Uganda is positioning medicinal and aromatic plants at the centre of its conservation and economic growth agenda, as the country prepares to commemorate United Nations World Wildlife Day 2026 with a strong focus on unlocking the commercial potential of biodiversity while safeguarding it for future generations. The shift was underscored by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, during a press briefing ahead of the national celebrations sch

Jinja, Uganda — The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, through her Tourism Development Department, concluded a two-day training workshop in Jinja city aimed at strengthening health, safety and service standards among street food vendors, a key but often overlooked segment of the tourism value chain. Opening the workshop, Ms. Harriet Kiiza, Principal Tourism Officer at the ministry of tourism, underscored Jinja’s strategic importance as one of Uganda’s leading tou

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has endorsed plans to host a high-level familiarization (FAM) visit for Canadian tour operators, travel agents and media influencers in April 2026, as part of efforts to deepen Uganda’s footprint in the North American tourism market. The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Ministry of Tourism headquarters, chaired by the Commissioner Tourism Development Vivian Lyazi and attended by representatives f

Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector remains a critical driver of economic growth, employment creation, and national development. However, the sector continues to face a significant skills gap that limits productivity, service quality, and global competitiveness. Addressing this gap is essential to strengthening Uganda’s position as a leading tourism destination and ensuring inclusive participation of Ugandans in sector growth. The Government of the Republic of Uganda, thr

Hon. Tom Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (second left), accompanied by a delegation and a Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) official, visits the Sempaya Female Hot Springs in Semuliki National Park, Bundibugyo District. Semuliki National Park, together with Queen Elizabeth National Park, has been cleared of previous travel advisories, allowing unrestricted visits by British nationals. The United Kingdom has lifted its travel advisory warning against visiti

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