In a strategic move to revitalize Uganda’s tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) and the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) have joined forces to advocate for the removal of tourism-related taxes. The collaborative effort, highlighted by a high-level meeting held on August 14th, 2025, underscores a shared commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that […]
On August 12th, 2025, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, in collaboration with Rwenzori Beverages, handed over a symbolic cheque of UGX 175 million (approximately USD 47,000) to the Rwenzori Marathon team, led by organizer Amos Wekesa. This significant Rwenzori Marathon & Coca-Cola Uganda sponsorship, now in its fourth year, ensures hydration for participants with Rwenzori Pure Natural […]
The stage is set, the engines are revving, and the anticipation is electric as the Uganda Motor Club (UMC) officially launched the 2025 Fort Portal Tourism City Rally, a highlight of the Uganda National Rally Championship (NRC). Scheduled for August 22nd to 24th, this exhilarating event promises to deliver high-octane action, breathtaking maneuvers, and a […]
Nairobi, Kenya, is set to become the epicenter of African tourism in October 2025, as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and the African Tourism Board (ATB) join forces to co-host the African Tourism and Investment Forum (ATIF) during the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE). This landmark partnership, announced on August 9th, 2025, marks a […]
Standard Chartered Uganda has pledged UGX 150,000,000 (approximately USD 40,000) to the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2025, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s sports tourism development. The cheque was handed over by the bank’s CEO, Mr. Sanjay Rughani, during a ceremony in Kasese on August 5th, reflecting the bank’s 113-year commitment to community growth. This […]
The official launch of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon on August 6th, 2025, at Fairway Hotel Kampala has ignited excitement for Uganda’s burgeoning sports tourism sector. With a combined commitment of UGX 800M from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and Uganda Airlines, the event […]
As Uganda’s urban population surges at an annual growth rate of 5.2% (UN-Habitat 2023), the country is set to address its housing shortage and capitalize on a thriving hospitality real estate sector with the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo 2025 (UREHE). Scheduled for September 26th to 28th this year at Kati Kati Grounds in […]
Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA) has announced the commencement of scheduled flights to Bugungu, a key gateway to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, starting October 1st, 2025. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest wildlife / safari park in Uganda, located in north-western Uganda (4 hr 8 min (234.2 km) via Kampala-Masindi) best known for […]
As the evening sky glows over Nairobi on August 12th, 2025, a new aviation corridor between Saudi Arabia and Kenya is poised to open. Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas has confirmed the launch of a thrice-weekly service between Riyadh and Nairobi, starting October 2nd, 2025. Supported by Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program (ACP), this expansion deepens […]
The scenic Rwenzori Mountains Ranges in Rwenzori Region are set to become a global tourism hotspot as the 2025 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon gears up, following a strategic meeting between Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa and the Rwenzori Marathon team with the Brussels Airlines Uganda office team in Kampala, Uganda. This collaboration signals a promising […]