The Kyabazinga, HRH William Gabula Nadiope IV(R) at the top most point of Kagulu rock/ Courtesy photo. The Kyabazinga of Busoga, HRH Gabula Nadiope IV, has announced plans to secure land titles for the area surrounding Kagulu Rock, aiming to make the site more attractive for investment by both the government
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda has once again partnered with Mountain Rwenzori marathon organizers Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has injected Shs 173 million in the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon scheduled for August 24, 2024, in Kasese. The money comes in the form of products and placement of adverts. CCBU's Manager for Public Affairs and
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Rhinos at UWEC/UWEC photo The low population of rhinos at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe has left MPs on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) concerned about taxpayers’ money used in feeding, treating and offering security to non-productive animals. Medard Sseggona (Busiro East),
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Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park/Courtesy photo Uganda has been voted Africa’s best safari country for birding in an annual study conducted by SafariBookings. This result was part of a larger study to determine the best safari country in Africa, in which Botswana emerged as the overall winner. The annual
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The renowned Nyege Nyege Festival, now in its 9th edition, will take place from November 14th to 17th and has been relocated from Jinja to the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This move is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long
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Lilly Ajarova, the Executive Director of the Uganda Tourism Board Government through the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced a comprehensive initiative to register and license all tourism enterprises in the country, aiming to identify and eliminate illegal operators. This move targets all unlicensed tourism enterprises, including hotels, restaurants, guest
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Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park/Courtesy photo The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the temporary suspension of hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The Authority says that "This decision comes as a precautionary measure after a comprehensive assessment conducted by our team in response
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By Civy Tumusiime In recent months President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has increased interest and focus on the tourism industry, frequently mentioning it in his speeches as one of the key focus areas for post-Covid-19 economic recovery and growth. According to the president, the government targets to significantly accelerate earnings from
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Mt. Elgon National Park/Courtesy photo By Nabendeh Wamoto Uganda Wildlife Authority's (UWA) Mt. Elgon National Park has caused conflict with the masses since its inception in 1994. Why do we conserve and for whom, is the topic I was asked to discuss in my weekly Swahili language international radio interview
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In the heart of the impenetrable Bwindi Forest, where the mystical mist dances through the treetops, I found myself face to face with a massive silverback named Bahati. “Do not run should a gorilla charge at you,” the warden’s words echoed in my mind, but when Bahati charged without warning,
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