TOURISM

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Railways Corporation has suspended the only passenger train service in the country, due to safety concerns regarding the line from Kampala to Namanve. The decision came after the URC technical team considered a dangerous situation at the Mbuya-Kinawataka stretch where water from the …

The 100-metre vessel has a capacity of more than 1,000 metric tons of cargo per sail, and is expected to sail three times per week across the three ports Kisumu, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly built Kenyan sea vessel, MV Uhuru II, on Friday, commenced its maiden trip from …

Karuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travelers to West Nile and Northern Uganda will be exempted from entry fees to the Murchison Falls National Park while Karuma Bridge remains closed for repairs. Uganda Wildlife Authority on Thursday issued a statement saying there will be no fees for vehicles transiting through …

Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda has made a remarkable appearance at the International and French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris running from September 17th to 19th, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, and Stand U084. The Uganda Embassy in Paris, alongside key industry players such as Gorilla Tours …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Netball Normalization Committee in Uganda will next month conduct fresh polls to elect Netball Federation Executive Committee members. Moses Mwase, the Chairperson of the ad-hoc Normalization Committee for Netball in the country told journalists at the Uganda Olympic Committee headquarters that they have …

Namugongo, Uganda | THE  INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Church is set to establish a dedicated museum for the Uganda Martyrs, aimed at becoming a central repository for information and artifacts related to their martyrdom. Rev. Fr. Anthony Musuubire, the Kampala Archdiocesan Archivist, said that the museum will be situated at …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a push to develop religious tourism in Uganda, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is reawakening the Wipolo Martyrs’ Shrine, a significant site in the country’s religious tourism landscape. This renewed focus comes as Uganda celebrates the return of the Uganda Martyrs’ relics, Matia …

Uganda wins best organizer award at the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2024 Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan Consulate in Guangzhou shone brightly, receiving an accolade today as the Best Organizer at the 2024 China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) in Guangzhou, China. The Ugandan Embassy in …

Premio Driver who drove Onana to airport says deal was pre-planned Kampala, Uganda | ISMAEL KIYONGA & DON MUGABI – Kawowo Sports | The Ugandan driver of the Toyota Premio who drove away Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana from Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to Entebbe International Airport says the deal was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bell Lager, “the official beer of Enjoyments” has announced the return of the Bell Obafest following a successful first edition held last year. With this year’s edition, the festival will stretch to three days, scheduled for 18th to 20th October at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. …