The Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) has distributed cheques worth sh114m to 23 parishes surrounding parks in the districts of Kabale, Kisoro and Kanungu.
The funds were raised from entry fees of tourists who visit Bwindi impenetrable National park.
Kabale parishes got sh29m, Kisoro sh14m and Kanungu was given sh69m.
The community conservation warden, Sam Amanya, handed over the cheques to sub-county chiefs in various districts last week.
He said the funds should be used in community projects intended at fostering development.
“We are giving these funds to support Local projects as a direct benefit from conserving the park,” he said.


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