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 has today kick-started a three-day Top Management Retreat in Jinja, bringing together senior leadership from the Ministry, its agencies, boards and key representatives from selected line ministries to deliberate on sector performance, institutional alignment and strategic priorities for Uganda’s tourism development agenda. The retreat, scheduled to run from 18th–20th February 2026, is being held under the theme “Reflecting,

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

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has today marked a significant milestone in public sector reform and tourism development with the launch of three critical policy and performance instruments during the ongoing Top Management Retreat in Jinja. The newly unveiled tools, the Balanced Scorecard, the National Tourism Strategic Plan and the Client Charter, are set to redefine service delivery standards, strengthen institutional accountability and accelerate Uganda’

The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Tom Butime, flanked by state minister Martin Mugarra Bahinduka ,sister agency heads and institution board members, led a delegation of the Ministry’s top management on a guided tour of the Hotel and Tourism Training College in Jinja City, as part of efforts to assess the country’s growing tourism training and hospitality infrastructure. The tour, conducted on day one of the Ministry’s Top Management Retreat, followed a series

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