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Item Hungary pledges to modernise Uganda's Tourism, Agriculture.(Daily Monitor, 2017) Otage, StephenThe republic of Hungary has said they are waiting for a return visit by the Uganda foreign affairs to their country so as to open an embassy in Uganda to facilitate trade between the two countries. Speaking at their national day celebrations in Kampala last week,Item Uganda: Unearthing the hiddengem in tourism destinations(New Vision, 2017-01-06) Kakembo, TitusAfter 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.Item UTB starts campaign to promote Uganda as tourism destination.(daily monitor, 2017-04-24) Mafabi, DavidKampala. Members of Uganda Tourism Board(UTB)have embarked on a recovery campaign in a bid to breathe life into the tourism industry and to promote Uganda as a tourism and investment destination.Item Dragon boats descend on lake Victoria(New Vision, 2017-06-25) Achan, JackyDragons are only in fairy tales, but an effigy of a dragon on the race boat at the inaugural Dragon Boat Festival at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre seemed to make it early. The dragon boat festival attracted 30 teams from both Uganda and China and it took place at UWEC in Entebbe.Item Kidepo Valley National Park(New Vision, 2017-07-02) Kakembo, TitusThe 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.Item Entebe za Mugula: The site that gave us Entebbe(New Vision, 2017-07-09) Jagwe, NoahEntebbe, a major town in central Uganda, sits on a peninsula on Lake Victoria and is also the location of Entebbe airport. In the past, it was the administrative capital of Uganda, which is why many government ministeries and the state House are located there.Item Uganda best place in hospitality- Fr Chabanon(New Vision, 2017-07-09) Mazinga, MathiasThe former superior of the white Fathers (also called Missionaries of Africa), Fr Gerald Chabanon, has been appointed as the congregation's superior for Europe. Mathias Mazinga talked to him about this and other issues.Item How relocated Kob is coping in Kidepo Valley National Park(New Vision, 2017-07-12) Kakembo, TitusThey 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.Item Museveni launches new tourism drive.(New Vision, 2017-07-20) Lumu, DavidRather than concentrate on the age limit debate, which he said has no political bearing for now, president Yoweri Museveni yesterday said all efforts should be channelled towards creating all safe environment for investment in the country.Item Museveni launches new tourism drive.(New Vision, 2017-07-20) Lumu, DavidRather than concentrate on the age limit debate, which he said has no political bearing for now, President Yoweri Museveni yesterday said all efforts should be channelled towards creating a safe environment for investment in the country.Item Decentralise Namugongo tourism promotion.(New Vision, 2017-07-26) Kintu, NyagoThe catholic, Anglican and muslim Namugongo Martyr' shrines are key Ugandan uniting national symbols and tourist attraction.Item Kasubi Tombs back to life(Sunday Vision, 2017-07-30) Lule, Andrew JeffRestoration of this cultural site, seven years after it was gutted by fire, has revealed a beautiful master piece that should be welcoming tourists again, writes Jeff Andrew Lule.Item Uganda Tourism board intensifies classification and grading of accommodation facilities in the country(New Vision, 2017-07-31) UTBUganda Tourism board intensifies classification and grading of accommodation facilities in the countryItem Uganda struggling to end child marriages(2017-07-31) Mugabe, RobertUgandans should embrace their culture and promote them as a tool to steer the nation into the desired middle-income status, the state minister for tourism, Godfrey Suubi Kiwanda, has said.Item I did not steal money for Jinja institute, says Kamuntu.(Saturday Vision, 2017-08-12) Nambogga, JackieThe Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquitie, Ephraim Kamuntu, has denied stealing $5m (shs18b) for the construction of a hotel and tourism institute in Jinja. The money was part of the $12m borrowed from the World Bank for building a five- star hotel at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) in Jinja town.Item UNRA, Alur to plant trees in West Nile.(New Vision, 2017-08-14) Okethwengu, BenedictThe Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has partnered with the Alur Cultural institution to plant trees along major highways and national roads in West Nile region. The trees will be planted in phases, with the first phase targeting the 49km stretch of the Pakwach-Nebbi road.Item Queen Elizabeth National part listed among Africa's best.(New Vision, 2017-08-14) Tenywa, GeraldAny Ugandan who goes out of the country for honeymoon or wildlife expeditions is leaving a better deal in their own country. This is because Queen Elizabeth National park in Western Uganda appears on the new list of seven national wonders of Africa.Item Treat yourself to chickpea curry.(New Vision, 2017-08-15) Kakembo, TitusAfter 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.Item Giraffes get new home.(New Vision, 2017-08-16) Okethwengu, Benedict; Tenywa, GeraldIt was a case of keeping all your eggs in one basket. The giraffe population in Murchison Falls National Park, estimated to be more than 1,000 was living only in the northern part of the park, located in Nwoya district. They could not cross River Nile to move to the southern part of the park in Buliisa,Item Defying water Phobia to see punishment Island on Bunyonyi.(Sunday Vision, 2017-08-20) Agaba, VivianLake Bunyonyi is arguably one of the loveliest and most breathtaking places in Uganda. Located in Southwestern Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale districts, the lake is a magical sight. The lush green vegetation, the surrounding terraced farms and 29 dotted islands in all shapes and sizes make it a sight to behold.