The Entebbe-Kampala Expressway, a vital 30-mile highway linking Entebbe International Airport on Lake Victoria to Kampala, has radically improved access to Uganda’s capital city, enhancing Uganda’s tourism growth. This significant infrastructure project has not only facilitated smoother travel for tourists but has also been a catalyst for the accelerated growth of Uganda’s tourism industry. The...Read More
On Saturday, Boston celebrated Uganda culture at the “Uganda to Boston” event, attracting over 200 attendees at Heartbreak Hill Running Co. The gathering highlighted World Marathon Champion Victor Kiplangat’s debut at the Boston Marathon. Guests enjoyed traditional dance performances, East African street food, and an engaging discussion between Kiplangat and elite coach Patrick Cheptoek, both...Read More
International passenger traffic at Entebbe International Airport is growing, driven by international conferences, Uganda Airlines’ route expansions, tourism promotion, and the launch of new flights, and new airlines entering the market, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). In March 2025, the airport handled 178,383 passengers, comprising 83,661 arrivals and 94,722 departures, averaging 5,754...Read More
The 2025 International Museum Day, to be celebrated on May 18 in Kabale Municipality has been launched by the Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism with month-long activities. The theme, “Preserving Heritage, Transforming Communities,” emphasizes the role of museums in cultural preservation and sustainable development. State Minister Martin Mugarra highlighted museums’ importance in education, economic growth, and...Read More
The Karuma Bridge reopens to traffic after a three-week closure for essential maintenance, including the installation of expansion joints. This crucial link in northern Uganda had caused significant detours for motorists. Maintenance works, confirmed by the Ministry of Works and Transport, included adding reflective plates and street lights. While open, minor works such as guardrail...Read More
The international World Travel Market (WTM) Africa – 11th edition, has concluded at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, showcasing significant progress in the continent’s tourism sector since its inception in 2014. Held from April 9-11, the event attracted over 742 exhibitors and saw a 27% increase in buyer attendance under the theme “Ignite Africa.”...Read More
On April 10, 2025, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, met with Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Tom Butime, in Cairo to discuss enhancing tourism cooperation between the two countries. The ministers explored joint initiatives, including developing tourist packages that highlight both Egypt’s historical sites and Uganda’s eco-tourism offerings. Fathy shared...Read More
President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe emphasized the need to revive tourism collaboration with Uganda by establishing direct flights to key tourist destinations like Victoria Falls. In a bilateral meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, he noted the positive impact of Uganda Airlines‘ recent flights to Zimbabwe, which enhance...Read More
Tens of thousands attended the Kabaka’s 70th Birthday run on April 6, which drew approximately 120,000 participants despite rainy weather. Attended by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, this annual marathon, now in its 12th year, celebrates his birthday and serves as a fundraiser and awareness campaign for HIV/AIDS. In a speech delivered...Read More
Baganda in Pacific North west Region – Washington State, have completed the much-anticipated Kabaka Birthday Run 2025, to honor Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, for his 70th Birthday. Organized by the Buganda Development Cultural Association (BUDECA) Washington, the run which took place on Saturday 5th April 2025 @ Wapato Lake Park Tacoma, was dedicated to...Read More
