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[Doreen S Katusiime @PSKatusiimeDor]

Together, through strong partnerships with line MDAs, local communities and the private sector, we are building a more competitive, sustainable and inclusive tourism sector.
I thank everyone contributing to this important milestone for Uganda’s tourism development. #ExploreUganda

[Doreen S Katusiime @PSKatusiimeDor]

Represented by the Under Secretary Mr. Geoffrey Sseremba, I joined the launch of the Shs9.2 billion tourism infrastructure project at the Kikorongo Equator Monument.

This is a key milestone to modernising tourism infrastructure and diversifying our country’s product portfolio.

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

Uganda’s tourism sector has been prioritised in the FY 2026/27 National Budget, following resolutions from the Presidential @PCF_Uganda CEO Forum’s 6th Bi-Annual Tourism CEO Retreat. Government and private sector stakeholders recently convened to validate a roadmap aimed at accelerating tourism growth and supporting Uganda’s Ten-Fold Growth Economy Agenda.

The sector continues to deliver strong results:
✅ 1.64 million international visitor arrivals in 2025 (+19.7% from 2024)
✅ UGX 5.83 trillion in tourism earnings
✅ 5.9% contribution to GDP
✅ Over 876,000 jobs supported. Tourism remains a key driver of investment, employment and foreign exchange earnings.

Key priorities in the FY 2026/27 Budget include strengthening destination marketing, improving tourism infrastructure, diversifying tourism products, enhancing service standards, supporting conservation, accelerating digital transformation, and deepening public-private partnerships to unlock the sector’s full potential. @ugwildlife @TourismBoardUg
@UTAUganda @karatungatours
@ExploreUg_Pearl @TourBugandaUG @KatusiimeDor @JulzKagwa #ShapingTheNation

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

Speaking at the workshop, @IreneMugisha, CEO of @PCF_Uganda, underscored the Forum’s role over the past five years in fostering strategic public-private sector dialogue and aligning private sector priorities with Uganda’s development agenda. She noted that sustained engagement through the Forum has helped elevate tourism and private-sector priorities within government planning and budgeting processes, demonstrating the power of collaboration to drive sector growth.

Participants reaffirmed that tourism is a key sector in catapulting Uganda’s 10-fold economic growth strategy by 2040. While the government continues to provide policy direction and an enabling environment, the private sector remains central to investment, innovation, job creation, and the delivery of world-class visitor experiences.

The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, fast-track implementation of agreed resolutions, and position Uganda as Africa’s preferred tourism destination while driving inclusive economic growth, increased investment, employment creation, and sustainable conservation of the country’s natural and cultural heritage.
@NPA_UG @ugwildlife
@ExploreUganda #ShapingTheNation

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

Today, @MTWAUganda in partnership with @PCF_Uganda, convened a validation workshop to review progress on resolutions from the 6th Biannual CEO Retreat held in Fort Portal under the theme “Transforming Uganda into a Preferred Tourism Destination.”

Delivering her remarks, PS Mrs.@KatusiimeDor described the workshop as an accountability forum to assess achievements, identify implementation gaps, recognise progress made by institutions, and agree on practical actions to accelerate implementation. She highlighted gains in stakeholder coordination, tourism infrastructure development, destination marketing, digital transformation, tourism statistics collection, quality assurance, and the diversification of Uganda’s tourism offerings through cultural, agritourism, culinary, faith, sports, and MICE tourism.

The PS further noted that Uganda’s preparations to co-host #AFCON2027 present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase the country to the world. She emphasised ongoing efforts to strengthen hospitality standards, improve accommodation facilities, enhance tourism experiences, and ensure visitor readiness ahead of the continental tournament. #ShapingTheNation @TourismBoardUg @ugwildlife @Ugandahotel @UTAUganda @NPA_UG @SheratonKampala @serenahotels @FairwayHotel1

[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

The workshop aims to review the implementation of resolutions from the 6th Biannual Tourism Validation CEO Retreat, assess progress in the tourism sector for the 2026/27 financial year, and identify priority actions to strengthen public-private collaboration.
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[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

UPDATE: The 6th Biannual Tourism Validation Workshop is underway at the Presidential CEO Forum offices at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kampala.
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[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

In her key note address, @MTWAUganda
PS @KatusiimeDor emphasized“Today’s meeting demonstrates our shared commitment to ensure that the resolutions we collectively agreed upon during the 6th- biannual CEO retreat in @FortPortalCity1 translate into practical actions that will transform Uganda’s tourism sector. The retreat brought together government, private sector, investors and development partners to identify practical interventions that would unlock the full potential of Uganda’s tourism industry.”
“The outcome of that engagement was an ambitious resolution matrix comprising practical recommendations aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure, expanding connectivity, improving access to affordable financing, enhancing destination marketing, strengthening tourism data, improving service delivery, promoting domestic tourism, diversifying products, and safeguarding Uganda’s reputation as a safe and competitive destination.”,she said.
Further more, PS highlighted that the Ministry has continued to strengthen stakeholder coordination in tourism development while prioritising tourism infrastructure, product diversification and investment promotion. "We have intensified destination development, quality assurance, digital transformation and tourism statistics collection, while advancing cultural tourism, agritourism, culinary tourism, faith tourism, sports tourism and MICE ",she noted. @Ugandahotel @UTAUganda @NPA_UG @TourismBoardUg @GCICUganda @ug_tour

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities @MTWAUganda, in collaboration with the Presidential CEO Forum @PCF_Uganda , has today convened a Validation Meeting to review and validate the resolutions and recommendations arising from the 6th Bi-Annual CEO Retreat on Tourism that took place in September,2025 @FortPortalCity1. The meeting has brought together key stakeholders from across the tourism sector to provide strategic input and consensus on priority actions aimed at enhancing the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability, and contribution to national socio-economic development. @TourismBoardUg @GovUganda @Ugandahotel @ugwildlife @KatusiimeDor @NPAUganda @JulzKagwa #ShapingTheNation @LyaziViavian @BasilAjer

[All Round Consult Uganda @allroundUganda]

The future of Uganda’s tourism will be shaped through collaboration.

The 6th BAR Tourism Validation Workshop brings together key stakeholders to review and validate recommendations that will strengthen Uganda’s tourism sector
#ShapingTheNation

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

Earlier today, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Col. Tom R.Butime officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kikorongo Equator Monument for the expansion and construction of an Information Centre, Restaurant and related tourism facilities, Kasese District.

This UGX 9.7 billion project, being implemented by Kwed Construction Limited, marks a significant investment in enhancing Uganda’s tourism infrastructure and expanding visitor experience. The @ugwildlife further supported the project by providing 2.7 acres of land for the development.

The new facilities will include:
●An Information and Interpretation Centre showcasing the significance of the Equator, the Rwenzori ecosystem, and the area’s rich heritage.
●A restaurant and rest area to improve visitor comfort.
●Two thematic museums focusing on Uganda’s Equatorial geography and the cultural heritage of the Rwenzori region.
●A viewing deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and wildlife corridor.
●Expanded parking space for tour buses and private vehicles.
●Craft shops and a cultural market to promote local artisans and support community livelihoods.

This development underscores the Government’s commitment to strengthening tourism infrastructure, enriching visitor experiences, product diversification, conserving Uganda’s heritage and creating sustainable economic opportunities for surrounding communities. Minister Butime was escorted by Officials from Ministry of Tourism, UWA ED, Dr.James Musinguzi and officials from UWA, the Kwed Construction Limited representatives, local Government and media. @TourismBoardUg @BasilAjer
@ugandamuseums
@ExploreUganda #TourismInfrastructure
#PearlOfAfrica

[Uganda Tourism Board @TourismBoardUg]

Uganda has officially joined the @WeAreInvictus community, becoming the first East African nation to be part of this global movement that uses sport to rehabilitate wounded and injured service personnel.

Speaking on the milestone, Hon. @KiryowaKk, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, said the partnership reflects Uganda's commitment to honouring those who have served the nation.

"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦," 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘜𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘮 2027.

Uganda's admission follows a formal partnership agreement signed between the @MODVA_UPDF and the Invictus Games Foundation in October 2025 to strengthen rehabilitation services for wounded service personnel.

#ExploreUganda | #InvictusGames

[Tony Otoa @Comrade_Otoa]

We finally conquered Europe!! 1600 kms of amazing terrain. We rode through 6 countries and I must say, everyone must try this challenge once in their lifetime. Crazy terrain, and amazing sights.

On to the next challenge!!
#UgandaBikers
#EuropeTour2026
@BikersUganda

[Uganda Tourism Board @TourismBoardUg]

@RocNationSI 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, @MichaelYormark 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘬𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 “𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦-𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨.”

#ExploreUganda | #RocInUganda

[Uganda Tourism Board @TourismBoardUg]

We have officially welcomed a high level delegation from @RocNationSI to the Pearl of Africa for a 3-day familiarisation trip.

The visit forms part of our ongoing strategic partnership and destination marketing efforts ahead of AFCON 2027 and an opportunity to showcase the very best of Uganda.

As Uganda prepares to welcome the continent next year, this visit marks the beginning of high level conversations focused on sharing the @ExploreUganda story with global audiences through the power of culture, creativity, and sport.

Welcome to Uganda, @RocNationSI

#RocInUganda | #ExploreUganda | #PearlOfAfrica

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

A delegation from Uganda led by @MTWAUganda PS Mrs @KatusiimeDor together with UTB CEO @JulzKagwa, UTB Chairperson Ms.Pearl Hoareau Kakooza,officials from @TourismBoardUg and @MAAIFUG concluded a successful participation at the @TECA World Agro-Tourism conference, Scotland. Uganda’s engagement at the global conference aimed at strategically benchmarking world-class hospitality models ,strengthening global tourism cooperation,diversifying tourism products to incorporate Agro-Tourism, and enhance capacity as Uganda prepares to host the 2029 edition. Activities included experiential learning tours across farms in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, exhibitions where Uganda showcased premium Agro-Tourism products that captured travel interest from the global audience as well as partaking in high-level seminar sessions that equipped the delegation richly on sustainable community led tourism initiatives and development.
@visitscotland #WorldTourismConfence @GAN

[Uganda Wildlife Authority @ugwildlife]

Yesterday, UWA received a vehicle and 150 mobile phones under the EU-funded NaturAfrica Program to boost conservation in Kidepo–Turkana transboundary landscape. The support will strengthen field operations, #communication and #BiodiversityProtection across Uganda–Kenya border.

[Uganda Tourism Board @TourismBoardUg]

Over the last few days, we have been strengthening Uganda’s presence in the German market through a series of strategic tourism engagements.

We kicked off the week with a tourism roadshow in Düsseldorf, bringing together German tour operators and travel agents to showcase Uganda’s diverse tourism experiences, strengthen partnerships, and create new opportunities to grow visitor arrivals from one of our key European source markets.

The engagements continue in Munich with Uganda’s first ever Cultural and Tourism Festival in Germany, celebrating our rich heritage while promoting tourism, trade, investment, and deeper people-to-people connections.

These initiatives reinforce our commitment to positioning Uganda as the Pearl of Africa and expanding our footprint in the European market.

#ExploreUganda | #UgandaCulturalFestival

[NBS Television @nbstv]

Chimpanzees are among humanity's closest relatives, sharing nearly 99 percent of DNA; but at Uganda's Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, conservationists have turned to birth control to manage the growing population of rescued chimpanzees.

@LNduwumwami

#NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates

[Uganda Embassy Paris @UgandaParis]

Three buses. One message.

*Explore Uganda. The Pearl of Africa*

right infront of the Eiffel Tower.

While Paris talks fashion, Uganda is showing the world its gorillas, rhinos, and landscapes that no runway can compete with.@ExploreUganda
@FrenchEmbassyUg @GovUganda
@UgandaMFA @mofpedU @ubctvuganda @LillyAjarova @ruth_amule @LaTourEiffel