder of Help African Animals educating rural people.
The community wildlife talk enabled us to educate rural people and hence save the lives of animals that would be killed them. We are driven by the belief that unless rural people understand why wildlife must be conserved, they will not help to conserve the same. Help African Animals is committed to saving lives of animals living in Uganda.
