As part of the preparations for the World Tourism Day 2026 celebrations and building on the earlier national launch of the September Month and World Tourism Day activities, the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities took to Mbale City; an on-ground launch of the celebrations. The launch brought together the leadership and technical staff of Mbale City, security agencies, tourism stakeholders and other key actors within the tourism value chain. The activity provided an o

Doreen S. Katusiime, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities together with its agencies, including the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute, Crested Crane Hotel, Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute, and Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), alongside key players from the tourism and hospitality private se

The fifth Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon delivered elite racing, international recognition and a powerful tourism showcase in Kasese on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Against the dramatic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, thousands of runners, spectators and visitors converged on the western Ugandan town for an edition that carried significance well beyond the finish line. For the first time, the race was organized as a World Athletics Label Road Race, formally placing Kasese on

On Sunday, 16 August, Kampala’s familiar skyline offered a different invitation: walk through it slowly and see the city beyond its traffic, commerce and daily bustle. The fifth edition of the Kampala Tourism Walk brought more than 400 people onto an 8.1-kilometre route beginning at the SSDM Hindu Sanatan Temple, as government and private-sector tourism players sought to turn the capital’s religious heritage into a tourism product visitors can experience, understand and ult

Apprentices have been urged to cultivate confidence, remain committed to lifelong learning and use their skills to create opportunities and transform their lives. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Doreen Katusiime(mrs), during the orientation of 150 apprentices at the Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) in Jinja on Tuesday. Commissioner Tourism Development, Mr Vivian Lyazi In a message delivered on he

The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Col. Tom Butime, has officially launched the Kidepo Landscape Integrated Conservation and Development Project (KLICDP) 2026-2030, a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation, improving community livelihoods and ensuring coexistence of communities with wildlife across the Kidepo landscape. The launch event, held in Kitgum, brought together the Minister of State for Tourism, Hon. Susan Nakawuki,

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities through the Tourism Development Department, has commenced engagements with key stakeholders as part of preparations for this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. As is customary, Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate World Tourism Day, with this year’s national celebrations set to be hosted in Mbale City. To ensure a successful and inclusive event, the Ministry has embarked on a series of coordination meeting

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Ms Doreen Katusiime, addresses delegates during Uganda's high-level side event in Busan, as Dr Jackline Nyirachiza Besigye, Head of the Department of Museums and Monuments, looks on. Uganda reaffirmed its heritage leadership in Busan on 24 July 2026, doubling its AWHF funding pledge and securing host rights for Africa's periodic reporting launch. The commitments were unveiled at a high-level side event

The Minister of State for Tourism, Hon. Susan Nakawukyi, has commended the Conservation Through Commercialisation Center (CTC) for its innovative approach to wildlife conservation, describing it as a model that demonstrates how conservation and tourism can work together to create sustainable economic opportunities. Hon. Nakawukyi made the remarks during her familiarisation visit to CTC, a privately managed wildlife conservation facility located in Lukalu Village, Mpigi Distri

(Left) Amos Wekesa, (Center) Hon Susan Nakawukyi & (Right) UTB CEO Mrs Juliana Kaggwa When the runners take their first steps against the dramatic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda will not just be hosting a marathon, it will be telling a story and selling herself high as a competitive, authentic and sustainable tourism destination. The preparations for the Rwenzori Marathon have moved beyond the finishing line, with organizers positioning the event as a powerful t