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 […]
Known as the “Adventure Capital of East Africa,” Jinja offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty, thrilling activities, and cultural experiences along the Nile River. Here are some top attractions and things to do, complete with recommended hotels for your stay: Attractions and Activities in Jinja, Uganda Source of the Nile – Speke Monument: Explore […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) officially launched the second cohort of its acclaimed Apprenticeship Programme at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja, Uganda on Friday, August 8th, 2025. This milestone event underscores a strategic effort to address a persistent skills gap in Uganda’s tourism sector, where foreign workers […]
Uganda’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust recovery, with 2024 recording 1.37 million tourist arrivals and USD 1.28 billion in revenue, a 26% increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities (MTWA). The “Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa” campaign, coupled with infrastructure investments and a focus on […]
In a significant move to elevate Uganda’s tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Juliana Kagwa, recently held a strategic meeting in Kampala with the Board of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) to reinforce partnerships and enhance synergy across the industry. The discussions, which took place in a collaborative atmosphere marked […]
Uganda’s rhino population, once thriving with both Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli) and Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), faced a tragic decline due to poaching, armed conflict, and habitat loss during the 1970s and 1980s. By 1982, these iconic species were completely wiped out in the wild, marking a dark chapter in the country’s […]
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to officially launch the highly anticipated Kampala City Festival 2025 today at City Hall, marking the revival of a beloved city celebration first popularized during Jennifer Musisi’s tenure as executive director. The event, teased on August 4th via an X post by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), […]
Kampala is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as the Kampala City Festival 2025 officially launches, promising to be bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever before! Set to take place under the vibrant theme “Celebrating Kampala – Culture, Innovation and Sustainability”, this year’s festival is a dynamic showcase of the city’s spirit, creativity, and […]
A delegation from Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), led by Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin, is making waves with a benchmarking trip to South Africa. The mission focuses on enhancing lion conservation strategies, mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, and developing sustainable business models around conservation areas, efforts that could transform […]