Tourism
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27.9KGovt gazettes temporary UWA control of Bugoma, Echuya and Bukaleba Forest Reserves
According to the gazetted notice, UWA has been mandated to assume responsibility for the management and protection of the three forests during...
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2.0KSpeke Resort Munyonyo crowned World’s Best Luxury Convention Resort
The latest recognition places Speke Resort Munyonyo among the world's leading luxury convention destinations, highlighting its state-of-the-art conference infrastructure, premium accommodation, exceptional...
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37.3KUWA translocates three Nubian Giraffes to Ajai Wildlife Reserve
The translocation forms part of UWA's long-term conservation strategy of restoring degraded ecosystems, expanding wildlife populations and ensuring Uganda's protected areas continue...
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42.5K‘We Live in Fear’: Kiryandongo residents demand lasting solution to 27-year human-wildlife conflict
Residents said elephants frequently invade villages at night, destroying plantations of bananas, cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, mangoes and jackfruit, leaving households with...
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2.5KGov’t breaks ground for Shs9.7bn Kikorongo Equator Monument upgrade
The upgraded monument is expected to become one of western Uganda's premier tourism stopovers, strengthening the country's competitiveness as a destination for...
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2.1KMarasa Africa to continue managing UWA Safari Lodges for more 30 years
The renewed agreements reinforce one of Uganda's longest-standing public-private partnerships in the tourism sector and are expected to deepen investment in hospitality...
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14.2KUganda welcomes Roc Nation delegation as AFCON 2027 pace gainsmomentum
Uganda will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania, marking the first time East Africa will stage...
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17.2KUWA prioritises technology, sustainable tourism in ambitious 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The new Strategic Plan charts UWA's direction over the next five years and seeks to strengthen collaboration with communities, local governments, conservation...
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6.6KUG Catalyst Summit positions tourism as key driver of Uganda’s economic transformation
With tourism already ranking among Uganda's leading foreign exchange earners, stakeholders agreed that the sector will play a central role in achieving...
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1.4KAjai Wildlife Reserve welcomes Zebras as UWA steps up ecological restoration efforts
The zebras arrived at the reserve on Friday night, months after UWA translocated southern white rhinos to Ajai as part of a...
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915Uganda eyes more Turkish visitors after successful tourism expo in Istanbul
A key feature of the programme was a business-to-business (B2B) networking session that enabled direct engagement between Turkish travel buyers and Ugandan...
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644Uganda targets Nordic Tourists with new Copenhagen campaign
Dubbed "Explore Uganda," the outdoor advertising campaign has been rolled out across key public transport routes in the Danish capital, targeting thousands...
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784Experts call for research-led conservation at National Biodiversity Symposium
Opening the symposium on Monday, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi emphasized the importance of institutionalizing the event as...
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1.1KNgamba Sanctuary names Chimpanzee Rajiv as Ruparelia family donates Shs50m for conservation
The young male chimpanzee, born on November 29, 2025, was officially named “RR”, a tribute to Rajiv Ruparelia’s passion for wildlife conservation,...
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546Bugisu cultural institution begins mapping tourism sites across Elgon region
Bukhuka Spokesperson, Steven Masiga said the cultural institution intends to work closely with the Tourism Ministry, local government and other stakeholders to...
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984UWA boss Musinguzi clarifies bushmeat trade in Uganda, says licensed imports are legal
According to Dr. Musinguzi, UWA authorised the restaurant to import up to 800 kilogrammes of wild meat during 2026 and has mechanisms...
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675UWA receives new equipment to transform road access in Uganda’s National Parks
According to UWA, the machinery will be deployed to key protected areas, including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth...
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2.0KAlupo launches UWEC-Mbale, calls on Ugandans to embrace conservation
The UWEC-Mbale regional centre is expected to serve as a hub for conservation learning, environmental awareness, tourism promotion, and research, supporting the...
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970UWA, AWF seal 78.8bn conservation deal for Kidepo
The funding is expected to support wildlife conservation, ecosystem restoration, community engagement programmes, anti-poaching operations and landscape-level biodiversity protection initiatives.
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855Uganda welcomes new baby gorilla in Bwindi’s Mishaya family
In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, UWA revealed that the Mishaya Gorilla Family, one of the habituated gorilla groups found in...