Kampala is set to come alive once again with the return of the Kampala City Festival, one of the capital’s most anticipated cultural and economic events. After years of dormancy, …
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How Regional Integration Is Shaping Multi-Destination Tourism Across EAC
The East African Community (EAC) is increasingly turning to regional integration as a tool to unlock the full potential of tourism. With six partner states, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, …
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Ecotourism and Community-Owned Tourism Projects Gaining Momentum in Rural Uganda
Uganda’s tourism sector is experiencing a quiet but powerful shift, as ecotourism and community-owned projects gain momentum in rural parts of the country. Once overshadowed by traditional tourism focused on …
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How Cultural Festivals in Uganda Are Driving Tourism and Economic Growth
Cultural festivals are becoming one of Uganda’s most valuable tools for promoting tourism and boosting the local economy. These vibrant celebrations not only showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage but …
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Uganda Bets on Sports Economy with CHAN 2024 Launch
Uganda’s ambitions to position itself as a continental hub for sports and investment received a powerful boost on July 27, 2025, as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched the 2024 …
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President Museveni Pushes for Hotel Tax Reform and Cheaper Credit to Unlock Uganda’s Tourism Potential
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for a review of hotel taxation policies and financing models for the tourism sector, saying the industry should be treated as an export and …
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Kenya and Uganda Strengthen Ties with 25 New Bilateral Agreements to Boost Regional Growth
Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have taken a significant step toward bolstering regional cooperation and economic growth by signing new bilateral agreements. These additions …
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Uganda, in recent years, has witnessed a surge in tourism campaigns aimed not just at international travelers but also at a vital yet often overlooked demographic in its diaspora. With …
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With earnings rising to Shs5.8 trillion in 2025, Uganda is no longer just a hidden gem it is fast becoming one of Africa’s most desirable high-value travel destinations. Backed by …
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Matt B Donates Grammy Awards to Uganda Museum, Boosting Tourism and the Creative Economy
Multi-Grammy award-winning Afrobeat sensation Matthew David Benson, popularly known as Matt B, has donated all four of his Grammy Awards to the Uganda Museum. This unprecedented act makes Uganda the …