Uganda eyes affluent Central Asian travelers in strategic tourism push

Uganda launches a strategic bid to penetrate the Central Asian travel market at the Turkmen Travel 2026 expo, showcasing mountain ...

Uganda Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa led British investors on a gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi to highlight the nation's model of conservation-led economic growth and tourism investment.

Uganda tourism chief pitches Bwindi investment to UK business group

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/03/2026

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Uganda Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa led British investors on a gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi to highlight the nation's ...

A portion of the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve stands freshly cleared, revealing the extent of the land allocated to a developer for the construction of a proposed multi-million dollar mixed-use project. The clearing of this protected area has drawn intense criticism from local officials, including the mayor, and conservation groups, who argue the action endangers Lake Victoria and violates environmental laws. The forest is a critical urban green space and natural flood barrier.

Museveni orders cancellation of land titles in Kitubulu Forest Reserve

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

21/01/2026

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A portion of the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve stands freshly cleared, revealing the extent of the land allocated to a ...

(l-r) Survival Director Caroline Pearce, Richard Gere, Lucas Manchineri, Maipatxi Apurinã and Herlin Odicio spoke at the press conference. Sarah Shenker translated. Jamie Stoker/Survival

Uncontacted groups face wipeout, report says

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

27/10/2025

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(l-r) Survival Director Caroline Pearce, Richard Gere, Lucas Manchineri, Maipatxi Apurinã and Herlin Odicio spoke at the press conference. Sarah ...

The British High Commissioner H.E. Lisa Chesney receives a plaque from the Minister of Public Service and Minister of Tourism for the UK's support to Uganda's tourism sector

UK High Commissioner praises Rhino Sanctuary’s success in Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/09/2025

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The British High Commissioner H.E. Lisa Chesney receives a plaque from the Minister of Public Service and Minister of Tourism ...

Tourists from United State at a park. PHOTO | US EMBASSY IN TANZANIA

UWA Offers Free Park Access to Boost Domestic Tourism

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

10/09/2025

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Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, are one of the wildlife attractions unique to Uganda and a few other countries on the ...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has released four rehabilitated African Grey Parrots on Ngamba Island, equipped with GPS trackers in a global first for conservation.

UWA releases African Grey Parrots with GPS trackers on Ngamba Island

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/08/2025

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The Uganda Wildlife Authority has released four rehabilitated African Grey Parrots on Ngamba Island, equipped with GPS trackers in a ...

Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC)

The Race Against Time: How climate change threatens the Rwenzori Marathon

by HELLEN MASIKA | GUEST WRITER

12/08/2025

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Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) The Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori ...

NEMA dismantles an illegal floating recreation structure under construction on Lake Victoria. Learn about the enforcement operation and the environmental concerns.

NEMA dismantles illegal floating structure on Lake Victoria

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

15/05/2025

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LUZIRA, Uganda — A partially built illegal floating recreation structure on Lake Victoria has been dismantled, the National Environment Management ...

Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Cross-Border Collaboration: Kenya, Uganda Pledge to Save Mount Elgon

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

04/05/2025

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Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy) NAIROBI, ...

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