President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments in Nsambya along Ggaba Road, Kampala, on August 27th, 2026 This dual-branded five-star luxury property is Kampala’s newest major hospitality landmark. Kampala Marriott Hotel is a twin-tower development linked by a skybridge with 181 hotel guestrooms and suites including a Presidential Suite […]
Homes & Gardeners Expo 2026 Highlights Uganda’s Booming Hospitality and Tourism-Driven Living Sector
Uganda’s interconnected home, hospitality and garden industries are experiencing renewed energy, fuelled by rapid urbanisation, a persistent housing shortfall, tourism recovery and rising demand for modern living solutions. Industry stakeholders will gather next month at the Homes & Gardeners Expo 2026, taking place on 5th to 6th September at the Sheraton Kampala Gardens in Uganda’s […]
Uganda has introduced a bold nationwide programme that is reshaping public spaces and offering long-term benefits for both residents and visitors. Known as the National Cleaning Days (or National Cleaning Day) initiative, the campaign requires citizens across the country to dedicate three hours on the last Saturday of every month to community cleaning. The first […]
Uganda is intensifying its efforts to attract more visitors from North America with a high-profile Uganda Familiarization Trip for leading Canadian tour operators, travel agents, and media personalities. Organised by the Uganda High Commission in Canada in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and the private sector, this visit represents one of […]
The 8th Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) Conference 2026 is set to take place from April 22nd to 24th, 2026 at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to shape the future of Uganda’s insurance sector. Under the theme “Trust Re-imagined: Delivering on the Promise,” the conference aims to spark […]
The much-anticipated Mbarara City Marathon has been officially cancelled, with organizers citing a combination of safety concerns, regulatory directives, and unforeseen environmental conditions that made it impossible to proceed. In a statement released to runners, partners, sponsors, media, and the public, the organizing team expressed deep regret over the disruption, acknowledging the disappointment experienced by […]