Uganda has been represented by a high-level delegation led by Mrs. Doreen Silver Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. The delegation includes representatives from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), and 17 private tour and travel companies.

‎This is the 6th mountain gorilla census, with the first one conducted in 1997. The census is normally conducted every five years; the last one was in 2018 and recorded 459 mountain gorillas. The 2023 census was rescheduled to 2025 due to COVID-19.

A team from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) poses for a group photo during the launch of the mountain gorilla sculptures at Entebbe...

This prestigious recognition was conferred upon Ms. Katusiime in honour of her exemplary and outstanding service to the Government of Uganda, particularly her deep commitment to promoting Uganda internationally through innovative and strategic initiatives that cut across the artistic, scientific, and cultural realms.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) had the honor of hosting His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, the esteemed King of the Tooro Kingdom, at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Uganda’s premier tourist destinations. This visit is part of His Majesty’s 25-year development plan, which aims to promote Uganda’s tourism potential by highlighting key experiences, including the world-famous gorilla trekking.

Doreen S. Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, speaks during the Breakfast Meeting on...

Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer for Uganda Airlines (C) launching the Uganda to London Flights on Thursday March...