TOURISM

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The history of gorilla trekking in Uganda tracks back to the early 1990s when the country was experiencing its first years of stability after close to three decades that were marked by unrest and military coups. Until now, the world has a vague image …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaba Cultural Institution in partnership with firends in the United Kingdom have agreed to construct a modern museum at the Mutoto Cultural site and plant two million tree seedlings in the Bugisu region. This was revealed by Mike Mudoma the Masaba Cultural Leader III …

The three countries have by far exceeded their pre-pandemic arrival numbers on robust tourism infrastructure expansion and aggressive destination promotion. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  The end of a civil war in Ethiopia, Tanzania’s president featuring in a historical tourism documentary and rising infrastructure and marketing investments in Morocco …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Armed Karamojong warriors have sought refuge in Kidepo National Park, resorting to killing wild animals for sustenance, raising concerns about their impact on the park’s ecosystem. Security has confirmed that these warriors, previously active in terrorizing Kaabong and Kotido districts, have relocated to Karenga …

Based in Addis Ababa, Teferra Shawl positioned to strengthen Boeing operations and relationships across the African continent Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT |  Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company’s operations and relationships across the African continent. Based …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is planning to reintroduce the Northern White Rhino back to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in 2025. The reintroduction of the white rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in the Madi Okollo district has been a long-standing demand for the people of …

Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel boasts 146 rooms, ranging from studio and panorama rooms to executive and presidential suites Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | On the eve of its 40th anniversary, the Nairobi Safari Club has signed a management partnership deal with global hotel operator Swiss-Belhotel International to manage the iconic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The eighth edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) organised by the Ministry of Tourism and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has been launched, with a promise to attract its biggest ever audience. POATE, scheduled for May 23rd to 25th, 2024, serves as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Abdul-Rashid Kyoto, also known as Njovu, to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism and murdering two British tourists and their Ugandan guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese district. On Monday, Kyoto, appeared before court in …

Mombasa, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | John Mulimba, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in Charge of Regional Cooperation, has expressed optimism that building a strong and vibrant tourism sector is key to raising the tourism numbers within the East African region. “We can move beyond the 370,000 Kenyans …