Uganda’s tourism conservation efforts turn to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), seeking a 10 billion Ugandan Shilling infusion to ignite lion breeding across three national parks in the upcoming fiscal year. This strategic move aims to counter the decline in lion numbers and navigate the intricate landscape of human-wildlife conflicts.
This proposal, a standout in current budget deliberations, steals the spotlight in discussions led by the Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry. Mwine Mpaka, the driving force behind the Trade Committee, emphasizes the critical need for these funds to rejuvenate the diminishing lion population, a concern voiced during a recent committee session.
“At UWEC, we nurture 15 lions, but the national lion community is thinning due to human interactions,” laments Mr. Mpaka. The upcoming breeding spectacle is poised to unfold in the grand settings of Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo, and Murchison Falls National Parks.
The financial narrative unfolds with a proposed tourism sector budget of 248.7 billion Shillings, facing a 309 billion Shilling deficit. In this fiscal thriller, the Trade Committee orchestrates a dance with unfunded priorities, a captivating storyline totaling 96.3 billion Shillings, spotlighting critical sectors for the blockbuster performance in the 2024/2025 Financial Year.
In a bid to give Uganda’s tourism sector a cinematic makeover, the Trade Committee proposes an additional 4 billion Shillings for the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). This budgetary subplot aims to counter negative publicity, fueled by unfortunate incidents in Queen Elizabeth National Park last year.
The UTB plans to project its positive narrative on global screens, allocating funds for media giants such as the BBC, National Geographic, and CNN. As the plot thickens, 1 billion Shillings steps onto the stage for Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), taking the lead in showcasing the nation’s diverse tourism destinations.
In summary, Uganda’s impassioned plea for 10 billion Shillings echoes a wild symphony for conservation. With a fusion of financial finesse and imaginative storytelling, this budgetary saga unfolds as a comprehensive strategy to safeguard and exhibit the nation’s untamed treasures.
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