TOURISM

Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has installed 71 kilometers of electric fencing around Murchison Falls National Park to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the districts of Nwoya, Masindi, Buliisa, and Kiryandongo. These areas have been particularly affected by frequent invasions of wild animals into communities. …

VICTORIA CUP WINNERS 🟢 2016 – Kenya 🟢 2017 – Kenya 🟢 2018 – Kenya 🟢 2019 – Uganda 🟢 2020-2021 – Not held due to COVID-19 🟢 2022 – Kenya 🟢 2023 – Not held due to technicalities 🟢 2024 – Stalemate 🟢 2025 – Uganda Kampala, Uganda | …

Ethiopia is making a bold statement in global aviation with its US$7 billion airport project, reinforcing its position as Africa’s premier aviation hub. As Ethiopian Airlines expands its fleet, routes, and strategic partnerships, the country is shaping the future of air travel on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY …

US President Donald Trump’s recent quip about Lesotho as a nation “nobody has ever heard of” has inadvertently catapulted the small African kingdom into the global limelight. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | An offhand remark by US President Donald Trump about Lesotho has unwittingly ignited a surge of curiosity …

  Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Over 160 golfers are expected to ‘do battle’ at Kitante on Saturday in the Lady Captain’s Prize, played in honour of the outgoing Lady captain at the Uganda Golf Club (UGC). Wendy Angudeyo, who hailed the explosion of interest in women’s golf in the …

Kampala based Umoja Art Gallery spotlighted by Artsy; the world’s largest online art marketplace; as one of the 10 Black owned galleries to watch now ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Umoja Art Gallery, one of the leading art galleries on the Kampala contemporary art scene has been recognised as one of …

This familiarization trip is an essential part of Uganda’s strategy to grow its tourism industry and attract new visitors from Europe. The country’s remarkable landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the warmth of its people will be shared with French and Spanish-speaking travelers, establishing Uganda as a top-tier destination for years …

The region has made a remarkable recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, recording approximately 8.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels of 7.7 million in 2019 Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | For the first time, the East African Community (EAC) will participate as a unified entity at the …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The banks of the River Nile came alive with the first-ever Tusker Sauce of the Nile Fest at the weekend. Held at the breathtaking Nile Park Resort in Jinja, this event fused Uganda’s rich cultural heritage with a dose of premium entertainment. As the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private sector players in Uganda’s tourism industry, under the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO), have engaged government communicators to improve crisis communication. The discussions aim to address concerns that improper messaging during crises has negatively impacted tourism performance. Tourism industry players argue that …