On June 10, 2025, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) organized a significant engagement workshop in Hoima city, aiming to enhance tourism development through collaboration with local stakeholders. The event, held amidst the backdrop of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Empango celebrations, focused on strategic areas such as marketing, digital transformation, and cultural preservation. The workshop brought […]
The serene shores of Lakeside Resort Kawuku, just outside Entebbe, transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration on June 1st, 2025, as the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival brought together Ugandan and Chinese communities for a day of racing, drumming, and unity. The event, part of the global Dragon Boat Festival festivities, underscored the deepening […]
The picturesque town of Kasese, Uganda nestled at the foot of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, is gearing up for an extraordinary event as the 2025 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon captures global attention. Amos Wekesa, a prominent Ugandan tourism advocate and founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, shared an exciting update on X recently, stating 75% […]
The Busoga Kingdom, a cultural gem in eastern Uganda, is making waves in the global tourism scene following a high-profile workshop hosted by the United Nations Global Pulse at Jinja Nile Resort from May 7-9, 2025. The event, themed “The Future of Tourism 2040,” saw Busoga’s Tourism Official, Miss Walusimbi Doris, proudly representing the Busoga […]
Uganda’s motorsport scene has reached new heights with the Mbarara City Rally 2025, a thrilling event that has cemented Mbarara’s status as a premier rallying destination. As the second round of the African Rally Championship (ARC) and the third round of the National Rally Championship (NRC), this year’s rally attracted top-tier talent from across the […]
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) recently kicked off a landmark conservation effort with the 2025 Bwindi-Sarambwe Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee Census, officially launched by Uganda Wildlife Authority’s new Executive Director, Dr. James Musinguzi, on May 6th, 2025 at the Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC) in Ruhija. This initiative marks the sixth gorilla census in […]
The 31st National Agricultural Show is set to take place at the Jinja Show Grounds, (85 km East of Uganda Capital – Kampala) from June 27 to July 5, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a must-attend event for agriculture enthusiasts, industry professionals, and tourists alike. Organized by the Banana Industrial Research & Development […]
With just 11 days until the 2025 Uganda Marathon kicks off on May 30th, excitement is building for what promises to be an unforgettable adventure in Masaka the heart of the Pearl of Africa. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Uganda Marathon, a transformative event that combines a challenging race with cultural immersion, […]
In a groundbreaking moment for Uganda’s tourism sector, Amos Wekesa, CEO of Great Lakes Safaris and lead organizer of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, is set to speak at a fireside chat hosted by the Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT) Sloan Africa Business Club on May 3, 2025. The event, titled “Leveraging Innovation & Technology […]
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and experience one of Uganda’s most breathtaking marathon events, the Fort Portal City Marathon, set to take place on July 19, 2025 in the heart of Fort Portal City. This marathon is more than just a race; it is a celebration of fitness, culture, and the stunning […]