Author: Aijuka Peter

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has issued a public reassurance that the country remains safe for travel following growing anxiety over a cluster of Ebola cases traced to cross-border movement from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement dated Tuesday, June 2, 2026, UTB said Uganda has so far registered 15 cases, all linked to individuals who crossed from the DRC. The affected persons were identified, isolated, and placed under medical care supervised by the Ministry of Health. “With the exception of one Congolese national registered over a fortnight ago, Uganda has recorded no other fatalities,” the statement…

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has begun relocating animals to the new UWEC–Mbale Zoo ahead of its official opening on June 12, 2026, marking a major milestone in wildlife conservation and education in Eastern Uganda. The new facility, located along the Mbale–Tororo Highway, is Uganda’s first regional satellite zoo and is expected to bring wildlife experiences closer to communities that have traditionally had to travel long distances to visit conservation centers. According to UWA, several animals have already been successfully transferred to the zoo, including lions, a zebra, a waterbuck, an ostrich, and peacocks, all of which are reportedly adapting well…

A Ugandan tourism operator has appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene in what he describes as the growing economic damage caused by international health-related travel advisories targeting Uganda. Akampurira Rodgers, a tourism operator and travel specialist, made the appeal through a detailed message shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he expressed concern over the impact of global publicity surrounding disease outbreaks such as Ebola, Marburg, and COVID-19 on Uganda’s tourism industry. In his statement, Rodgers praised the Ugandan government for its strong response systems in handling security and public health emergencies, saying the country has earned…

The military-led government of Burkina Faso has suspended a major student association, the Union Générale des Etudiants du Burkina (UGEB), for an initial period of three months over allegations of “apology of terrorism.” The suspension order was issued by the country’s Minister of State in charge of Territorial Administration and Mobility under the transitional authorities currently governing the West African nation. According to the official order, the student association, recognised under receipt number N3922 of November 30, 2018, has been sanctioned under provisions of Burkina Faso’s laws governing freedom of association and national administration. The document cited several legal instruments,…

Ascenify Uganda has intensified conversations around leadership, networking, and personal growth ahead of the highly anticipated SWITCH Conference 2026 by hosting a webinar themed “Take Charge.” The virtual engagement, held as part of the conference build-up activities, brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders from different sectors to discuss intentional growth, mentorship, and leadership transformation in today’s fast-changing professional environment. The webinar was moderated by Beverley Nambozo Nsegiyunva and featured renowned leadership coach and speaker Dr. Peter Kimbowa as the guest speaker. During the session, Dr. Kimbowa challenged participants to rethink how they approach personal development, relationships, and leadership in…

Ugandan businessman Sudhir Ruparelia has said that creating jobs remains the biggest motivation behind his investments, arguing that businesses should be judged not only by the profits they generate but also by the opportunities they create for ordinary people. Speaking during an interview on RadioWalla, the billionaire investor explained that employment creation has guided many of his business decisions over the years, even after building one of East Africa’s largest private business empires. “My main motive is to create jobs. Society out there needs jobs,” Sudhir said when asked why he continues to invest heavily despite already achieving immense financial…

President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled a new list of proposed government appointments, naming officials set to serve as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors under the powers granted to him by the 1995 Constitution of Uganda. Below is the cabinet list Vice President and Prime Minister H.E. the Vice President Hon. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Maj. Rtd. Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament Hon. Robinah Nabbanja Cabinet Ministers 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga 2nd Deputy Prime Minister and…

Ugandan business tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has opened up about his humble beginnings, revealing that he started out trading salt and beer before building one of the largest business groups in East Africa. Ruparelia was speaking during a live appearance on the Saturday Walla Show at Next Media Park, where he looked back on the journey that took him from small trader to one of Uganda’s most celebrated entrepreneurs. The interview aired on Radio Walla and was streamed on AfroMobile, drawing a wide audience keen to hear his thoughts on business, leadership, and economic growth. He said that when he arrived…

Ugandan businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and his company Meera Investments Limited have won a major court battle after the Commercial Court ruled in their favor in a long-running dispute over the stalled expansion of Kabira Country Club Service Apartments in Kampala. The High Court Commercial Division found architectural consultancy FBW (U) Limited and two of its senior architects liable for breaching both contractual and professional duties, effectively bringing an end to a dispute that had delayed the development for years. At the heart of the case was Meera Investments’ claim that the architects failed to deliver essential technical documents needed to…

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has officially inaugurated a new cohort of Honorary Wildlife Officers as part of its ongoing drive to strengthen wildlife conservation, deepen community participation, and support sustainable tourism development across Uganda. The ceremony was held during the Annual General Meeting of Honorary Wildlife Officers, bringing together conservation stakeholders and leadership within the wildlife sector to reflect on progress and reinforce collaboration in protecting Uganda’s natural heritage. Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, James Musinguzi, described the Honorary Wildlife Officers as a vital link between conservation institutions and local communities. He emphasized…