The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities joined the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development at Kampala Serena Hotel for the official launch of the Uganda Strengthening Public Investment and Asset Management for Growth and Resilience (PIM-PLUS) Operation, a flagship reform programme designed to transform the country’s public investment landscape. The event was presided over by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, with the Permanent Secreta

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities staff pose for a group photo during the Monday World AIDS Day 2025 celebrations in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) has today, 1 st  December 2025, joined the international community to mark World AIDS Day in Bushenyi with a renewed commitment to intensifying HIV/AIDS prevention, integrating HIV-sensitive policies, and strengthening stigma-free workplaces within the touris

Kampala, 26 November 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has launched the Uganda National Tourism Policy (2025), a strategic framework aimed at boosting competitiveness, strengthening resilience, and positioning Uganda among Africa’s top five tourist destinations. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Tourism, Tom Butime, called the policy “a decisive turning point for Uganda’s tourism future,” noting that it aligns with Vision 2040, the National Developm

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the Ghanaian Delegation and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities officials. President Museveni pledged full support behind a Ghana-led campaign for a visa-free Africa, following a successful advocacy and fact-finding mission by a seven-member Ghanaian delegation in Kampala that secured firm presidential backing. The endorsement injects fresh momentum into the continent-wide push for seamless intra-African travel, coming

Tourists pose for a group photo after a Mountain Gorilla Excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has secured international recognition after being ranked the world’s third-best adventure destination, reaffirming the country’s leadership in conservation, sustainable tourism, and immersive wildlife experiences worldwide. Uganda has once again stepped onto the world stage following the announcement at the TOURISE Global Tourism  

The race was flagged off by Ugandan athletics champions, including Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo at Mbale Cricket Grounds on Saturday, 1st November 2025. On Saturday, 1st November 2025, Mbale city hosted the 3rd edition of Elgon Half Marathon at the Mbale Cricket Grounds as runners took on the streets of the city to pursue distances of 5km, 10km, and 21km under the theme ‘’Sports for Sustainable Development’’ organized by the Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation (JCDF

Uganda and Zambia Delegation of Tourism Industry Leaders, led by Hon. Martin Bahinduka Mugarra (Front row 3rd Right) pose for a group photo. Lusaka, Zambia – October 19, 2025:  Uganda’s tourism sector recently won the spotlight in Lusaka, Zambia, as the Uganda Tourism Roadshow, under the theme “Experience the Pearl of Africa,”  brought together a blend of travel professionals, industry stakeholders, and adventure enthusiasts. Running from October 17th to 19th, the event was a

On 27th September 2025, the vibrant city of Arua hosted the national celebrations of World Tourism Day, marking a historic moment for the...

Arua City, Uganda – September 26, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), in partnership with Arua City Local Government , successfully hosted the Regional Sustainable Tourism Conference on September 26, 2025, as part of Uganda’s national celebrations to mark World Tourism Day 2025 . The conference, held under the theme “Sustainable Tourism for Inclusive Regional Growth,” underscored Uganda’s commitment to sustainable tourism and regional development