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Despite of all that did not go well leading to her abduction, the American tourist who was kidnapped during her tour in Uganda still believes the country is a safe pearl. In an interview with CBS on Thursday, Kimberley Endicott described the escapade but revealed that even as a hostage, her abductors accorded some level […]
Uganda has a cultural ritual called “Embalu,” or circumcision practiced in Eastern part of the country. The practice is done every two years and marks a teenage boy’s crossing over into manhood. The candidates are usually between 10 and 18 years of age and must prove that they are men by not revealing the pain […]
An award winning film being used to promote Uganda as a major tourist destination, was launched by the Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda. The film was unveiled to the Ugandan audience at Century Cinemax, Acacia mall in Kamokya. The film titled La Grand Jour (The Big day), was produced in French with subtitles in English. […]
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly encouraged tourists globally to visit the African continent in general and Uganda in particular as the country enjoys the best climate in the world. The President was today opening the 39th World Congress of African Travel Association (UTA) at the Commonwealth Speke Resort Munyonyo, near Kampala City. The 5-day conference […]
The Police and its sister security agencies have boosted security in the Western districts of Kasese, Bundibugyo and Ntoroko following the terrorist threats there. Kasese, Bundibugyo and Ntoroko comprises the Mountain Rwenzori National Park has significant Safari attractions that draw an increase in the number of visitors in the area. Police spokesman Fred […]
The Uganda Tourism Board has reassured intending tourists to Uganda that the security situation in the country is okay after the various security agencies, moved quickly to avert the security tension that were caused by the recent bomb blasts in Kampala that have left nearly eighty people dead and over 60 people injured. Reports indicate […]
The president of the United States, Donald Trump has directed Uganda to find the people who kidnapped the American tourist and his guide on Tuesday last week in Queen Elizabeth National park. Kimberly Sue Endicott and the guide, Jean Paul Mirenge were rescued on Sunday rescued according to Bashil Hangi, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) spokesperson but […]
Ms Jacqueline Wolfson, an American national has been deported from Uganda on allegations of violating immigration laws. Jacqueline Wolfson is the Co-founder of Shule Foundation, a charity organisation that has been helping needy children access education in Uganda. According to a statement by human rights lawyer, Mr Nicholas Opiyo, Ms Wolfson was arrested during the […]
Uganda is seeking a budget of $ 388 million by September 2018 to restart Uganda Airlines in cessation of activities since 2001. The national company will therefore resume its activities in the fourth quarter following approval by the Cabinet of a master plan indicating the modalities of resumption of flights from the hub of Entebbe to East Africa and […]
The Uganda Tourism board demands government to expedite the process of setting up a national airline as way to promote the country’s tourism sector in other countries. While addressed the Journalists at the Media Centre the Uganda Tourism Association president Boniface Byamukama says Uganda has the potential to generate more revenue from the sector and […]