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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]