Tourism and Life Style

I am Ann Blessing, a 36-year-old mother of two girls. I was seated in my sitting room watching my children decorate the Christmas tree; it got me thinking, what is Christmas? Is it just celebrating the birth of Christ, like it is widely known, or did God intend for it to go far beyond that? Challenged with these thoughts, I chose to ask my children, Abigail, 12 years old, and Hailey, 13 years old, who were so busy with the...

Struggling musician Big Eye, who is also a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has expressed disappointment over the poor turnout at his weekend concert, alleging that fellow artist and party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, played a pivotal role in the event's failure. Speaking to local media on Monday, 9 December 2024, Big Eye revealed that he was convinced by Bobi Wine, who assured him that he would mobilize his fans for the show. However, despite Bobi...

The Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) has initiated a campaign to gather funds for the construction of the ambitious Ateker Mega Palace, which is projected to cost over UGX 55 billion (approximately USD 15 million). The drive was launched by the Teso Cultural leader, Papa Paul Sande Emolot, on Friday, November 29, 2024, during the final day of the three-day Ateker Reunion Festival at the Soroti Grounds. During the fundraising event, notable contributions were made, including UGX 10 million from the Vice...

President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the importance of unity and linguistic ties among the Ateker communities from Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, among others, gearing a platform for promoting African unity and cooperation. This was during the Ateker Reunion Festival 2024 celebration on November 27, 2024, as President Museveni was officiating the event that was held in Soroti city. He said that reconnecting across colonial borders is essential for fostering unity among Africans, naming it “Historical Missions,” reminding the...

The leaders of the Ateker community in Uganda have called for government support towards their ongoing peace initiatives to address cross-border security challenges so as to unlock development in the different areas where they have settled. According to the Teso paramount chief, Paul Sande Emolot, among the initiatives they have is a peace caravan that will conduct peace promotion activities within the outer care communities, including Teso and Karamoja and across the border, in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and...

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...