The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has commenced implementation of a major capacity-building initiative targeting frontline tourism service providers operating within Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, running from 20 th to 27 th February 2026, marks the first phase of a broader project aimed at strengthening safety, professionalism, and service excellence across the Rwenzori mountaineering value chain. The project seeks

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities wishes to inform the public that shortlisted applicants have been invited to attend oral interviews for various positions at the Ministry Headquarters. The interviews will be conducted from 4th March to 12th March , commencing at 9:00 a.m. each day . Please note that each position has been allocated a specific interview date within this period , as indicated in the shortlist below. The interviews form part of the Ministry’s on

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