Tag: Tourists

Kyagulanyi Condemns Siege on Kavule Premises

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as 'Bobi Wine' has condemned the police raid at the party's headquarters situated in Kavule, Kamokya. Kyagulanyi labelled this action as 'a continued violation of the party’s rights.' “Our...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Electoral Violence Won’t Occur in Uganda

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Following the ‘peace and violence odds,’ analysis ahead of the 2026 general elections by security analyst Richard Byamukama which was published on 14th February 2025 by Nexus Media, indeed stakes are heightening amongst actors and the...

Tourism

Discover Banda Island, a Hidden Gem for Adventurous Nature

There is fishing, boat trips, nature walks, and a beach volleyball net waiting for the adventurous. In the evening, bonfires can be lit on the beach as one is watching the lights of the fishermen on the lake.

Tourism

Discover Kabaka’s Palace: A Historical Gem for Tourists

When looking at exploring a place with rich history, Kabaka’s Palace is a place to satisfy your curiosity. Locally...

Tourism

OPEN PARK DAY: Tourists to Enjoy Free Entry to...

Murchison Falls Park entails notable wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and the largest population of Nile crocodiles in Uganda, while bird watchers can enjoy species like the shoebill stock and the Goliath heron.

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Uganda Temporarily Permits Visa on Arrival amid E-Visa System...

The temporary visa-on-arrival policy affects various categories of travelers, including tourists, business visitors, and diplomats. As airlines have been notified to accommodate these changes, travelers are advised to prepare for potential delays at immigration checkpoints due to the manual processing of visas.

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Museveni Orders UWA to Halt Charging Fees on Travellers...

President Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travelers except tourists who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National Park to connect to and from Northern Uganda.

Tourism

UWA Introduces Giraffes, Hartebeests to Ziwa Sanctuary in Nakasongola...

The introduction of giraffes to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is intended to establish a viable population in a new area, thereby supporting long-term conservation goals and boosting tourism in the region.

Tourism

Iteso Cultural Union Kicks Off Drive to Develop Tourism...

The sites to be redeveloped and marketed are Nyeru Rock Painting in Kumi district, Lakes Opeta and Bisina that harbor several bird species, and Teso Cultural Heritage Site in Katakwi district.

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