On the 6th February, 2025 The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime appointed Dr. James Musinguzi as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), effective 1st April, 2025. He will succeed Mr. Sam Mwandha, who retires on 31st March, 2025, after serving as Executive Director since 2018.
Dr. Musinguzi is a dedicated conservationist with extensive experience in wildlife management, conservation education, and community conservation among many others. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), where he championed conservation awareness, wildlife rescue, and public engagement. Following the merger of UWEC and UWA, he was appointed Director of Community Conservation and Ex Situ Wildlife Services, a position he held since October 2024.
As Mr. Mwandha retires, Uganda Wildlife Authority acknowledges his outstanding leadership over the past seven years, during which he enhanced wildlife protection, strengthened community conservation efforts, expanded anti-poaching initiatives, and improved the tourism potential of Uganda’s protected areas. His tenure has left a lasting impact on Uganda’s conservation landscape, and UWA extends its deepest gratitude for his dedicated service.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) congratulates Dr. Musinguzi on his appointment and warmly welcomes him to the UWA family. We look forward to his leadership in advancing our mission to conserve and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife resources for present and future generations.
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