My Uganda

Uganda is famously referred to as the "Peal of Africa" a name which was given by former British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill after his visit to the east African country more than 60 years ago. To call Uganda so, Churchill based on his observation of Uganda's natural beauty which is made up of the ever-warm weather,...

Uganda is one of the countries that are blessed with the big five game that include lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and the cape buffalo that are all readily seen on a wildlife safari. The term big five was initially used by the big-game hunters who referring to the five most difficult animals to hunt on...

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) was launched by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in 2017. Over the years, POATE has become a major travel trade show in East Africa for business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C). The 8th edition of POATE is scheduled to start on 23rd and end on 25th May at the Speke...

The Buganda kingdom is the largest of Uganda's traditional, medieval, and subnational kingdoms. It was established in the late 14th century along the shores of Lake Victoria and grew to become an important and powerful state during the 19th century. Geographically, the Buganda kingdom is surrounded by Lake Victoria to the south, the River Nile to the east, Lake...

Situated in the northwest of Lake Victoria, the Ssese Islands consist of 84 individual islands. Some of these islands are large and have a dense population, while others are small and uninhabited. These Ssese islands are lushly forested due to the annual rainfall exceeding 2000mm. The largest island in the Ssese group is Buggala, which accounts for more than...

The Abayudaya community is found in the outskirts of Mbale at Nabugoye Hill which emerges as the sacred site of the Moses Synagogue, a spiritual home for a small and secluded community of Ugandan Jews. While the Abayudaya have yet to receive formal acceptance as Jews, there is a growing anticipation that this might change in the years to...

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is facing a wave of unease amid reports suggesting a covert move to merge the organization with the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC). If implemented, this merger would birth a new entity termed the National Citizenship and Registration Services. The alarm was sounded after revelations that a group of high-ranking officials...

Bethel chapel is nestled on Biku Hill 18 km drive from Nebbi Town in Uganda and recognized as the world's smallest church. It was discovered by two UN officials, Solomon Oleny and Miburu, during their  mission.  This petite architectural marvel holds pride in Uganda's heritage. The church was constructed in 1996 and named after retired Ugandan Arch-Bishop Orombi Henry Luke...

In 2020, the President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, officially launched the construction site in Katonga, Mpigi District, where the UPDF is diligently working on the Uganda National Military Museum. President Museveni, during the launch, expressed optimism about the project's potential. The estimated cost of the museum is Ugx 110 billion, and it is anticipated to become a marvel,...

Renowned Nigerian artist, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to grace the Ugandan stage with his first official concert in the country on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. This highly-anticipated event is organized by Timeless Concerts Kampala and Eastern Vibes, promising a musical extravaganza that marks Davido’s inaugural live performance in Uganda. The venue for the...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) announced the opening of new gorilla families for tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This development marks a significant leap forward in gorilla conservation and provides more opportunities for tourists to experience one of the world's most awe-inspiring wildlife encounters. The Uganda Wildlife Authority shared this update on January 17, 2024, through a formal communication...

In a bid to strengthen wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is set to implement conservation tariffs review starting July 1st, 2024, so as to give time to tourists and stakeholders to adapt to the changes in pricing structure with a notable change in the cost of gorilla permits. This decision, communicated on January 17th, 2024,...