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% […]
Turkish Airlines recently announced the launch of direct, non-stop flights between Istanbul and Entebbe, set to commence in July 2025. This new route marks a significant milestone for Uganda’s aviation and tourism sectors, making Turkish Airlines the second airline to offer a direct European connection to Uganda, following Uganda Airlines’ – (Uganda National Airlines) London-Entebbe […]
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 Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the addition of a sleek, 5-door, 4-seater pure electric hatchback to its eco-fleet. The vehicle, a generous donation from Mr. Tumuhimbise Bruce, was unveiled on May 9, 2025, at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre […]
Turkish Airlines is taking bold steps to elevate Uganda’s tourism profile in Europe, partnering with Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa to promote the East African nation in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Amos Wekesa, the founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, revealed the collaboration in a recent X post, highlighting the airline’s invitation to deliver presentations […]
Travelers passing through Entebbe International Airport are now greeted by a striking new addition, two larger-than-life gorilla sculptures installed by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). Unveiled on May 5, 2025, these gorilla sculptures, one at Entebbe International AirportArrivals and another at Departures, celebrate Uganda’s status as a premier destination for gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris. […]
The Sebei Sub-region in Eastern Uganda is basking in the global spotlight after Jacob Kiplimo’s stellar performance at the 2025 London Marathon, where the 24-year-old long-distance runner clinched second place in his debut 42km race, setting a national record of 2:03:37. Hailing from the Sebei Sub-region, which spans Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo districts on the […]
A major milestone for Uganda’s tourism and trade sectors was achieved this week as the Ministry of Works and Transport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China State Engineering Construction Company to upgrade Kasese Airport into an international airport. The announcement, shared by Ms. Susan Kataike on X, has sparked excitement among travelers, local […]
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 […]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a bold step toward a greener future for aviation by hosting a groundbreaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study Workshop in Entebbe, near Lake Victoria. The two-day event held from April 22nd – 23rd, 2025, which was organized in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) […]
