Uganda: Tourism Ministry to Buy Shs10 Billion Helicopter for Wildlife Surveillance

Uganda: Tourism Ministry to Buy Shs10 Billion Helicopter for Wildlife Surveillance

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is seeking for Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter which they say will strengthen surveillance and conservation efforts in the national parks.

Tourism Ministry to buy shs10 billion helicopter for wildlife surveillance

State Minister for Tourism, Martin Mugarra Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is seeking for Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter which they say will strengthen surveillance and conservation efforts in the national parks. According to the Undersecretary, Godfrey Sseremba, the aircraft will ease aerial patrols, wildlife surveillance, animal census exercises, and rescue operations, particularly f…

UWA Seeks Shs10Bn for Helicopter as MPs Question Costs and Budget Priorities

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has requested Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter intended to enhance surveillance of national parks, facilitate wildlife rescues and enable rapid deployment of veterinary doctors to treat injured animals in the wild. However, Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned whether the proposed cost includes maintenance, raising concerns during scrutiny of the Tourism sector’s 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper …