EU Commits UGX 41.4 Billion to Transform Uganda’s Tourism Sector

EU Commits UGX 41.4 Billion to Transform Uganda’s Tourism Sector

(Kampala) – Uganda’s tourism industry has gained a new partner in its journey toward growth and sustainability. The European Union (EU) has committed €10 million (UGX 41.4 billion) to support

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New Tourism App Brings Uganda Closer to Global Visitors

New Tourism App Brings Uganda Closer to Global Visitors

(Kampala) – Uganda’s tourism sector has received a boost with the introduction of a new mobile app designed to centralize information on travel destinations, attractions, events, accommodations, and essential services.

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The Unanswered Mystery of a Dutch Woman’s Disappearance in Uganda in Murchison Falls National Park

The Unanswered Mystery of a Dutch Woman’s Disappearance in Uganda in Murchison Falls National Park

(Amsterdam) – For the Dutch family of Sophia Koetsier, October 28 is not just another date on the calendar.  It is a day of painful remembrance. Nine years ago, in

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Pakwach Fishermen Struggle as Weeds Choke River Nile in Pakwach

Pakwach Fishermen Struggle as Weeds Choke River Nile in Pakwach

(Pakwach) – Fishermen in Pakwach District are facing difficult times as invasive weeds have spread across sections of the River Nile, blocking access and significantly reducing fish stocks. The Uganda

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Vital Ferry Link Between Buliisa and Pakwach Suspended for Repairs

Vital Ferry Link Between Buliisa and Pakwach Suspended for Repairs

(Buliisa) – The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has announced a temporary suspension of the Wanseko-Panyimur ferry, which connects Buliisa and Pakwach, to carry out essential maintenance. The ferry, a

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High Taxes Threaten Uganda’s Tourism Growth Goals, Say Industry Experts

High Taxes Threaten Uganda’s Tourism Growth Goals, Say Industry Experts

(Kampala) – Uganda’s tourism industry leaders have raised concerns over the high number of taxes imposed on tourism-related businesses, warning that these levies may undermine the sector’s potential to contribute

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Karuma Bridge Rehabilitation Nears Completion Ahead of Christmas Holidays

Karuma Bridge Rehabilitation Nears Completion Ahead of Christmas Holidays

(Kampala) – Significant progress has been made on the Karuma Bridge rehabilitation, with completion anticipated before Christmas, which will enhance transportation safety and efficiency. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

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Uganda Targets Chinese Tourists with New Campaign

Uganda Targets Chinese Tourists with New Campaign

(Guangzhou) – Uganda is actively seeking to attract more Chinese tourists to its stunning attractions, according to Oliver Wonekha, Uganda’s Ambassador to China. Wonekha made this appeal during the “Explore

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Explore Uganda App: A New Tool for Tourists and Operators

Explore Uganda App: A New Tool for Tourists and Operators

(Kampala) – The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) celebrated the launch of the Explore Uganda app on October 18, 2024, at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The event featured vibrant performances

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50 Years of Decline: Africa’s Wildlife Population Down by 76%

50 Years of Decline: Africa’s Wildlife Population Down by 76%

(Kenya) – The population of Africa’s most iconic wildlife species has declined by 76 percent over the last five decades, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya).

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Explore Uganda: Free Entry to National Parks for Two Days

Explore Uganda: Free Entry to National Parks for Two Days

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that it will offer free entry to the country’s national parks on October 17th and 18th, 2024. This initiative, dubbed “Open Park Days,”

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UNRA to Build Temporary Jetty at Pakwach Bridge to Maintain Vital Traffic Flow

UNRA to Build Temporary Jetty at Pakwach Bridge to Maintain Vital Traffic Flow

(Pakwach) – The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has announced its plan to build a temporary jetty bridge at Pakwach to address the deteriorating state of the Pakwach Bridge. The

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Pakwach Gets Temporary Bridge to Prevent Disruption

Pakwach Gets Temporary Bridge to Prevent Disruption

(Pakwach) – The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has announced plans to build a temporary bridge at Pakwach Bridge to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow to northern Uganda and neighboring countries.

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Floodwaters Sweep Vehicles Off Olwiyo-Pakwach Road After River Tangi Bursts

Floodwaters Sweep Vehicles Off Olwiyo-Pakwach Road After River Tangi Bursts

(Nwoya) – Heavy rains on Monday, August 12, 2024, have caused severe flooding in Nwoya and Pakwach districts, paralyzing transport and disrupting businesses along the Karuma-Olwiyo-Pakwach road. The flooding, triggered

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Five Tourists Injured After Car Overturns on Karuma-Pakwach Road

Five Tourists Injured After Car Overturns on Karuma-Pakwach Road

(Nwoya) – Five tourists are receiving treatment at Anaka General Hospital in Nwoya District, Northern Uganda, after their vehicle overturned on Saturday evening. The incident occurred when the car they

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