‘A green Lira City’: ‘A letter to Lira City leaders’

Although Lira City is facing major constraints and setbacks in terms of resources to address her challenges, we should start slowly but with strategies that won’t allow our City to be affected right from birth.

Covid-19 in Africa could reverse 30yrs of Wildlife conservation gains, harming livelihoods

On top of losses from the tourism sector, well-intended lockdown measures in densely populated cities are exacerbating the situation in smaller rural communities. An estimated 350 million people in Africa work in what’s known as informal employment.

Lango Paramount Chief makes ‘shock decision’ – sacks Premier – Dr Nam

Abila a’Lango – Dr Richard Nam who has been the Prime Minister Lango Cultural Foundation [Tekwaro Lango] for more than 10 years has been relieved of his duties. Mr Nam…

Acholi Tourism Board “exceedingly ready” to host World Tourism Day

By Rackara Emmanuel Gulu – The Acholi Tourism Board (ATB) have overwhelmingly confirmed their exceptional readiness for the World Tourism Day scheduled to take place this week in Gulu Town.…

Tourism: Exclusive interview with Akita Wild Tours & Travel

Uganda’s economy has in recent years performed much better and is expected to be stable, thanks to tourism industry. As a proof, a data by Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and…

MAPS: Protect Arctic Ocean to help prevent impending global disaster

The largest ecological and humanitarian crisis in history is at our doorstep. According to Philip Alston, the United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, hundreds of millions…

Lack of support hindering Acholi tourism development

By Komakech Jimmy The Acholi tourism cluster is grappling with acute challenges that is hindering their effective operation in the sub-region. Kotina Rose Mary, the coordinator miss tourism northern region,…

Immense Expectations ahead of First International Lango Cultural Heritage and Tourism Conference

Conference Date: 21st to 23rd October, 2018 at Lira University Conference Theme: Sustainable Tourism for Development in the Lango Sub-region By Okaka Opio Dokotum The Lango sub-region contains many natural,…