Mbale, here we come
Today I am joining influencers and media personalities as we head to Eastern Uganda ahead of the official opening of the UWEC–Mbale Zoo tomorrow.
We are very excited to be part of this milestone
WHY MBALE?
Following feasibility studies conducted across different regions of Uganda, Mbale emerged as the most suitable pilot site due to its accessibility, strategic location, broad catchment area covering Eastern Uganda and Western Kenya, and strong potential to stimulate tourism growth in the region.
The Mbale centre has been developed in phases and represents much more than a wildlife exhibit. It serves as a hub for conservation education, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, community outreach, and tourism development.
The centre provides learners with hands-on experiences that support Uganda's competency-based curriculum, transforming it into a living classroom where conservation is taught through experience rather than theory alone.
At the same time, the project creates employment opportunities, supports local enterprises, provides markets for community products and services, and strengthens regional economies through tourism-related activities.
It also extends vital services such as wildlife rescue, awareness campaigns, and environmental stewardship programmes into surrounding communities.
#UWECMbaleLaunch
The highway spot, where everyone stops especially for Nyama choma and gonja/plantain in Uganda 🇺🇬 I guess you’all know the name even when I don’t mention it 😇