Kenya’s first Ebola case raises fears for its tourism industry
The case comes as Nairobi hosts a major international tourism expo and Kenya seeks to build on a strong recovery in visitor numbers
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Tourism
EAC nations desperate to cut air travel costs
The East African Community (EAC) is accelerating plans to liberalise its airspace and reduce the high cost of air travel, a move that could transform the region’s…
MTN, hotel body sign deal to digitise industry
MTN Uganda, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, and the Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Hotel Africana…
Will new MoUs eliminate Uganda, Kenya trade disputes?
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and President William Ruto of Kenya have signed seven new landmark agreements aimed at easing trade frictions and accelerating…
Entebbe hits record traffic numbers in June 2025
Entebbe International Airport recorded its second-highest monthly traffic on record in June 2025, handling 213,217 international passengers, according to data released…
Uganda’s kyeyo remittances hit record UGX5 trn in 2024
Uganda received a record $1.4 billion (about UGX 5 trillion) in diaspora remittances in 2024, surpassing traditional foreign exchange earners like tourism and coffee.
UTB targets $50 bn tourism revenue by 2040
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, has launched an ambitious five-year National Destination…
Revenue from international tourists up by 25%
Uganda’s tourism sector registered significant growth in 2024, with international tourist receipts rising by more than 25% to reach UGX4.8 trillion, up from UGX 3.8…
Uganda Airlines launches direct flights to UK
Uganda Airlines has announced the launch of its new direct route to London Gatwick in the United Kingdom, in an ambitious move that is set to enhance trade, tourism, and…
Agro-tourism set to boost visitor numbers, revenue
Agri-tourism, the type of tourism that combines agriculture and tourism, is emerging as a key frontier to diversify Uganda’s tourism industry beyond traditional wildlife…
Saudi Arabia’s Flynas launches flights to Uganda
Flynas, a popular Saudi Arabian low-cost airline, has inaugurated its flights from Riyadh to Entebbe International Airport.
What President Museveni said in Abu Dhabi
President Museveni has been in Abu Dhabi for the Sustainability Week 2025. This is an abridged version of his speech at the event.
Uganda among top 20 FDI destinations in 2024
Uganda has been named among the top 20 investment destinations on the African continent in 2024.
The Top 10 strongest currencies in 2024
Globally, the United Nations recognizes 180 currencies as legal tenders. The factors that determine the strength of a currency include the amount of the currency held by…
2025/26 budget strategy to focus on four pivotal sectors
The Government is outlining an ambitious strategy for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, aimed at steering the country towards a fully monetized and formalized economy.
Uganda Airlines lands in Abuja, Nigeria
Uganda Airlines has made its maiden flight to Abuja, Nigeria, a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion plan, aimed at facilitating smoother travel across the…