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MINISTRY OF TOURISM REINFORCES HIV FIGHT AMID RISING GLOBAL THREATS
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
Dec 1, 2025


PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ENDORSES GHANA-LED DRIVE FOR AFRICA’S SEAMLESS VISA-FREE TRAVEL
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
Nov 19, 2025


Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Earns Global Acclaim as Top Adventure Destination Worldwide
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
Nov 13, 2025


MINISTRY OF TOURISM SUPPORTS THE 3RD EDITION OF THE ELGON HALF MARATHON TO AMPLIFY SPORTS TOURISM & BOOST TOURIST VISITOR NUMBERS.
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
Nov 2, 2025


UGANDA SHINES AT TOURISM ROADSHOW IN ZAMBIA, INVITING VISITORS TO “EXPERIENCE THE PEARL OF AFRICA.
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
Oct 20, 2025


UGANDA MARKS WORLD TOURISM DAY 2025 CELEBRATIONS IN ARUA CITY WITH A CALL TO SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION
The Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, addressing the general public during the World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations at the Arua Golf Course in...
Sep 27, 2025


UGANDA LAUNCHES WORLD TOURISM DAY 2025 WITH CELEBRATIONS TO TAKE PLACE IN ARUA CITY, WEST NILE.
Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Speaking during the World Tourism Day...
Sep 3, 2025


UGANDA TO HOST 6TH BI-ANNUAL PRIVATE SECTOR CEO RETREAT WITH SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM AS A DRIVER OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION.
Hon. Martin B. Mugarra, the State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (C), Tourism Sector Leaders, Private Sector Players, and...
Aug 20, 2025


UGANDA TO HOST FIRST EVER RHINO NAMING CEREMONY AS USD11 MILLION NAME A RHINO CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN REACHES MILESTONE.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, have announced that Uganda...
Aug 13, 2025


STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UTB AND UTA TO DRIVE FIVEFOLD SECTOR GROWTH.
Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Tourism Association form a strategic alliance to transform Uganda’s tourism sector through unified branding, digitization, and sustainability.
Aug 5, 2025
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