TOURISM

  Yowasi was arrested by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF on 26th June 2024 in Ibuga village, Kitswamba Sub County, Kasese district, following a tip off from a community member. Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates Court in Kasese has sentenced a man to 9 years in …

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | After last month’s foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and …

  Fort-Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & MOFA MEDIA | The award-winning documentary “Rwenzori Source of Life” that features Oyo Nyimba Kamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King of Tooro Kingdom summiting the Margherita – the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, is now part of the entertainment package on all Brussels Airlines long-haul flights. …

  NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya Airways, the country’s flag carrier, said on Friday that the consolidation of airlines on the continent will help reduce the cost of intra-African air travel. Allan Kilavuka, chief executive officer of Kenya Airways, said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that travel within Africa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three German nationals were picked up recently by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration for working in Uganda illegally. The trio, whose identities have been withheld were working for Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-KAS at their Uganda -South Sudan offices in Kampala. According to people who spoke to …

Makerere’s ‘Ivory Tower’ reopened, Dr. Kiyonga installed as new Chancellor Kampala, Uganda | GCIC, URN & THE INDEPENDENT  | Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has been installed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. The installation took place on Wednesday during a ceremony that also marked the reopening of the university’s iconic main …

Minister Insists UWA will Continue Charging Vehicles Passing through Murchison Falls Park Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities Martin Mugarra Bahinduka has said the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park. Speaking on Tuesday at Uganda Media …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara’s heritage singer Ray kick started the pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar in Mbarara with a stellar performance to some of his popular hits that got the crowd in a frenzy. Hosted by MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, the duo …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni wants Ugandans to use tourism as a tool to communicate to the world that Uganda is a peaceful country. Uganda on Friday joined the world to celebrate the World Tourism Day. The national celebrations were held at Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese …

Kasese | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese on Friday hosted the World Tourism Day 2024 celebrations under the theme; Tourism and Peace. Hundreds attended the celebrations including government agencies, ministers and schools. The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Tom Butiime read the President’s message urging Ugandans to use tourism to …