Browsing by Author "Kakembo, Titus"

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    Africa's push for home-grown AI ideas.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-28) Kakembo, Titus
    As artificial intelligence reshapes economies worldwide, Africa stands at a defining crossroads. This article examines how Uganda and its continental peers are navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption in pursuit of accelerated development and long-term economic prosperity, writes Titus Kakembo.
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    Are Mubende gold miners moving East?
    (New Vision, 2017-09-14) Kakembo, Titus
    Artisanal gold miners, who were evicted from miners in Mubende district, are relocating to Eastern Uganda and Karamoja region, according to the water Governance Institute (WGI).
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    Government starts new venture to attract more toursits
    (New Vision, 2017-11-23) Kakembo, Titus
    The private sector has partnered with Government to unveil a new expedition on Mount Rwenzori. The move is aimed at marketing Uganda's beauty on the global scene.
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    Herbal wisdom at UWEC
    (New Vision, 2017-07-09) Kakembo, Titus
    If you have ever been to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe and missed to tour the medicinal plants section, get back there and be ready to be intrigued by the healing power of herbs propagated there, writes Kakembo.
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    How relocated Kob is coping in Kidepo Valley National Park
    (New Vision, 2017-07-12) Kakembo, Titus
    They graze in groups of five to 10 in number. In unison, they bend their long necks to quickly pluck off the short grass, before raising their heads high, in full alert, to munch the fodder. This activity makes the Uganda Kob a great sight in Kidepo Valley National Park in Karamoja. In May, 110 Uganda Kob were translocated from Murchison Falls National Park to Kidepo to beef up the numbers that had fallen to just 15 in the sprawling 1,442 square kilometre national park.
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    It is the season to go bird watching.
    (New Vision, 2016-01-03) Kakembo, Titus
    It is always bird watching time in Uganda. Thanks to our perfect weather and vegetation that sustains over 1,061 species of birds all year round. However, what birding experts know is that this season is ideal for bird watching. Uganda's rich biodiversity in avian species is boosted by migrant birds that fly in by the thousands from the Northern Hemisphere, to escape the cold winters.
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    Kidepo Valley National Park
    (New Vision, 2017-07-02) Kakembo, Titus
    The roar of lions serves as a cock’s crow when waking up in Kidepo Valley National Park. Here, 100 to 120 big cats prowl the grounds where Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) accommodation bandas are. They stroll by Apoka Lodge and the newly built Savannah Lodge to guzzle water, hunt or relax after dining.
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    Poate 2026 showcases Uganda's tourism rebirth.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-25) Kakembo, Titus
    Speke Resort Munyonyo, formerly known as a lakeside leisure retreat spot, has steadily evolved into a sprawling convention complex whose modern architecture reflects Uganda's growing confidence in housing international events.
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    Rakai farms back to life after HIV storm.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-28) Kakembo, Titus; Kato, Joshua
    After the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Rakai district, farm activities came to a halt. The survivors were too young to cultivate the gardens and pests, diseases and the effects of climate change did not spare the area. Worse still, the 1978-79 liberation war had had a toll on the district too.
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    Rwenzori on seven summits challenge
    (New Vision, 2017-11-26) Kakembo, Titus
    A group of nine ambitious nature lovers plans to scale Mount Rwenzori as part of the challenges to reach the seven mountain summits spread across Africa in seven weeks.
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    Ssekitto dropped out of school for his siblings
    (New Vision, 2017-11-19) Kakembo, Titus
    The story of bad luck has been piling up with rapid succession of deaths in the family. Tears well up in many eyes whenever John Ssekitto narrates how he braved all odds to deal with stigma and protect his two sisters from sexual exploitation after his mother died. He was only 13.
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    Ssekitto dropped out of school for his siblings.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-19) Kakembo, Titus
    The day his mother died is when it dawned on Ssekitto that he was in charge. His elderly and conservative father, Joseph Kasolo, was unable to shoulder the burden.
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    Top destinations 2017
    (New Vision, 2017-12-31) Kakembo, Titus
    In the lead of preference comes Murchison Falls National Park, which had 70,000 visitors recorded by September 2017. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) director of tourism and business services, Stephen Masaba, reveals that nowhere else, the world over, can a tourist see a predator so easily.
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    Treat yourself to chickpea curry.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-15) Kakembo, Titus
    After one has sampled several vegetarian dishes, it dawns on one that being a vegetarian does not mean being unable to eat amazing curry. The reality is the very opposite. A walk around Kampala, Mbale and Gulu Indian restaurants is a revelation of hundreds of Indian vegetarian tasty recipes to choose from.
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    Uganda: Unearthing the hiddengem in tourism destinations
    (New Vision, 2017-01-06) Kakembo, Titus
    After years of silence, Uganda has finally found her footing in the tourism circles. The Pearl of Africa alongside Namibia was named among top tourism destinations in the world. Tourism is expected to create more than 592,000 jobs per year besides contributing sh2.3b to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), attributed to an increase in the number of tourists who came to Uganda because of better marketing strategies and improved infrastructure.