TOURISM

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | In recent years, Uganda has made significant strides in promoting forest conservation through heightened public awareness campaigns and the introduction of advanced technologies. These efforts are beginning to yield positive results. According to data from the National Forest Authority, Uganda’s state-run forest conservation agency, forest …

SPECIAL FEATURE |  East African holidays are a unique experience for the tourists compared to other destinations. For many of them, it is the first time they are willing to go into a third-world country. They may already have preconceived ideas from the media of starving people, dilapidated infrastructure, and a …

Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has initiated the translocation of approximately 200 Uganda Kobs from Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve in Kikuube to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district. The translocation, which commenced on Friday afternoon, is part of habitat manipulation efforts in preparation …

NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya’s tourism marketing agency announced on Saturday that it has partnered with Africa’s 100 meters record holder, Ferdinand Omanyala, to market the country during next week’s ITB Berlin expo. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said that involving the Kenyan sprinter, Omanyala, will enhance KTB’s efforts in …

Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has backtracked on plans to acquire additional land at Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district to enable expansion of Rhino conservation, citing community resistance. In December 2022, UWA announced plans to acquire an additional 26.58 square kilometers of land on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority has raised the cost for gorilla trekking permits to USD 800 per person, up from presently USD 700 effective July 1, 2024. East African foreign residents will have to pay USD 700 per person, up from presently 600 US Dollars per person …

Lira , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The State Minister of Tourism Martin Mugarra Bahinduka is disturbed by the level at which Barlonyo Massacre site in Lira District is being mismanaged. On February 21, 2004, LRA rebels killed more than 300 people in an Internally Displaced People’s Camp (IDPC) in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  While technology is playing a leading role in conserving endangered wildlife specie, Ugandan rangers are on the other hand reluctant or not interested in acquiring those skills. The lack of support by some of the development partners to fund technology-led initiatives has further aggravated …

SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Air travel in Africa is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2024. From Cairo, with the second-oldest airport in Africa, to Johannesburg, host to the only airport in Africa with direct flights to six continents, here is a list of Africa’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) has ordered a forensic audit into the 500 million Shillings gorilla trekking permit scam at the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA. Medard Lubega Ssegonna, the COSASE Chairperson issued the directive on Tuesday …