The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has expressed its appreciation for the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s (UWA) newly launched Open Park Days initiative. This is a significant
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Newly Commissioned Karuma Hydropower plant to Pave Uganda’s energy and economic growth
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last week commissioned the Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo District. The 600 MW hydropower project was constructed by Sinohydro Corporation Limited,
Uganda’s Lost Heritage Returns Home After a Century
After over a century, 39 precious cultural heritage artefacts are finally returning to Uganda from Cambridge University. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities eagerly
African Grey Parrot Conservation Centre Commissioned In Entebbe
Chubu University, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) have jointly unveiled Uganda’s first African Grey Parrots Conservation Centre. A
UWA Translocates Kobs And Buffaloes To Ajai Wildlife Reserve
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is undertaking the translocation of 200 kobs and 50 buffalos from Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve and Murchison Falls Protected Area respectively to
VANISHING VOICES: THE PLIGHT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON CHIMPANZEES IN BUNYORO SUB REGION
BY INNOCENT KIIZA Chimpanzees, once thriving in the green forests of Kagadi District in the great Bunyoro region, now face an existential threat as human
Domestic Tourism: A Closer Look at Impacts of Explore Uganda Campaigns
Having grappled with the Covid-19 pandemic and barely keeping afloat for the years 2020-2021, stakeholders in Uganda’s tourism industry came to a critical realization that
Pearl Hoareau Kakooza Replaces Hon. Daudi Migereko as UTB Board of Directors Chairperson
Pearl Hoareau Kakooza has been appointed as the chairperson of the fifth Uganda Tourism Board of Directors for the next three years. Kakooza was appointed
Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry: The Complex Dance of Chimpanzee Conservation in Rwenzori
BY INNOCENT KIIZA In the mist-covered landscapes of Mt. Rwenzori National Park, where once a vibrant symphony of life echoed through the forest, a haunting
Exlore Busoga Domestic Tourism Promotion Launched
Martin Mugarra, the minister of state for tourism on Friday unveiled the Exlore Busoga domestic Tourism promotion campaign running between February 13-18. Speaking during the
