Summary: Kenya secures funding from China’s Exim Bank to extend the railway from Naivasha to the Uganda border, with additional …
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Uganda halts hikes to Mountain Rwenzori peak over glacier crevasse concerns
Summary: Uganda suspends hiking to Mountain Rwenzori’s peak due to a glacier crevasse. The Uganda Wildlife Authority prioritizes visitor safety …
Read More »UTB, Emirates Partner to Showcase Uganda’s Tourism Wonders Globally
Summary: Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Emirates Airline have joined forces to showcase Uganda’s tourism wonders globally, offering exclusive perks …
Read More »Ugandan Cooperatives Encouraged to Invest in Tourism for Economic Growth
Summary: The Uhuru Institute for Social Development is urging cooperatives to invest in tourism to boost income diversification in Uganda. …
Read More »Gov’t Seeks $117.26m Loan from Standard Chartered Bank for Kitgum-Kidepo Road Project
Summary: The government seeks a $117.26 million loan from Standard Chartered Bank for the Kitgum-Kidepo road. Concerns about delays and …
Read More »Uganda Launches Cultural and Culinary Festival in Kenya to Strengthen Tourism Ties
Summary: Uganda launches its first Cultural and Culinary Festival in Kenya, attracting over 500 tourists and aiming to strengthen tourism …
Read More »US tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia
Summary: Four others were wounded in the attack at Kafue national park, in which the animal barreled into the side …
Read More »UWA Begins White Rhino Reintroduction in Ajai Reserve
Summary: The Uganda Wildlife Authority reintroduces white rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve, alongside kobs and buffaloes, aiming to restore biodiversity …
Read More »Uganda advances forest conservation with public awareness and tech
Summary: Uganda has made strides in forest conservation through public awareness and technology. Forest cover has increased, but deforestation remains …
Read More »Ugandan Killed Rafiki, one of Uganda’s last mountain gorillas, citing “self-defense
Summary: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has arrested four suspects in the same park as Bwindi, which is located in …
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