US, May 9 -- The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially taken over the protection and management of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve following a handover ceremony presided over by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, at the Kikuube District Headquarters.

The handover follows a directive issued by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aimed at strengthening the protection of Bugoma Forest, halting continued degradation and encroachment, and ensuring sustainable conservation of the ecosystem.

Speaking during the ceremony, the Prime Minister said the Government could no longer ignore the continued destruction of one of Uganda's critical natural ecosystems. She reaffirmed the Government's commitment to saf...