Uganda is gearing up for one of its most important agricultural gatherings of the year. The Uganda Poultry Show 2026, organised by the Poultry Association of Uganda (PAU), takes place from 11th to 13th September 2026 at the UMA Multipurpose Hall (Uganda Manufacturers Association) in Lugogo, Kampala. Under the theme “Celebrating Eggs & Poultry Meat”, […]
Uganda’s public transport is taking a major green leap forward. On 28th August 2026, E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd (EBX), in partnership with Kiira Motors Corporation, officially began deploying 15 locally manufactured Kayoola Electric Buses on three new feeder routes serving Kira Municipality and the wider Kampala metropolitan area. These zero-emission, air-conditioned buses offer scheduled services, […]
Auric Air has announced the addition of Lake Natron as the newest destination on its network, with daily scheduled flights now operating to Engaresero Airstrip. Set beneath the dramatic silhouette of Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron offers striking beauty, extraordinary wildlife and unforgettable landscapes that capture Tanzania at its most raw and remarkable. Travellers can […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda’s 2026 Ebola outbreak over, confirming the country’s successful containment of the disease. This follows Uganda’s own announcement on 28th July after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new infections. Uganda recorded 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, all linked to the Bundibugyo strain of […]
Homes & Gardeners Expo 2026 Highlights Uganda’s Booming Hospitality and Tourism-Driven Living Sector
Uganda’s interconnected home, hospitality and garden industries are experiencing renewed energy, fuelled by rapid urbanisation, a persistent housing shortfall, tourism recovery and rising demand for modern living solutions. Industry stakeholders will gather next month at the Homes & Gardeners Expo 2026, taking place on 5th to 6th September at the Sheraton Kampala Gardens in Uganda’s […]
At the 3rd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference (RIC 2026), held on 18th-19th August 2026 at Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme “Unlocking Industrial Competitiveness through Innovation and Regional Value Chain Integration,” the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, delivered a message on behalf of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The President […]
Scattered across the northwestern reaches of Lake Victoria in Uganda’s Kalangala District lies one of East Africa’s most underrated treasures, the Ssese Islands. This archipelago of roughly 84 islands (about 43 of them inhabited) offers a perfect blend of golden beaches, fishing villages, palm-fringed shores, forest walks and serene waters ideal for Ssese Islands island […]
Over the weekend, the waters of Nalubaale (Lake Victoria) at Bunjako Beach in Mawokota County came alive with the revival of one of Buganda’s oldest sporting traditions. The Buganda Kingdom staged its annual coronation regatta, known as Amaato ga Kabaka, bringing together teams from various counties in competitive canoe racing. Essaza Mawokota emerged as overall […]
The southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Rushaga recently hosted a high-profile visit that highlighted Uganda’s world-class tourism offering. Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, and the Speaker of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Rt. Hon. Tomio Okamura, shared an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in the lush, ancient rainforest. […]
The planet’s largest freshwater lakes are natural wonders of astonishing scale. These vast inland seas hold thousands of cubic kilometres of water, support unique ecosystems, shape regional climates and offer some of the most rewarding travel experiences on Earth. Whether you are drawn to remote wilderness, tropical beaches, wildlife or cultural encounters, these lakes deliver […]