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This account is managed by staff at @GCICUganda, in support of the @GovUganda Tourism Sector.

Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2020
In Uganda, apart from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, one can walk with rhinos in the wild in Ajai Wildlife Reserve and Kidepo Valley National Park @VickyRubadiri @cnni @ExploreUganda @TourismBoardUg @MTWAUganda
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"For Uganda, the question is not how many people will see our country during the tournament. The bigger question is how many of those people we can inspire to visit, explore and experience Uganda." Minister of State @MTWAUganda Hon. Nakawuki. @DailyMonitor @GCICMediaReview
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Our son Amr Aine, would have turned 30 years today! Thankful for the time Allah gave him to us - and continue to pray for him. Amr, you live in our hearts, with memories we had with you. ❤️
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CEO @UG_Airlines Mr. Girma Wake; "𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒓𝒂 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓." @MTWAUganda @newvisionwire @GCICMediaReview
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Widening Uganda's image beyond mountain gorillas, @GovUganda pitches safari products and lodge investments in Central Europe at the AllinToo International Tourism Workshop in Warsaw, Poland. @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg @newvisionwire @GCICMediaReview
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The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for @jumuiya Affairs Hon @RebeccaKadagaUG called for technological innovation, improved connectivity, community participation and sustainable architectural design in tourism. @newvisionwire @GCICMediaReview @OPMUganda @MTWAUganda
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𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚 𝟏𝐬𝐭 & 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬. Mr. Bulwadda 👆
"Ugandans shouted, yet I had planned to bring development to Kampala. I now give up on City Square," said businessman Hassan Bulwadda. His statement comes after the Cabinet halted a contentious plan to redevelop Constitution Square into a commercial real estate complex, bringing an end to a high-stakes tug-of-war over Kampala’s premier green space and historic landmark. Mr. Bulwadda had sought to construct an eco-friendly complex featuring a high-end hotel, a shopping mall, and solar-powered amenities on the two-acre property. READ👉: links.monitor.co.ug/tsIJQa #MonitorUpdates
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The Accra route will create new opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges between Ghana and Uganda @UG_Airlines @MTWAUganda @mtic_uganda @mofpedU
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Farmers can earn additional revenue by combining organic production with visitor experiences, farm tours, demonstrations and direct sales of produce. @DailyMonitor @GCICMediaReview @MTWAUganda @MAAIF_Uganda
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The woman transited through Uganda in early October without symptoms. Uganda has no confirmed active Ebola cases. @MinofHealthUG @GovUganda @WHO
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The @UWEC_EntebbeZoo Mbale Zoo opened on June 12, 2026, as Uganda's first regional satellite wildlife education centre. The 15 hectare zoo hosts; Lions, Zebras, Waterbucks, Ostriches, Peacocks, Parrots, cranes and colobus monkeys. @ugwildlife @MTWAUganda @ExploreUganda
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Tourism receipts reached USD1.7bn for 2025/26 F/Y, contributing 10% to Uganda's total exports and supporting over 876,512 jobs. @GovUganda aims to scale annual tourism receipts to USD4bn by 2028/29 and USD5bn by 2030, targeting high-value travelers and longer stays. @MTWAUganda
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As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, we celebrate tourism as a vital pillar of our nation’s journey. From the iconic gorillas and diverse wildlife to our vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes, tourism has strengthened livelihoods, promoted Uganda globally and contributed significantly to our socio-economic transformation. #UgAt64
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Take advantage of the 64th Independence Holiday to @ExploreUganda with family and friends. Happy 64th Independence Day.
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World Tourism Day will leveraging digital innovation, data, and artificial intelligence to make Uganda's destinations easier to discover, improve visitor experiences, and connect small local businesses and community tourism initiatives to global travelers. @MTWAUganda
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Where savannahs meet the waters of Kazinga Channel, every moment is a wild discovery! Explore the beauty, wildlife and unforgettable experiences of Queen Elizabeth National Park during #UWAOpenParkDays, 25–27 September. Your wild adventure starts here! 🇺🇬 #ExploreUganda
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For the next 3 days, enjoy Uganda's wild free of charge courtesy of @ugwildlife. Starting tomorrow 25th, 26th and 27th, major National Park will be open to individual tourists. Don't miss Open Day 2026. @ExploreUganda @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg
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The 3 day 'Park-Free' offer from @ugwildlife starts tomorrow 25th September 2026. There are buses to drive you around the park with experienced guides to show you the best eye-catching spots of the Ugandan wildlife. @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg @ExploreUganda
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. @TourismBoardUg showcases Uganda's top tourism attractions and highlights events you shouldn't miss in 2026. @ExploreUganda @MTWAUganda
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