News Africa
Uganda suspends 11 staff amid suspected fake Gorilla permit scandal
These permits enable tourists to have close encounters with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) initiated the suspensions after uncovering irregularities in its online transaction records.
Bashir Hang, a spokesperson for the UWA, disclosed that they are actively investigating the possibility of collusion between staff members and tour operators in a scheme to defraud the system.
While the exact financial extent of the suspected fraud remains undetermined, it is clear that this situation has raised serious concerns within the agency. According to reports from the state-run New Vision newspaper, several senior UWA officials are expected to be questioned regarding their involvement in the scandal.
Gorilla tourism plays a pivotal role in Uganda’s economy, contributing significantly to its tourism revenue.
A portion of these funds is allocated to support vital wildlife conservation initiatives.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
-
Lifestyle1 month ago
Road Safety Authority narrates how buttocks causes road accident
-
GENERAL NEWS2 months ago
Why 15 police officers stormed Owusu Bempah’s church – Kumchacha narrates
-
GENERAL NEWS1 month ago
Watch how Ibrahim Mahama rode Honda superbike to pay last respects to late friend
-
GENERAL NEWS2 months ago
How Offinso residents storm destooled queen mother’s house, demand for new chief
-
South Africa News2 months ago
Woman thrown out of a speeding taxi while on her way to work
-
GENERAL NEWS4 weeks ago
Deadly clash between youth and navy personnel results in two deaths at Tema Manhean
-
SHOWBIZ KONKONSAH4 weeks ago
Junior Pope’s Death: Video of John Dumelo refusing to join canoe for movie shoot over safety concerns resurfaces
-
News Africa2 months ago
‘Satanically dubious’ – SCOAN releases statement on BBC’s report about TB Joshua, church