Author: Johnson Thembo

The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) has this afternoon announced new entry fees at the prestigious Entebbe Zoo. Speaking during a press conference held at wildlife center, Dr. James Musinguzi stated that the increment is aimed enhancing service delivery at the facility. He added that the due to the prevailing economic condition, he is optimistic that the new rates will improve visitor experience and support animal welfare efforts Effective 1st July 2024. “The revisions to the entry fees are aimed at ensuring the continued care of UWEC’s diverse animal species, while also improving the overall experience of visitors.”…

Tourism sector players have been urged to gladly support and embrace the classification of their different facilitates as stipulated in the law. This call was made the Uganda Tourism Board Executive Director Dr. Lilly Ajarova during the handover of plaques to the 35 hotels that participated in the recent national hotel certification and grading. Ajarova clearly stated that the board is going to get tough on unclassified facilities as it’s the only way government can be certain of the quality of services being offered to tourists. “Government authorities like Uganda Tourism Board help to make sure that the quality…

In bid to address one of the key conservation objectives of restoring and managing viable populations of extinct or endangered species in protected areas, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has embarked on a transformative journey to restore West Nile’s lost glory. This was manifested over the weekend as the authority wrapped up the translocation exercise of 226 Uganda Kobs and 50 buffaloes from Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve and Murchison fall National Park respectfully to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district, West Nile sub region. The exercise is aimed at repopulating Ajai Wildlife Reserve in preparation for the introduction of Southern White…

Veteran journalist Edris Kiggundu has the Ssemujju Vs Parliament exhibition war on the lavish expenditure. Kiggudu who worked with the Kira Municipality lawmaker at the Observer Newspaper before joining politics, he penned down a lengthy opinion on what Ssemujju owes to do amidst this social media storm. Kiggudu highlights that the more Ssemujju defends his public expenditure, the more he looks ugly as detailed in the statement below. LONG POST I wrote here last year that Ssemujju and other opposition Members of Parliament Ps can’t outmaneuver our complex rotten political system and come out squeaky clean. In the end, they…

Harris International, the makers of Riham soda and Krystal water have generously donated 60 waste bins to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC), commonly referred to as Entebbe Zoo. This consignment was delivered by Ms. Ahumuza Comfort, PR assistant at Harris International, who hailed UWEC’s management and its conservation efforts. She highlighted that disposing of waste through these bins is a crucial aspect of the waste management cycle. She expressed the company’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and ensuring that environmental considerations remain central to all its operations. Speaking on behalf of UWEC, the Public Relations Manager Eric…

Gomba District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Sylvia Nayebale has commended President Museveni for being an exemplary leader who works towards improving the welfare of Ugandans. Nayebare made this comment while meeting with the Fountain of Honor at his private farm in Kisozi, Gomba together with other area leaders. According to Nayebare, the People of Gomba are where they are today because of President Museveni. She also appreciated the President for the numerous projects in the area that have improved the livelihoods of the people of Gomba and Sembabule. While speaking at the event, President Museveni emphasized the need for…

The NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong has called upon the Ambassador of the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela to Uganda, Her Excellency Fatima Fernandes Juarez to market the Pearl of Africa to the rest of her country men and women. Speaking while meeting Veneuela’s delegation at the National Resistance Movement Party Head Quarters in Kampala during the diplomat’s courtesy visit, Todwong said Uganda immensely rich in beauty and diversity from corner to corner that no one should ever accept to miss. Todwong said the party he leads is ready to boost its bilateral cooperation with the United Socialist party…

The Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) Hon. Tom Butime has inaugurated members of Board of Directors for Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). This prestigious occasion went down at a handover ceremony at Mestil Hotel in Nsambya, Kampala. The new Board includes: Chairperson Ms. Hoareau Kakooza Pearl EarlyGift, Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya, Ms. Kebirungi Sally Sandra, Mr. Operemo Vicent, Mr. Stephen Sany Masaba, Mr. Vivian Lyazi, Ms. Margaret Arach Ojara, Mr. Mulinde Tony, Mr Kiyimba Rashid, Mr. Kawamara Ronald Kazooba, and Ms. Lilly Ajarova- BoardSecretary. In attendance was Permanent Secretary MTWA, Ms. Doreen Katusiime, representatives of missions, Ministries Departments and…

The top leadership of Development Finance Institutions in Africa will convene in Uganda from the 23rd to 24th of January 2024 to learn from the experience Uganda Development Bank (UDBL) in embracing the rigorous Sustainability Standards. The benchmarking visit organized under the auspicious of the African Association of Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) in cooperation with the European Organization for Sustainable Development and hosted by UDB, will be hinged on embracing the Sustainability Standards to achieve world-class corporate governance to create social, economic, environmental impact, and tackle climate change. According to Cyril Okoye, the Secretary General of AADFI, the 2-Day Executive…

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Deputy Executive Director Bradford Ochieng has called upon Non-aligned Movement Summit delegates to invest in the Pearl of Africa. Bradford made this comment during the East Africa Trade and Investment forum at Kampala Serena Hotel, a sideline event on the margins of the ongoing NAM summit as he positioned Uganda for deeper cooperation in trade, tourism and investment for shared global affluence. He described Uganda as a hub full of opportunities for sustainable destination tourism, exploration and tourism investment. “ Uganda has a unique landscape that encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, Lake Victoria – the…