Tag: Uganda tourism

Uganda to Host IWA Water and Development Congress 2027

National Darmasco Kaggwa -
Uganda has been selected to host the International Water Association (IWA) Water and Development Congress and Exhibition in 2027,...

Uganda targets $5 billion tourism receipts by 2030

Business Moses Kabasibante -
Uganda is targeting $5 billion in annual tourism receipts by 2030, up from $1.62 billion last year, as the...

Museveni urges Ugandans to protect nature and tap tourism wealth

Conservation Tourism Darmasco Kaggwa -
President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace tourism as a major source of wealth while protecting the natural...

Rwenzori marathon; a case of what’s possible in diversifying Uganda’s tourism offering

Conservation Tourism admin -
The recently concluded Mt. Rwenzori Marathon, now in its fifth year, presents a compelling case for what is still possible even...

Uganda Takes the Pearl of Africa to Zurich in New Drive for Swiss Tourists

Conservation Tourism Ibrahim Ojuku -
Uganda is taking its tourism campaign directly into the heart of Switzerland, with the Embassy of Uganda in Bern...

Entebbe Airport Passenger Traffic Rises in August, but Remains Well Below 2025 Levels

Aviation Darmasco Kaggwa -
Entebbe International Airport recorded a modest recovery in international passenger traffic in August 2026, handling 169,706 passengers, according to...

Masindi Court Jails Four Wildlife Offenders in Murchison Falls Poaching Case

Crime Sarah Okello -
Four wildlife offenders have been sentenced to prison after being convicted of unlawfully entering a protected area, hunting wildlife...

Tyrese Gibson Arrives in Uganda to Headline Africa Coffee Marathon

Coffee Sarah Okello -
American actor and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson has arrived in Uganda ahead of his headline performance at the second...

UDB Boosts Mt. Rwenzori Marathon 2026 with UGX 20 million

Business Moses Kabasibante -
The Bank announced cash support on top of fielding a team of staff to run. UDB also seeks to enhance Uganda’s attractiveness...