Mbale City has gained an eye-catching new landmark. Courtesy of the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, a modern clock tower now stands at the Republic Street roundabout near the Regional Block, marking a visible upgrade to the city’s public space and a point of pride for residents and visitors alike. The tower features a distinctive golden […]
Historic Mount Elgon Hotel Reopens in Mbale City After Major Renovation – A Landmark Boost for Responsible Tourism in Eastern Uganda On 27th September 2026, World Tourism Day, H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the fully renovated Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa in Mbale City. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Uganda’s hospitality […]
Uganda’s disability inclusion and community support movement will take another important step forward on Sunday, 4th October 2026, when the CoRSU Disability Walk 2026 takes place at the MUBS Sports Grounds in Kampala. Organised by CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital, the third annual CoRSU Disability Walk is a fundraising and awareness campaign supporting children living with disabilities. […]
Every year on 22nd September, World Rhino Day brings global attention to the magnificent rhinoceros and the urgent need to protect these iconic animals. In Uganda, the occasion provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress made in restoring rhinos while highlighting the shared responsibility of Government, conservation organisations, communities, tourism businesses and visitors. World Rhino […]
“Uganda in Motion” is a new initiative that seeks to broaden how Uganda is experienced and represented through cultural tourism. Developed by Matoke Tours Africa, the approach treats cultural tourism as an encounter with daily life in all its variety, where long-held traditions and contemporary expression exist side by side. Culture as a Living Landscape […]
Air travel between Entebbe and Arua Cities has become more accessible thanks to scheduled services operated by AirServ. The new Entebbe-Arua flight route offers a practical alternative to the long overland journey, significantly reducing travel time to Uganda’s West Nile region and opening smoother connections for both leisure and business travellers. This detailed guide covers […]
Uganda’s internationally recognised wildlife veterinarian and conservationist Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has been nominated for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize, one of the world’s leading honours for animal conservation. The nomination recognises Dr. Gladys’s longstanding contribution to wildlife conservation, particularly her work protecting mountain gorillas in East Africa and promoting a One Health approach that connects wildlife […]
The landscape of global travel is shifting beneath our feet. Today, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) in Uganda convened the World Tourism Day 2026 Thematic Conference under a forward-thinking theme: “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Industry leaders, digital visionaries, and hospitality stakeholders gathered at the National ICT Innovation Hub […]
The 2nd Edition of the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo (UREHE) 2026 is scheduled to take place on 25th and 26th September 2026 at Kingdom Kampala Gardens in central Kampala. This high-profile industry event brings together a wide range of stakeholders focused on property development, housing solutions, construction, finance, architecture, and urban planning under […]
On 20th September 2026, hundreds of runners, corporate partners, community leaders, and public officials gathered at the Cricket Oval in Lugogo for the 6th Annual Muslim Run. The event, organised by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce Uganda, aimed to raise UGX 250 million toward the construction of an administration block at Shukran Babies’ Home in […]