Common Tourist Visa A Top Priority for East Africa Community for 2013

Common Tourist Visa A Top Priority for East Africa Community for 2013 Dr. Richard Sezibera, EAC Secretary General has said the introduction of a single tourist Visa to the region, and the revival of an East African Passport across the member states, is one of the main priorities for the trade bloc in 2013 including…

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Uganda Tourism ministry to issue New Guidelines to Counter Emerging Issues

Uganda Tourism ministry to issue New Guidelines to Counter Emerging Issues KAMPALA –UGANDA: This will see the 1996 Tourism Act amended to suit the current to trend as well as cater for the emerging issues. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has compiled a new set of guidelines that if adopted, will see the…

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Rwanda to Host the Pan- African Dance Festival

Rwanda to Host the Pan- African Dance Festival Rwanda will host the 8th edition of the Pan-African Dance Festival (FESPAD) event which is expected to attract at least 40 countries from around the world. The festival is being organized by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MIJESPOC); under the…

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Is Uganda safe for Tourists? Is Uganda Dangerous for Tourists

How safe is Uganda for Tourists? Is Uganda Dangerous for Tourists Uganda is generally safe for tourists. You can freely walk the city and village streets and you will not hve any danger to you in Uganda. Use common sense in the cities – do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables, and keep…

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NGO Sues Uganda Government over Uganda Museum Demolition

Representing many others, a Kampala based NGO called Pro-Biodiversity Conservationist in Uganda (PROBICOU) has sued the government of Uganda for its refusal to release details concerning the shopping mall project supposedly meant to be constructed at the current location of the Uganda’s only national museum, the Uganda museum.  It intends to lease out the land…

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Indifference among States Puts Single East Africa Tourist visa Plans in Balance

PLANS to have an East African Community (EAC) single East Africa tourist visa remain in balance as some partner states show signs of indifference with regard to adopting common policies necessary to spearhead the project. Although it was initially envisaged as a fundamental initiative that would help attract more foreign earnings through increased tourists, some…

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Shs50,000 spot fine for littering Entebbe Town

If you are found littering Entebbe Town, you will be finned 50000 Uganda shillings. Authorities at Entebbe Municipal Council, where Uganda’s only international airport is located have introduced definite penalties against people found littering garbage as a measure to step up cleanliness in the town. The new penalty, that would include paying Shs50,000, according to…

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Kampala Aero Club To Fly Schedule Flights from Uganda’s Entebbe to Serengeti

Kampala Aero Club (Fly Uganda) To Fly Schedule Flights to Uganda National Parks and Serengeti after Partnering with Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation. There will be flights from Entebbe to Serengeti. Fly Uganda now offers seat rates to all Uganda’s National Parks. This long-awaited service from Uganda’s leading Flying Safari Company will open up destinations to a…

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Lonely Planet names Uganda ‘THE 2013 BIRDWATCHING DESTINATION’

Lonely Planet has named Uganda the 2013 birdwatching destination. As 2012 is slowly getting ready to hand over to the next year in line a new tagline will take over from the hype of this year, as The Pearl of Africa turned 50 and when the Lonely Planet Guide had named Uganda as their top…

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