Ankole’s historic Mugaba Palace has officially reopened to the public, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage. The restoration of this iconic site highlights renewed efforts to protect and promote the traditions of the Banyankole people. A Landmark Restoration Effort The reconstruction and rehabilitation of Mugaba Palace were made possible […]
The 4th edition of Run for the Nile 2026 returns on Friday, 28th March 2026 at the iconic Jinja Rugby Grounds. Organised by the Rotary Club of Jinja in partnership with Rotary Clubs of Kampala Central, Jinja City, Source of the Nile and more, this eco-marathon is more than just a race, it is a […]
Thursday 27th February marked the launch of the highly anticipated “9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2025 Expo),an annual flagship event aimed at positioning Uganda as the best tourism destination globally and “Tell Your Story – Explore Uganda” Campaign. This premier tourism and travel trade show will take place from 21st […]
Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, has a mind-boggling list of restaurants, café’s, bars, nightclubs, hotels and more, but if you’re coming to the Pearl of Africa to track gorillas or chimps or go on safari, it’s likely you will be swiftly taken upcountry. That’s usually for good reason: if you’re a nature lover, you won’t want […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority has launched a free entrance days in Uganda National Parks during the Open Park Days package / initiative. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) – the state-run agency responsible for management of 10 National Parks; 12 Wildlife reserves; 5 Community Wildlife Management Areas; and 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uganda, announced the Open Park Days Uganda […]
Uganda Airlines, the national flag carrier of Uganda, launched flights between Entebbe and Abuja on September 12. Uganda Airline made its inaugural flight to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital building on its existing service to Lagos, the country’s commercial hub. – Airline now flies to 14 destinations in Africa, Asia. The Airlines has announced an initial flights […]
Air Tanzania took delivery of its first fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft today. The East African carrier is the first airline in Africa to receive the larger 737-9 model that would enable it to meet growing travel demand in West Africa, Southern Africa and India. Air Tanzania currently operates commercial service across Africa and to […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) the Uganda Government conservation agency responsible for the management and protection of Wildlife in and outside protected areas, confirmed the appointment of new members to its Board of Trustees. On 14 September 2023, a significant occasion of inaugurating the 10th Board of Trustees for Uganda Wildlife Authority in Kampala. PS Mrs. […]
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s premier national flag carrier, has chosen to expand its fleet with an additional 10 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. With this latest acquisition, the airline raised its total number of A350-900s to 40, reflecting its growing trust in this modern widebody aircraft. The new order follows closely with an earlier agreement in August when […]