UWA to move 20 white Rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai Wildlife Reserve The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a conservation area located in Nakasongola District, was established in 2005 to protect and conserve the northern white rhino and other wildlife species. Its primary goal is to establish a population of white rhinos in Uganda after…
The 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, ensuring the eradication of HIV/AIDS Kampala city is warming up for the 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday run scheduled to take place on 6th April 2025. The Kabaka Birthday Run is a highly anticipated annual event that celebrates the birthday of the King of Buganda, Kabaka…
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2025 The 9th edition of the Pear of Africa Tourism Expo is around the corner; scheduled to take place from 21st -24th May 2025 at the newly developed Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo in Kampala. The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) is an annual event showcasing Uganda’s unique…
Renovation of the Luweero mass graves Luweero Triangle mass graves are a somber reminder of the atrocities committed during the Ugandan Bush War (1981-1986). The Luweero Triangle is located in Luweero District, approximately 75 km (47 miles) northwest of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. During the Ugandan Bush War, the National Resistance Army (NRA), led by…
London Gatwick is added to the Uganda Airline Booking List Uganda Airlines has added London Gatwick Airport to its destination booking system list of destinations. The move has preceded a moment where Uganda was seeking to have direct flights from Entebbe to Europe, which has sparked excitement among travelers eager for a direct route between…
The new baby gorilla has influenced the population of mountain gorillas in the volcanic forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Reviewing the new gorilla birth report released by Uganda Wildlife Authority spokesperson Mr. Hangi Bashir late in 2024, indicated that a total of 121 baby gorillas were received at Bwindi from 2017 to 2024. According…
Festival seasons are very challenging, especially due to a number of road accidents and crashes, which leave a number of passengers losing their lives. However, if you don’t remain indifferent and consider some road advice, it may be for the good. These driving safety tips can prevent accidents. It’s recorded by the police that the…
Finally, the Karuma Bridge is officially reopened to traffic after three months of closure, during which the bridge and Karuma Road have been undergoing rehabilitation. The bridge was reopened by the state minister for works, Musa Ecweru, on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala said during plenary on Thursday…
Uganda is an equatorial arena experiencing both the Central African moist tropical climates and the East African dry ocean winds. The country is located on the equator with higher elevation, which makes the weather in Uganda very pleasant throughout the year, compared to the rest of the countries in the region. Uganda is an equatorial…
Traffic Update: Repairs and Alternative Routes on Kampala-Jinja Road Kampala-Jinja road is one known for being crowded with traffic queues, costing the journey of 1 hour, into a 3 to 4-hour drive. The journey from Kampala to Jinja is a 96km distance, which is destined to take about 2hours and 30 minutes. However, the narration…