In a significant boost to Uganda’s aviation sector and tourism industry, Uganda Airlines has signed a landmark $985 million agreement with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft. The deal, signed on 10th June 2026 at State House Entebbe and witnessed by H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, marks one of the […]
Travel enthusiasts and fitness lovers, mark your calendars! On June 20th, 2026, Bushenyi District in Western Uganda will host the highly anticipated Olympic Day Tooke Run, a vibrant celebration of movement, health, and community under the inspiring theme: Move, Learn and Discover for Nutrition-Care. The Olympic Day Tooke Run is organized through a joint partnership […]
Uganda is set to make wildlife more accessible than ever. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) will officially open the UWEC-Mbale Zoo on June 12th, 2026, marking the country’s first regional satellite zoo and a significant step in decentralizing conservation efforts. Animals including lions, zebras, waterbuck, ostriches, and peacocks have already been successfully relocated from the […]
Uganda’s tourism industry continues to grow as one of East Africa’s safest and most welcoming destinations for faith-based travel, religious conferences, and pilgrimage experiences. Churches and Christian organizations can play a major role in strengthening tourism recovery and community development by organizing pilgrimages, mission trips, retreats, and spiritual tours across Uganda. Known as the “Pearl […]
In a ground-breaking move set to transform tourism in one of Uganda’s most remote and beautiful regions, President Yoweri Museveni on June 5th, 2026, officially launched the construction of Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District, northeastern Uganda. The new international airport, located near Kidepo Valley National Park, is expected to significantly improve access to this […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has issued a strong reassurance to travelers, tourism partners, and the international community that Uganda remains safe for travel following recent media reports of Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In an official press release dated 18th May 2026, the Board clarified that Uganda has recorded […]
In a landmark development for Uganda’s agricultural sector, the country on Friday dispatched its first shipment of canned pineapples to China. This milestone is expected to significantly boost the nation’s agro-industrialization agenda while creating new opportunities for local farmers and sustainable tourism. Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze highlighted the strategic importance of the export, noting that […]
In a significant move to elevate its profile in the global events industry, the Uganda Convention Bureau is making waves at IMEX Frankfurt 2026. Led by the Board of Directors, the Bureau is exhibiting alongside key private sector stakeholders in Uganda’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector from May 20th to 21st, 2026. The […]
In a major push to position Uganda as Africa’s premier destination for sustainable hospitality and eco-tourism, Special Presidential Envoy Rosa Malango has announced the inaugural Future Hospitality Summit Africa. The event is scheduled for 2nd to 3rd February 2027 at the prestigious Speke Resort Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria. This groundbreaking summit aims […]
The Pearl of Africa is making a strong impression at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, the continent’s premier travel and tourism trade show currently taking place in Durban, South Africa. Uganda’s delegation is actively engaging key trade partners, forging new collaborations, and elevating the country’s profile in the lucrative South African market. Held at the Inkosi […]