Mbale Regional Satellite Zoo Nears Completion, MPs Commend Progress

Mbale Regional Satellite Zoo nears completion, MPs commend progress

MBALE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mbale Regional Satellite Zoo is now approximately 90% complete, members of Parliament’s Tourism Committee confirmed during an inspection visit to the site on Friday. Developed at a cost of Shs 6 billion, the zoo is part of a government initiative to boost tourism and environmental education across the country. According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Shs 5 billion has already been utilized, with maj…

UWA Hosts MPs at Mbale Regional Zoo Ahead of July Launch

Mbale – The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has hosted members of Parliament from the Committee on Trade, Tourism, and Industry at the nearly complete Mbale Regional Zoo, located in Mutoto village along Tororo Road. The facility is expected to open its gates to the public in July this year. The visit, led by Hon. Betty Awori Engola, Woman MP for Apac District, saw legislators commend UWA for the visible progress made on the project. The MPs also…