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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) recently wrapped up a transformative retreat in Eastern Uganda spotlighting the region’s tourism potential with a focus on Sipi Falls. Held in Kapchorwa, the retreat brought together the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Board of Directors and Management to foster internal collaboration, engage local stakeholders, and position Eastern Uganda as a […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda state-run destination marketing agency has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Jinja tourism and the country’s tourism sector with a recent visit to the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja. The Jinja visit, conducted on July 29, 2025 by team from Uganda Tourism Board, aimed to evaluate […]