Kampala — The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Uganda has officially launched the Explore Ankole Caravan and the Mbarara City Marathon 2026, a campaign aimed at promoting domestic tourism and showcasing the cultural and natural attractions of western Uganda. The initiative was unveiled on March 10 at Fairway Hotel Kampala, bringing together tourism officials,…
MBARARA — Igongo Cultural Centre, in partnership with University of Zurich, has launched a mobile museum initiative designed to educate local communities about the importance, preservation and practical uses of indigenous traditional herbs with medicinal benefits. The new travelling exhibition — part of the ongoing Traditional Medicine in Transition project — aims to bring cultural…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has intensified efforts to attract high-value leisure travellers from Europe following a tourism marketing roadshow conducted in the BENELUX region, covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda), the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and private sector tour operators, engaged…
Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has held the third edition of the Uganda Conservation Media Awards, celebrating excellence in environmental journalism and wildlife storytelling. The ceremony, hosted at Protea Kampala, brought together journalists, conservationists, and development partners to recognise reporting that has amplified Uganda’s conservation agenda. Zuma Mukalazi Wins Wildlife Photography Award…
Uganda’s flagship mountain race, the Rwenzori Marathon, has officially been granted World Athletics Label Road Race status for 2026, marking a historic first for the country. The marathon, scheduled for August 22, 2026, in Kasese at the foothills of the iconic Rwenzori Mountains, becomes the first Ugandan race to receive the prestigious certification from World…