Association of Uganda Tour Operators

16/02/2015

AFTERNOON NEWS: February 16, 2015

BOTSWANA TOURISM ORGANISATION GETS NEW CHIEF

The government of Botswana has appointed Thabo Dithebe as the new Chief Executive Officer of its tourism promoting body, Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO).

Dithebe takes over from the organisation’s founding CEO, Myra Sekgororoane, who left the body two years ago to venture into private business. “By appointing a candidate of Dithebe’s calibre, I am cementing our mission of promoting local talent and identifying a leader who has an excellent vision of the tourism industry,” said Tshekedi Khama Minister for Environment, Wildlife and Tourism. “Our main focus is growing domestic tourism and moving away from dependence on diamonds revenue.”

Before his latest appointment, Dithebe served as the body’s Director of Projects and Business Operations.

13/02/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: February 13, 2015

QUIZ TIME

Name these two companies representing Uganda and the trade fair they participating in.
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NB: Four persons with the correct answers will win gifts from AUTO. Deadline for answer submission is Sunday.

10/02/2015

MORNING UPDATE: February 10, 2015

KING OF CAR HIRE SINCE 1998

Twinomujuni, the director of Africa Runners Co. Ltd, has been in the tourism sector since 1998. Starting out as a manager of a Chinese hotel, he saw an opportunity in providing transport services to the hotel guests. He bought a small car at Shs 5.5 million and hired a driver to drive it. In 2000, he made friends with a Japanese man who became his partner. He quit his hotel job and registered his tour and travel company, starting with four cars. Later, his partner sent four other cars. Currently, he has 30 vehicles and serves about 15 customers daily, fetching him about Shs 1.5 million on average.

He rents out a car for at least Shs 100,000 per day, depending on the distance to be covered. "I decided to focus on offering transport services because you need capital to have the capacity to offer a wide range of services in the industry," says Twinomujuni. With 32 staff including drivers, salesmen and security personnel, the company concentrates on hiring or renting out cars, air port transfers, and transporting tourists or clients to various sites within and outside Kampala including national parks.

Tip to success: Have motivation to achieve your goal
"My family misses me. I leave at 5 am and return at midnight because what I want is a combination of hard work and achieving my goal of building a successful business that will remain even after I am no longer there.
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05/02/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: February 5, 2015

TOURISTS FAVORITE SNACK

A Rolex in Uganda is not the expensive watch but Uganda’s Favorite street snack.

It's not the most elegant snack you've ever had, but after a long day in the sun it's delicious - a big hit of carbs and protein for hard-working people.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/31125224

Newsbeat's Chris Smith is in Uganda for Comic Relief, here's what he's found so far.

05/02/2015

MORNING UPDATE: February 5, 2015

KCCA LAUNCHES PUBLIC TRAIN SERVICE

By the end of March commuters to Kampala from the Mukono area could be using railway transport after KCCA launches a train service from Namanve to Kampala.

The train service will have morning and evening shifts from Namanve to Kampala at 3,400 shillings for a return journey.

KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi says this will help reduce the traffic congestion in the city.
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04/02/2015

MORNING UPDATE: February 4, 2015

VALENTINE OFFER AT VOLCANOES

If you are interested in spending Valentine's Day at the Volcanoes Paradise. Please contact them at [email protected]
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03/02/2015

EVENING QUIZ: February 3, 2015

What is the name of the company that was exhibiting and where was the trade Expo? ( 3 persons/ companies with Correct answers will be entitled to gift hampers. Deadline February 4@10 AM)

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03/02/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: February 3, 2015

DESTINATION JUNGLE HEADS TO MILAN NEXT WEEK

After the success of the exhibition MATKA in Helsinki on 14th January, Destination Jungle with Costantino and Charles will be in Milan at BIT exhibition between 12 to 14th February. Make it a must to visit them!
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02/02/2015

MORNING UPDATE: February 2, 2015

UGANDA TO TARGET AMERICA FOR TOURISM AND SECTOR INVESTORS

In November last year, John Ssempebwa, the deputy CEO of Uganda Tourism Board announced that public relations firms will be used to market Uganda starting with UK, Germany and the USA. It is obvious that the beginning of year 2015 is seeing more emphasis placed on targeting the lucrative American market.

Today, Marlina Moreno, the Los Angeles based American female model/TV host/entrepreneur has been appointed to promote Uganda tourism in the United States. This is the first time in the history of the sector that the leadership is experimenting with an approach like this. Whether the more traditional Ugandans agree with this or not, the fact remains that models and other celebrities have a broader marketing appeal especially in the Americas. For example, Super singer Rihanna has been used to successfully promote holidays to Barbados.
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http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/664259-uganda-to-target-america-for-tourism-and-sector-investors.html

In the wake of development, Uganda is proactively looking for new source markets and investments for the emerging hospitality and tourism sector.

02/02/2015

MORNING UPDATE: February 2, 2015

FIX AN APPOINTMENT WITH AROUND AFRICA SAFARIS

Around Africa Safaris is looking forward to share its amazing itineraries, packages at the forthcoming world's leading trade show in Berlin.
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30/01/2015

EVENING UPDATE: January 30, 2015

JOIN LAKE KITANDARA TOURS AND TRAVEL AT ITB

Make it a point to visit stand 21 A in Africa Hall.
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30/01/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: January 30, 2015

FOLLOW THE FOOT PRINTS TO ITB

Once again, Foot Prints is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing at ITB Berlin from 4-8th March 2015 in Africa Hall 20/120.It will be glad to give you an update on , and .

Feel free to visit booth #120 or contact them for an appointment at your earliest convenience.

28/01/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: January 28, 2015

NTOROKO GAME LODGE

Most of you have been wondering what activities can be done while staying at the Lodge, below are some of the activities that can be done;

Sempaya Hot Spring:
The Sempaya Hot Springs are a very popular attraction in Semuliki. The “male” spring is known as Bintente and the “female”spring is known as Nsyasimbi, meaning “the female of ancestors”. This spring is a boiling geyster (103˚C) which spurts bubbling water and steam up to two meters high. A must see. Visitors to enjoy breathtaking vi ews of the savannah and clear blue skies, forest buffaloes and elephants, sitatungas, leopards, crocodiles, various primates and a wide range of forest and water birds, primates, butterflies and plants.
Birding: 441 bird species are recorded here and the birdlife is spectacular. Five species are endemic to the Albertine Rift ecosystem.

Wildlife: Game drives can be done through the park. The forest is home to 53 mammals of which 27 large mammals. Included the rare pygmy antelope and two flying squirrel species.
Forest elephants can be found here and buffaloes. As well as Hippo’s and crocodiles can be found along the Semiliki River. In the forest you can go for Chimpanzee tracking as well!
Hiking and Nature Walks: There are 3 amazing trails in this park. Varying from 13, 11 and 8 km long. Beautiful nature walks can be done as well.

Cultural Encounters: The Batwa hunters (Pygmies) can be found here. You can go for the Batwa experience and see how these people use to live, hunt and work.
Village walks are also possible here.
Chimpanzee tracking and Chimpanzee habituation Experience: During this 4-6 hour trail you are likely to see birds, elephants and very rare…the lion!! The Chimps are more commonly found during the rainy season when more food is available. A full day habituation is possible as well.

For more info and booking please contact us;
Tel: 0312-503-065
email: [email protected]

28/01/2015

MORNING UPDATE: January 28, 2015

STRAY LION INJURES THREE IN KASESE

Three people are admitted in two different health facilities in Kasese town after an attack by a stray lion from Queen Elizabeth National Park.

They are identified as Philemon Bwambale, Raymond Muhindo and Yoweri Magambo all residents of Nyakabingo II ward in Kasese Municipality.

There are mixed reports about the possible cause of the incident that occurred at Kyapa village, Nyakabingo ward II ward. Although initial reports indicated that the three were picking cotton at the time of the attack, there are reports now indicating that the lion pursued them during a hunting routine.

However, at Kasese Hospital, Philemon Bwambale said that the lion bit him several times as he fought to save his brother Muhindo whom it had knocked down in the cotton garden. It also injured Magambo who came running to rescue them.

Joel Masereka, a clinical officer at Kasese hospital confirmed that they received two patients with injuries possibly from sharp objects and were told they were as a result of lion bites. Masereka said that the victims are now out of danger and are responding well to medication.

The lion which had reportedly eaten livestock in Kyapa village was later killed, skinned and shared among those who participated in the hunt.

Nelson Guma, the area Manager of Queen Elizabeth Conservation area confirmed on Saturday that they received reports about the incident but found difficulty in clarifying on the matter since no remains of the lion were found at the scene.

Guma said that after being called by the leaders in the area, a team of officers from UWA visited the scene but they found nothing to use as an exhibit.

He said the law allows anyone to kill the wild animal in self-defense if attacked and report to the authorities for further action.
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22/01/2015

MORNING UPDATE: January 22, 2015

AFRICAN AIRLINE INTERGRATION PACT STALLS

SIXTEEN years after 44 African states committed to opening their airline markets to regional competition, countries are still reluctant to do so, preferring to sign bilateral agreements with Middle Eastern and European states.

The African Union Commission aims to establish a single African air transport market by 2017 but implementation of the Yamoussoukro Declaration, signed in 1999 to effect this, has been slow.

According to a report by the International Air Transport Association, if 12 nations were to implement the Yamoussoukro Declaration, an extra 155,000 jobs and $1,3bn in annual gross domestic product (GDP) could be created. The 12 nations include SA, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Ethiopia, among others. Africa’s aviation industry already supports 6.9-million jobs and contributes $80bn to GDP on the continent.

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said on Wednesday the tendency of African states to sign "blanket bilateral agreements" with the Middle East and European countries eroded the spirit of Yamoussoukro. She was speaking in Pretoria at a meeting of the ministerial working group on air transport in Africa.

Ms Peters said African countries were reluctant to open their skies to each other, "yet open (them) to non-African countries through the ‘open skies and horizontal’ agreements. The fear of competition among African countries undercuts national airlines’ ability to enhance their commercial viability".

"African countries must first link with (their) own African neighbouring countries before they can forge links with other countries."
Last year the Department of Transport voiced concern that European and Asian airlines were getting better deals in Africa than SA. Of particular concern were Emirates and Turkish Airlines.
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20/01/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: January 20, 2015

BUSOGA CHIEFS PUSH FOR ROYAL SITES

Busoga royal chiefs have renewed calls for the return of their cultural and royal sites. Some of the royal sites include the Source of the Nile, Nenda, Kazimbula and the controversial Igenge and Mpumwiire hills.

Prince Patrick Izimba Gologolo, the chief of Kigulu chiefdom says the cultural and royal sites must be gazetted and returned to the kingdom. He says the failure to return the cultural sites is responsible for their immense depletion.

He blasts government for entrusting the management of the cultural and royal sites with the Ministry of Tourism, which he says has neglected them.

Gologolo says they will continue pestering government to return the cultural and royal sites under their care to protect them from depletion.

John Ntale Nanhumba, the chief of Bunhole says their desire to build a glorious kingdom may be difficult if the royal sites are under the central and district local governments.

Yasin Waguma Ntembe, the chief of Butembe says they intend to consult an attorney on how to reclaim the properties to avoid conflicts with government.

Andrew Ntange, the Busoga kingdom interim committee spokesperson says the push for the return of their assets is part of their campaign to start rebuilding the monarchy.

He says they intend to start sensitizing community and school children on the importance of conserving the cultural sites.

But Grace Aulo, a Director in the Ministry of Tourism says it is difficult for government to commit its self on handing over the sites as some of them are international tourist's attractions.
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19/01/2015

MORNING UPDATE: January 19, 2014

MODEL STARTS 8-DAY MT. RWENZORI EXPEDITION

Marlina Moreno was flagged off by the Ugandan minister of tourism Maria Mutagamba, and said she had enjoyed every bit of her stay in Uganda so far.

Despite admitting to having no experience in hiking, Moreno said she was determined to make it to the highest summit of the mountain ranges – the Margherita Peak (5,108m or 16,761ft).

This is her second visit to Africa, having visited South Africa previously, she said.

On her part, minister Mutagamba said government is committed to promoting tourism in the country because Uganda is endowed with several tourist attractions

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/663812-model-starts-8-day-mt-rwenzori-expedition.html #.VLyq-pQmbo0.facebook

Model Marlina Moreno, who is visiting Uganda, starts an eight-day hike of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges.

16/01/2015

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: January 16, 2015

US MODEL MEETS TOURISM POLICE COMMANDANT

U.S. Model and Ecopreneur Marlina Moreno was excited to meet Assistant Commissioner of the Uganda Police and commandant of the tourism police force Wilson Omoding.

On Saturday, the young model shall look to conquer Rwenzori Mountains, shared between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and commonly referred to as the Mountains of the Moon.

14/01/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: January 14, 2015

HOW TO JOIN AUTO

Membership is open to those organizations whose primary activities are the planning, marketing and ex*****on of package tours in Uganda. Members must be limited companies registered in Uganda.

STEPS TO FOLLOW

• Download the AUTO membership application form from this link http://www.auto.or.ug/membership.htm, and then click on the download application form logo to start the process of your membership to the association.
• Applicants must fill this form electronically, download and then print the form, and sign/stamp appropriately on page 5
• You should then take the form to an existing AUTO member to be proposed. The proposer should sign and stamp appropriately
• The form should be bound spirally as a booklet with; photocopies of certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, trading license and at least 2 staff CV’s.
• It should then be taken to the AUTO secretariat, plot 14, York terrace(next to Burundi Embassy), just North of the junction at MTN Nyonyi gardens and Kololo Airstrip
• A site visit will be carried out by an official to ascertain if your organization and business premises can be considered to be of a sufficiently high standard befitting a professional tour operator. Ensure that you have a company’s website, proper signage and your staff should be ready for interviews.
• If you pass the inspection, a joining fee Ush 100,000 and an annual subscription fee Ush 600,000 or 750,000 for Associate and full membership respectively shall be paid. An associate is in this category for only 2 years before graduating to full membership.

12/01/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: January 11, 2015

TOURISM BEAUTY QUEENS WELCOMED IN STYLE

The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Maria Mutagamba, also emphasized the need for early preparations if Uganda’s representatives are to stand a chance at the international level.

She called upon the private sector to join efforts to support Miss Tourism beauty pageant because it is one of the ways the country can market itself. She took time to recognise Turkish Airlines, RwandAir and other companies that have been part of Miss Tourism for the last two years.
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http://www.observer.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35880:tourism-beauty-queens-welcomed-back-in-style&catid=42:sizzling-entertainment&Itemid=74

By now you know that Patricia Babirye Ntale, Florence Namwase, Roberta Jean-Marie Magoba and Aisha Nagudi represented Uganda at Miss Tourism International in Malaysia, Miss Heritage International in Nepal, Miss Tourism World in Caracas, Venezuela, and Miss Heritage World in Johannesburg, South Afric…

09/01/2015

AFTERNOON UPDATE: January 9, 2015

CAN UGANDA EXPLOIT THE TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES?

Moreno’s visit builds on a successful 2014 that saw the country host the Africa Tourism Association (ATA) conference in November. President Yoweri Museveni’s speech at the conference, rating Uganda ahead of Spain as the best tourism destination, triggered one of UK’s leading newspapers, The Guardian, to conduct a poll to ascertain his claims.


http://observer.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35837%3Acan-uganda-exploit-the-tourism-opportunities&catid=79%3Abusinesstopstories&Itemid=68

The country is warming up to welcome a leading Los Angeles-based super model and TV host, Marlina Moreno, who will trek Mt Rwenzori on Saturday, January 17 before visiting other tourism sites. Her visit will culminate into the production of a documentary to be aired to millions of Americans through…

05/01/2015

MORNING NEWS: January 5, 2015

JINJA TO HOST UGANDA'S FIRST EVER AVIATION EXPO

The first aviation expo in Uganda will be held at Kimaka Airfield in Jinja.

The three-day event, which will run from January 15-19, will allow the youth to explore opportunities and careers in aviation.

Capt. Dodd Katendeigwa, the chief executive of Vine Air – the brain behind the expo – says they are targeting the youth between 15 and 22 years.

He explains that participants will get information on the costs and opportunities in Uganda, East African Community and Africa before going to other parts of the world.

There will be presentations on flight crew careers, training, earnings and a one-hour flight experience in the cockpit.

Katendeigwa says currently young people who want to pursue aviation are in the dark and there is a general shortage of skills, with engineers coming from outside the country.

He says many international aviation companies are based in Nairobi partly because of flight connections, which is a big concern for investors.

His appeal to the Government is have the national airline revived.

30/12/2014

AFTERNOON UPDATE: December 30, 2014

TOORO KINGDOM TURNS TO UNESCO FOR ASSISTANCE TO RENOVATE ROYAL TOMBS

Tooro Kingdom has turned to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-UNESCO for assistance to renovate the royal tombs of its former kings.

The Kingdom has had twelve Kings, 11 of whom were buried in different places in Kabarole district. King Nyaika Kasunga was buried at Burongo in Rubona, Kaboyo Kasunsunkwanzi Olimi I at Kagoma in Kibitto Sub County, Mukabireere Olimi II in Buheesi sub county and Nyamuyonjo Kakende in Kiboha. The main burial grounds known in Rutooro as Amagasani are at Karambi, about seven kilometers from Fort Portal town.

There kings are buried here. They are David Kasagama Kyebambe who died in 1929, George Kamurasi Rukidi who died in 1965 and Patrick Olimi Kaboyo who died in 1995. The royal regalia used by the kings are displayed in each mausoleum where they are buried. Several Tooro princes and princesses are also buried at Karambi. Despite the significance of the sites, they are all in a sorry state.

Grass has overgrown the burial grounds and the area has been turned into a grazing field for cows and goats. The mausoleums where Kings Kasagama and Rukidi are buried leak whenever it rains. Following failure by the kingdom to get funds to renovate the tombs, it has now turned to UNESCO for financial assistance. Francis Baguma, the Tooro Kingdom culture minister says that it was resolved at their cabinet to write to UNESO seeking for assistance.

Baguma says that UGX 500 Million is needed for renovation. He says the funds will be used to construct a museum, establish a mausoleum at Kagoma and Burongo, fence the burial grounds at Karambi, roof the tombs using grass to give them a cultural look and renovate some of the graves of princes and princess to attract tourists.

Baguma says that since UNESCO is helping Buganda Kingdom renovate Kasubi tombs, they are optimistic that they will give a helping hand to Tooro Kingdom as well. Tooro kingdom has in the past struggled to renovate the Tombs due to financial constraints.

The 2014/2015 Kingdom budget focused on renovation of the tombs. 150 million shillings was budgeted for renovation, but the plan stalled after the kingdom failed to realize the revenue.

In May, kingdom subjects under their group, 'Abaijukuru Ba Omukama Kyebambe', the grand children of the late King Kyebambe Kingdom started a campaign to solicit funds for the renovation of the tombs but their efforts didn't yield results.
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23/12/2014

AFTERNOON UPDATE: December 23, 2014

CAN YOU CHALLENGE BERYL PARK?

78 year old Beryl Park successfully hiked to the peak of the Rwenzori mountains. She is the first recorded advanced age lady tourist to successfully reach the summit of the Rwenzori Mountains on Stanley – Margherita -

See more at: http://www.visituganda.com/information-centre/media/news/archive/?id=23 .Ho0XyKaj.dpuf

22/12/2014

SEASON GREETINGS: December 22, 2014

AFRICAN PEARL SAFARIS

Christmas time makes African Pearl grateful for working with you throughout the past years.

They are truly grateful for your trust in their company, They would like to do business with you for many years to come

Have a wonderful Christmas holiday and fruitful business year 2015

22/12/2014

MORNING UPDATE: December 22, 2014

MUSAIJAMUKURU,BUNYORO'S MAGIC HILL

Anyone conversant with Bunyoro should know a hill called Musaijamukuru. Musaijamukuru is a Runyoro word to mean old man. But few know that the hill's caretaker is a 15-year-old boy Moses Mwesigwa.

As the name suggests Musaijamukuru hill is believed is to be oldest and father of all hills in the region. It is also believed to be the highest in the region.Getamap Uganda website http://www.getamap.net indicates that Musaijamukuru Hill is located at an elevation of 1,215 meters above sea level.

The hill is found in Musaijamukuru village, Buhimba Sub County about 15kilometers away from Hoima town on the Buhimba-Kakumiro-Mubende road. The hill may not be any far different from other hills but the great cultural and historical importance attached to it is what matters.

It's at Musaijamukuru hill that Bunyoro's great King Kabalega would stop ti get a vantage point to see his enemies during his wars of resistance. Kabalega's warriors are believed to have rolled stone boulders from the top of the hill to hit and kill the advancing British forces.

Like old people can either curse or bless, Musaijamukuru hill is believed to be a source of blessings or curses depending on the way one treats this ‘old man'. To this effect the hill has got a caretaker referred to as Mukama w'orusozi (owner of the hill) Mukama w'orusozi' is a title assumed on a hereditary basis. He is the person charged with appeasing ancestors believed to be on the hill by performing rituals periodically.

Moses Mwesigwa (13) a P.5 pupil at Musaijamukuru primary school is the current ‘Mukama W'orusozi'.The minor assumed this role in 2010 inheriting the role from his late grandfather Frugensio Kamanyire. Being young, Mwesigwa did not assume full responsibilities over the hill but his father Peter Wandera Kamanyire is grooming him. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network, 31 year old Kamanyire says his late father taught him all the rituals associated with this title and that's why he's able to guide his son. He says his son will assume his full responsibilities in three years.

Among the other roles performed by Mukama W'orusozi according to Kamanyire is offering sacrifices to the hill three times a month as demanded by the ancestors. He says he normally offers sunflower seeds and millet grains, which are dropped in the corners of the cave on top of the hill. In the cave there's a chamber for a lion, a leopard and a rock python, these however can only be seen when Kamanyire performs rituals.

Kamanyire claims he communicates with the ancestors through dreams in a shrine set aside for this role besides his house just less a kilometer from the hill. He says a calamity may befall the area if the ancestors on this hill are not appeased periodically. Kamanyire says he also cleanses residents of the misfortunes as directed by the ancestors, saying he receives not less than 200 clients a year from different parts of the country.

Kamanyire reveals that all residents in Musaijamukuru village are grandchildren to the ‘Old man' and can climb the hill at will. He says however non-residents have to get permission from him to climb the hill or else they face it rough.

Samuel Barongo, a resident of the area agrees with Kamanyire's argument. Barongo reveals that last year a man from Kiryandongo climbed the hill without clearance from Mukama W'orusozi, despite advice from residents. Moments later he was found unconscious mid-way to the top of the hill.


It's Mukama W'orusozi who rescued the man. The hill also seasonally provides water for its ‘grandchildren' in Musaijamukuru. The clean water flows from the hill down to the valley for three to four days. Barongo says residents scramble for this water, with a belief that it washes away misfortune.

Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom too attaches much importance to this hill. Ashraf Mugenyi, an elder and The Kabonerwa (who leads way for the king) says a day to every Omukama's coronation ceremony, rituals must be performed at this hill to appease the ancestors first.
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17/12/2014

MORNING UPDATE: December 17, 2014

BUFFALOS IVADE AMURIA DISTRICT

Residents of Kapelebyong Sub County in Amuria district are living in fear following the invasion of eight Buffalos in the area.

Jimmy Eriau, the LC 3 chairperson says the Buffalos could have strayed from Kidepo National Park in Karamoja region.

He says the Buffalos invaded people's rice gardens yet it was due for harvesting.

Eriau says the buffalos were seen last week in Okoboi, Akulonyo and Omokor villages in Kapelebyong sub-county.

Eriau says the animals could have followed water from Ongorikipi River that flows from Karamoja to Teso.

He told ourmedia team that they have asked to Uganda Wild Life Authority-UWA to intervene in vain.


Tonny Olinga, the Uganda Wild Life Authority Community Warden told our media correspondents on phone that they have not received any communication about the presence of buffalos in Kapelebyong sub-county.

Olinga promised to dispatch a team of game rangers based in Magoro sub-county in Katakwi district to cross check.

15/12/2014

MORNING UPDATE: December 15, 2014

RUSSIANS TO BOOST UGANDA'S ADVENTURE

According to Priscilla Butagira, reservations manager Africa great explorations safaris-the chief organizer of the visit, these tourists most of whom are in the age brackets of 22-35 will tag along with a media team to capture every moment of their adventure with the interest showcasing Uganda to world as a ‘must visit adventure’ destination.

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/662856-russians-explorers-set-to-market-uganda-s-tourism.html #.VI1mgNPNk3U.twitter

A team of four Russian multi award winning explorers from the World Encyclopedia of Travel last Saturday set foot in the country for an 18 day scientific sports expedition purposed to position Uganda as the Adventure capital of Africa.

10/12/2014

SEASON GREETINGS: December 10, 2014

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08/12/2014

AFTERNOON UPDATE: December 8, 2014

IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE AT ALL- PROFESSOR KANYEIHAMBA

It is now years since the report was released and its findings were published but nothing has been acted upon or heard of. Billions of taxpayers’ money went down the drain and the country’s government and leaders decided to wear blinkers and ignore the report.

http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/PeoplePower/It-does-not-make-sense-at-all/-/689844/2547336/-/6eslfnz/-/index.html

During the proceedings of the commission of inquiry into the mismanagement, theft and embezzlement of billions of money donated to or earned by the Ministry of Tourism