OIL WELLS IN MURCHISON FALLS OPPOSED BY UWA

3rd October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Objections to the drilling of 10 more wells in Murchison Falls National Park by Heritage Oil have been raised by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). According to UWA boss Moses Mapesa, UWA objects to the drilling of the ten wells at the same time. “It has to be phased. We cannot have such a big » Read More

OIL DISCOVERY IN UGANDA TO BOOST TOURISM

12th September, 2009 - Posted by admin - 1 Comment

Protecting biodiversity and conserving the environment during oil and gas production will boost tourism in Uganda, Experts say. This was during a meeting for tour operators and other tourism stakeholders, organized by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). According to experts, oil exploration is expected to boost tourism in the park as more visitors are expected. The meeting » Read More

EAST AFRICA FOR SINGLE TOURIST VISAS

17th August, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

The council of ministers at the recently held single East African Community (EAC) set a target of 2010, for the introduction of the single EAC visa. The introduction will encourage free movement of tourists within east Africa without having to pay at each entry point. The meeting which took place in Nairobi from the 29th-31st July 2009 » Read More