Do you know where the birthplace of coffee is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s not Brazil nor Colombia. It is Uganda Ugandan black gold – If you didn’t know Responsible Tourism Company works with coffee Farmers from Central West and Southwestern Uganda on our Uganda Coffee Tours from Kampala. In Uganda, coffee is a […]
The 2025 Cancer Run in Uganda is more than just a race; This race is a powerful symbol of hope, unity, and the relentless fight against cancer. Organized by Rotary International, this annual event has grown into one of the most significant fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country. This year’s run, set to take […]
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in conjunction with Ministry of Works and Transport- Maritime department held search and rescue sensitisation workshops in Ntungamo and Isingiro districts on 11th and 12th February, 2025 respectively. The workshops enhanced awareness among the public about search and rescue which is a service rendered to people in distress in case of […]
During the mid-morning of Thursday 6th February , a new life was joyfully welcomed at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary as Kuc, the beloved female southern white rhino, gave birth to a healthy baby boy. This achievement marks a major milestone in the rhino conservation efforts at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Uganda Wildlife […]
East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has commissioned M.V. Mpungu, the first scheduled roll-on/roll-off freight vessel to start commercial operations on Lake Victoria. The 96-metre-long vessel will now operate two scheduled crossings per week between Port Bell, Uganda, and Mwanza, Tanzania, reducing transit times to just 18 hours compared to the current three to four-day road […]
On the 6th February, 2025 The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime appointed Dr. James Musinguzi as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), effective 1st April, 2025. He will succeed Mr. Sam Mwandha, who retires on 31st March, 2025, after serving as Executive Director since 2018. Dr. Musinguzi […]
Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas has started flying to Uganda’s main airport, Entebbe. The flights originate in the Middle Eastern nation’s capital of Riyadh. The inaugural flight, served by one of Flynas’ 53 Airbus A320neos, was met with a water cannon salute after it touched down at 3:30 a.m. local time earlier this week. It marks […]
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable. This prestigious Uganda travel trade event, is set to take place at the Lakeside resort of the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda promises to be a melting pot of global tourism leaders, innovative business opportunities, and the breathtaking […]
From January 21st to 26th, 2025, Kampala will host the inaugural Uganda-China Cultural Symposium, a landmark event aimed at strengthening the cultural and tourism ties between Uganda and China at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities – Uganda announced on their X handle. This Uganda-China Cultural Symposium event in Kampala […]
On January 15, 2025, Flynas Uganda will mark a significant milestone with its launch of new direct flight between Saudi Arabia Capital of Riyadh & Entebbe Town in Uganda. This event is not just a testament to the Saudi based airline’s expansion but also a celebration of the growing connectivity between Uganda (the East African […]