TOURISM

LHASA | Xinhua |  Nestled in the mountains of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, a small village recently received a special letter from Beijing — thousands of kilometers away — reigniting villager Dawa Gyaltsen’s cherished memories from four years prior. “Learning that the village has undergone new changes in recent …

Once a ritual food of the Bagisu people of eastern Uganda, malewa has become a cultural artifact that has crossed borders to gain popularity across East Africa and is reaching European markets. SPECIAL REPORT | Phoebe Masongole, African Women in Media – BIRD AGENCY | On the slopes of Mount …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, has petitioned the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, to urge Parliament to intervene after businessman Hamis Kiggundu cordoned off part of the Nakivubo Channel for construction. Lukwago described Kiggundu’s actions as a matter of national importance, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda will hold a rhino naming ceremony in September as part of efforts to restore a species once extinct in the country, a government official said. The event, expected to raise over 11 million U.S. dollars, will take place on Sept. 22 at Ziwa Rhino …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 40 billion Shillings is required to promote rhino tourism and help increase their numbers in the wild. The money will support the grand rhino restoration plan in the country, which involves various interventions. To achieve the target, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, …

    $11 million Name a Rhino conservation campaign reaches milestone Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities have announced that Uganda will host its first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony on 22nd September 2025 at Ziwa Rhino …

Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has installed 81 kilometers of electric fencing around Murchison Falls National Park to combat human-wildlife conflict in the districts of Buliisa, Masindi, Nwoya, and Kiryandongo. Residents in these areas have been particularly affected by frequent invasions of wild animals into their …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tourism Cluster in West Nile has started preparations for next month’s National Tourism Day celebrations. The event will be held on 27th under the Theme: Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, highlighting the critical role Tourism plays in driving sustainable development and positive change across …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has allocated 800 million Shillings to support the fourth edition of the Tusker Mountain Rwenzori Marathon. The funding seeks to help promote the marathon as one of the country’s biggest tourism events. This year’s race will take place on August 23 in …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja City authorities have finalized plans to expand sanitary facilities at the Source of the River Nile tourist site in response to growing concerns from tour operators over the site’s limited toilet infrastructure. Currently, the iconic site hosts only four public toilets shared between male …