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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The Kampala City Festival used to draw crowds Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has revealed plans to revive the Kampala City Festival in order to boost tourism in the city. The details are contained in the 2024/25 National Budget Framework Paper, where the Ministry argues that the
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Boda bodas in Kampala/Courtesy photo Clara Ningome Chonga, the tourism minister for the coastal county of Kilifi, described her first-time experience on a Boda-Boda in Uganda, as simply amazing. Ningome was part of the Kenyan group of tour and travel enthusiasts, who have just concluded an eight-day familiarization trip to
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By Isa Kato Tourism is the most effective means for the transfer of wealth from the rich to the poor. Done conscientiously it brings opportunity, fosters mutual affection and benefits the visited as much as the visitor. Needless to say, tourism is a greater tool in fighting poverty, create employment,
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A collage of Ugandan officials who led a 200+ strong delegation to the Uganda-Kenya Coast Conference Hon. Mulimba John, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in Charge of Regional Cooperation and Hon.Bahinduka Mugarra Martin, the State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities are leading a delegation of over 200 Ugandan
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