Travel and Tourism

Residents in Rakai District Seek Solutions to Hippo Encroachment

In Rakai District, residents living near Lake Kacheera have requested the government to establish boundaries to prevent hippos from entering…

East Africa Dominates Tourist Arrivals in Uganda

A report from Uganda's Ministry of Tourism for the 2022/23 fiscal year has revealed that East Africa continues to be…

Uganda Wildlife Authority Grapples with $3 Million Gorilla Permit Scam

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has initiated an investigation into long-standing fraud allegations that have plagued the organization for years, resulting…

Nyege Nyege Festival Faces Criticism from Jinja City Muslim Community

Muslims in Jinja City are expressing their concerns about the upcoming Nyege Nyege music festival, stating that they find it…

White Rhino Population Sees First Growth in a Decade

The population of southern white rhinos has increased for the first time in a decade, according to a recent announcement…

Uganda’s Ambitious Plan: $5 Billion Tourism Earnings by 2028

The Ugandan government is making substantial efforts to increase tourism revenues from their current standing at $1.6 billion to at…