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Uganda to Host First Ever Rhino Naming Ceremony As USD11 Million Name a Rhino Conservation Campaign Reaches Milestone

BusinessFocus Reporter August 12, 20250

L-R: Chairperson Association of Uganda Tour Operators Civy Tumusiime, President Uganda Tourism Association Yogi Biriggwa, UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, Minister of State for Tourism Martin Mugara, CEO Presidential CEO's Forum Irene Birungi Mugisha, CEO UTB Juliana Kagwa and the UTB Marketing Manager Francis Nyende at the launch of

Tour Operators Express Mixed Feelings About Oil Developments In Bunyoro

BusinessFocus Reporter July 23, 2025July 23, 20250

Walking Rig deployed by TotalEnergies in the Tilenga project. Photo taken in July 2023 Tour operators have expressed mixed reactions about the development of oil and gas in the Albertine Graben. The Albertine Graben has 10 out of the 22 protected areas (national parks and wildlife reserves) in Uganda which

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Prominent American Tour Agents Tour Uganda To Explore Collaboration Opportunities

BusinessFocus Reporter July 2, 20251

Uganda’s Ambassador to the United States- H.E. Ambassador Robinah Kakonge (3rd right, front row) shares a photo moment with key tourism players during the stakeholder dinner recently A team of highly influential American tour agents recently arrived in Uganda for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda

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Wildlife Conservation Through The Lens Of Veterinary Medicine

BusinessFocus Reporter May 9, 20250

Dr Crispus and Dr Rebecca rescuing an elephant By Dr. Crispus Singoma, Senior Wildlife Veterinarian at Uganda Conservation Foundation Wildlife veterinary medicine is a specialized field that brings together the science of animal health and the urgent need for conservation. It is a unique discipline that allows veterinary professionals to

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Uganda’s Untapped Tourism Potential: Experts Call For Strategic Rebranding & Investment

BusinessFocus Reporter March 19, 20250

Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, are one of the wildlife attractions unique to Uganda and a few other countries on the African continent. Uganda's tourism sector fortunes can greatly improve if it is given priority. In a thought-provoking X Space discussion, tourism industry leaders and experts highlighted Uganda's vast untapped potential

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Coffee Tourism: An Untapped Portal For Youth Empowerment In Uganda

BusinessFocus Reporter February 25, 20250

By Aloysious Ssendegeya Uganda, often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa," is renowned for its lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. However, one of its most valuable yet underutilized resources is its coffee industry. Uganda is the largest coffee exporter in Africa and the 8th largest globally,

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Uganda Named Most Promising New Destination At The Leading Indo –Asia Tourism Expo

BusinessFocus Reporter February 4, 20250

Uganda High Commissioner to New Delhi H.E. Prof Joyce K. Kikafunda receives the Excellence award and certificate at JIO World Convention Center, Mumbai together with the Ugandan delegation. Uganda scooped the Most Promising New Destination Award at the just concluded Out Bound Travel Market (OTM) Bombay. The Award was

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History & Heritage Campaign Launched To Promote Uganda’s Cultural Tourism

BusinessFocus Reporter December 9, 2024December 9, 20240

Amon Baita, the Team Leader at Top Cloud Rwenzori Adventures speaking at the launch of the History and Heritage Uganda campaign Top Cloud Rwenzori Adventures Limited has officially launched the History and Heritage Uganda campaign, aimed at promoting cultural tourism across the country. The campaign was unveiled at at Ewaffe Cultural Village

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Diana Museveni Rallies Ugandans In The Diaspora On Marketing And Investing In Uganda’s Tourism Sector

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 2024October 16, 20240

Ms Diana Kyaremera Museveni and Ms. Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) pose for a photo with some of the #62Since62 project coordinators, creatives, and content creators during the homecoming finale dinner held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on October 10, 2024. The first daughter,

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Gov’t Should Place A Prominent Sign About Uganda Martyrs At Entebbe Airport – Archbishop Semogerere

BusinessFocus Reporter September 10, 2024September 10, 20240

Archbishop Semogerere and the relics at Munyonyo shrine The relics of the Uganda Martyrs have been brought back to Uganda for a special “visit” as the nation celebrates 60 years since the canonization of its first Black saints. The sacred artefacts, including the bones of Saints Charles Lwanga and Matthias Mutumba,