Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja will attend COP28 in the UAE, representing the President. The summit in Dubai aims to address climate change, with a focus on limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Uganda is gearing up to host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Third South Summit under the Group of 77 and China framework in January 2024. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, highlighted that these international events, during Uganda’s chairmanship, will serve as a strategic platform to showcase the country’s tourism and investment opportunities on a global scale.
Hoima City is approved to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with plans for a new stadium. The government, FUFA, and education officials inspected the site. Hoima was chosen due to the upcoming Kabalega International Airport.
President Museveni praised Uganda’s security forces for successfully ensuring the safety of Nyege Nyege festival attendees in Jinja, despite terror alerts from the UK and US embassies. He congratulated the security agencies for their effectiveness in guarding the event, dismissing the warnings as interference.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with a delegation from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussing the status of airport construction in Kidepo Valley National Park. President Museveni approved the project, emphasizing wildlife safety.
Security in Jinja, the heart of Busoga, is under intense scrutiny amidst reports of potential threats from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist groupas the city gears up for the Nyege Nyege festivals and the Royal Wedding pre-party (Kasiki) scheduled for November 9th and 10th, respectively.
Minister of Tourism reports a steady recovery in the country’s tourism sector in 2022, with a 59% increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2021. Although progress is notable, it’s still at 53% of pre-pandemic levels.
Ministers and legislators in the United Kingdom (UK) have been rallied to travel to Uganda and enjoy its natural beauty ranging from rivers, lakes, mountains, and mountain gorillas call was made by Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, the chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League while addressing legislators from the UK and Dubai investors in London during UK-Dubai Business Meeting
The inaugural East African Airshow, to be hosted by Uganda from December 5th to 7th, 2024 in Entebbe, promises an exhilarating five-day celebration. This event will bring together aviation enthusiasts, industry leaders, and travelers from across East Africa.
The 2nd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference 2023 was launched in Diani, Kenya, with the aim of boosting tourism collaboration between Uganda and Kenya’s coastal regions. The conference, scheduled for November 13th -14th 2023 will bring together over 300 professionals from both nations. Key attractions include beaches, gorilla tourism, adventure travel, and cultural experiences.
