Samuel Obeng Appah

PHOTOS: President Yoweri Museveni graced the opening ceremony of the #POATE2026 currently underway at the Speke Resort and Convention Center, Munyonyo. The three-day event has brought together tourism leaders, international buyers, exhibitors, investors, media, and development partners to celebrate Uganda’s tourism potential and strengthen sector collaborations. #KaribuTravels 📸: @TourismBoardUg

UPDATE: Uganda will waive visa fees for all visitors entering the country during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a move aimed at easing travel and boosting tourism ahead of the continental tournament. According to the government’s commitment, the visa waiver will run for at least three months—beginning one month before the tournament kicks off and extending to one month after the final match. The measure is expected to facilitate the smooth entry of thousands of fans, officials, and tourists expected in the country during the competition, which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. In a related development, the government is also pursuing the introduction of a special joint “PAMOJA visa” in collaboration with Kenya and Tanzania. The proposed visa arrangement would allow visitors to move freely across the three host countries for the duration of the tournament. #KaribuTravels

Tourism across Africa holds far more promise than simply showcasing our breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures or unique heritage. It has the power to become a transformative engine for livelihoods, social inclusion and human capital development if we deepen the narrative beyond conservation and environmental stewardship. This Opinion piece was authored by the celebrated writer @ObengAppah ,the content editor at @VoyagesAfriq who has vast experience in Africa’s travel and tourism landscape. Read the full Opinion piece here kaributravel.co.ug/africas-t…