My Uganda

In an extraordinary medical achievement, a 70-year-old Ugandan woman, Safina Namukwaya, has successfully given birth to twins through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, making her one of the oldest women in the world to get this achievement. This remarkable event occurred on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Namukwaya's inspiring journey towards motherhood began with a strong desire to have children despite societal...

"Blankets and Wine" is a unique series of music events that originated in Kenya and has since become a cultural phenomenon, extending its reach to other African countries. These gatherings are distinguished by their relaxed outdoor ambiance, inviting attendees to bring blankets and picnic baskets for a delightful experience of live music, food, and socializing. It's essentially a large...

Tanda pits are found in Tanda village, Mityana district 63km (1-hour drive) west of Kampala city and 215km (3-hour drive) south of Kibale national park and Fort portal city. There are over 240 circular pits about 12 feet deep and 2 shrines in an enclosed reed fence. These are archaeological sites of Buganda kingdom.  According to folklore, the pits...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to strengthen security in the protected areas. This follows an unfortunate incident that happened in mid October in Queen Elizabeth national park (QENP) where two tourists and their driver were killed and their vehicle burnt by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels. The rebels allegedly came from DR Congo...

The Karimojong ethnic group consists of several tribes including Dodoth, Taposa, Jie, and the Karimojong. Among other subdivisions of the tribe include the Pian, Matheniko, and Bokora. They’re considered as a single group called the Karamojong Cluster. They live in the semiarid Karamoja sub-region of north eastern Uganda along the border with South Sudan and Kenya.  The region consists of...

Three East African neighbours Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have won a joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, famously known as AFCON 2027. The hosts were announced by CAF president Dr. Patrice Motsepe who also declared that the competition will be zonal oriented and will be hosted by all geographic zones of Africa. The 2027...

Uganda Airlines will be flying to Mumbai, the economic capital of India. Starting in September 2023, three direct flights in a week will be taking off from Entebbe (EBB) to Mumbai International airport (BOM). This marks the second international flight of the national carrier following its revival in 2019. The first flight from Entebbe to Dubai airport...

Ankole was one of the interlacustrine kingdoms of Uganda alongside Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro, and Karagwe. Its territory extends in western Uganda districts of Mbarara, Kiruhura, Ntungamo, Bushenyi, Isingiro, Ibanda, and Kazo. In particular, Mbarara is the largest urban area in Ankole region, where you can base to explore the cultural sites in the area. After just four years of Uganda’s...

Mabira central forest reserve is 54 km (1-hour drive) east of Kampala. It is located in Buikwe district along Kampala-Jinja highway. Mabira is a good place to go on brief excursions such as birding, cycling, and environmental study trips. Adventure experiences including zip lining and camping with bush meals are available. Mabira also offers a wide range of accommodation with...

Northern Uganda faced war and violence from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) between 1998 and 2006 which made the area to lag behind in tourism and development. Most Uganda safaris take place in the western region where Ecotourism allows visitors to visit gorillas, chimps, and wildlife in 8 of the 10 national parks. Government and other stakeholders are now focusing...