Elsie Attafuah, the outgoing Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uganda, expressed awe and described her visit to Kabalega Falls, commonly known as Murchison Falls, as the most exciting day of her life in Uganda. The visit, organized by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), marked her farewell before officially leaving her post.
During her visit on January 6, Attafuah climbed to the top of Murchison Falls, an iconic waterfall plunging 45 meters down a narrow gorge with a width of seven meters, emitting a thunderous roar and mist. On Sunday, she further explored the falls, emphasizing Uganda’s status as arguably the most beautiful country on earth, boasting 11% of the world’s best species.
Attafuah, recognizing tourism as a low-hanging fruit for development, highlighted UNDP’s identification of tourism as a crucial entry point for Uganda’s development. She encouraged Ugandans to view their country with an investment perspective and suggested the establishment of conferencing facilities around Murchison Falls.
Lilly Ajarova, CEO of UTB, emphasized Uganda’s diverse tourism products and commended the strong partnership between UNDP and UTB, contributing to the recovery of Uganda’s tourism sector post-COVID-19. Ajarova hoped that the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit would provide an opportunity for visitors to explore Uganda’s beautiful landscapes.
As Attafuah concluded her official journey in Uganda, she expressed plans to return in her private capacity to visit places she had not been to, including Pian Upe Game Reserve and Kidepo Valley National Park in the Karamoja sub-region.
