Kampala — Makerere University has officially opened a museum dedicated to documenting its last 100 years of history, offering young Ugandans a unique window into the evolution of higher education in the country. Speaking on the occasion, Odrek Rwabwogo, who chairs the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), highlighted the importance of preserving…
Kidepo — Efforts to restore rhinos to northern Uganda have reached a major milestone following the official handover of a newly established rhino sanctuary in Kidepo Valley National Park. The 18.2 square kilometre fenced sanctuary was last week formally handed over to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), marking a key step in efforts to reintroduce…
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…