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The Uganda Cultural Night in London brought the 2026 Uganda Tourism Roadshow to a fitting and memorable close. Having taken Uganda’s diverse tourism offerings to Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, the roadshow culminated in a spectacular evening in London, celebrating Uganda’s rich cultural heritage, tourism potential and unique experiences.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, participated and supported the roadshow across all four cities. Your enthusiasm and engagement helped make this journey a success. We look forward to welcoming you to Uganda : The Pearl of Africa!
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On his return from CHOGM 2026 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. @norbertmao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, paid a courtesy call on the Uganda High Commission in London.
At the Mission, he linked up with Uganda’s tourism team, led by State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Susan Nakawuki and Uganda Tourism Board CEO @JulzKagwa. The team had been in the UK for World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, where they promoted Uganda’s tourism offering with a strong focus on sports tourism ahead of AFCON 2027.
Hosted by High Commissioner H.E. Nimisha Madhvani, the Minister was briefed on the outcomes of the WTM participation, the related investment engagements, including the tourism investment dinner at The Langham, and other ongoing tourism promotion efforts in the UK.
☕🇺🇬 A taste of Uganda. A world of possibilities.
Every cup tells a story – of Uganda's rich coffee heritage, the hard work of our farmers and the exceptional quality of our coffee.
At World Travel Market London 2026, we were delighted to share a taste of Uganda with the international community, bringing a little of the Pearl of Africa to the global stage.
Uganda is not just a destination to discover; it is a country whose products, flavours and experiences deserve a place in markets around the world.
From our farms to your cup. Experience the taste of Uganda! 🇺🇬☕
#TasteUganda #UgandaCoffee #WTMLondon2026 #UgandaExports #PearlOfAfrica
Day 3 at #WTMLondon2026
More connections, exciting conversations and opportunities to inspire travellers across the world to discover Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable adventures.
#ExploreUganda
Lets play a game! 🌎
Can you find Uganda before anyone else? Drop a 🇺🇬 in the comments when you do.😇
What a remarkable three days at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 – one of the world's leading international travel and tourism marketplaces!
With 180+ countries represented, over 4,000 exhibitors and more than 5,500 international buyers, WTM brought together the global tourism industry under one roof at ExCeL London.
For Uganda, this was an important opportunity to showcase the Pearl of Africa, strengthen international tourism partnerships, engage prospective travel buyers and position our destination for greater visibility and growth in key source markets.
From our breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife to our rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, Uganda has so much to offer the world.
The world is looking for its next great destination. Uganda is ready to welcome it! 🇺🇬
#VisitUganda #ExploreUganda #WTMLondon2026 #PearlOfAfrica #Tourism #Uganda
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It was a busy and successful week at @WTMLondon2026. The Uganda pavillion was right at the center of Africa section. With all the tour operators promoting Uganda in their unique ways, we can confidently say we expect tourist numbers to grow.
#tenfoldgrowth #builduganda #roadshow
Recap: Day 1 of the #WTMLondon2026 where we are showcasing Uganda’s unique offerings, networking and building partnerships to put the Pearl of Africa on the global map.
#ExploreUganda | #WTM2026
Uganda High Commission, London retweeted
Day 2 | #WTMLondon2026
We continued to engage with international travel trade partners, forge valuable connections and showcase Uganda’s unique tourism experiences to the world.
Every conversation brings new opportunities to position Uganda as a must-visit destination.
#ExploreUganda
Uganda High Commission, London retweeted
Commonwealth ministers have called for stronger partnerships and scaled-up investment to build more resilient small states.
Meeting on the margins of #CHOGM2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, ministers discussed practical ways to unlock investment and strengthen resilience.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4kbFU5R
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Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja has led @GovUganda delegation to St John’s in Antigua and Barbuda for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting – which brings together Heads of Government, Ministers, and representatives from business, civil society, and youth organisations.
The Meeting is expected to focus on @commonwealthsec countries’ shared priorities such as climate resilience, trade, innovation, equality, and sustainable development.
#OPMUganda
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🇦🇬 Today the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting begins in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda!
🌎 The theme for #CHOGM2026 is 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth'.
🔗 Follow the latest updates from CHOGM: TheCommonwealth.org/CHOGM
🇺🇬 Three cities. Three days. One irresistible destination — Uganda!
From Glasgow to Manchester and finally Birmingham, Uganda took the Pearl of Africa on the road, bringing its extraordinary tourism experiences directly to the UK travel trade.
More than 12 Ugandan tourism companies, predominantly from the private sector, joined the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Airlines and the Uganda High Commission in London to showcase the country's diverse offerings to 35 UK-based tour operators.
The mission? To get more UK travellers discovering Uganda, while giving tour operators fresh experiences, exciting itineraries and compelling reasons to add the Pearl of Africa to their portfolios.
From wildlife and adventure to culture, nature and unforgettable encounters, Uganda has so much more to offer.
The Pearl is calling. Is the UK listening? 🇺🇬✈️🇬🇧
#ExploreUganda #VisitUganda #PearlOfAfrica #UgandaTourism #TourismTrade #DestinationUganda
🇺🇬✨ OCTOBER RECAP | UGANDA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN SCOTLAND
Over 200 Ugandans in Scotland gathered in Glasgow to celebrate Uganda’s Independence in style, bringing together culture, unity, laughter and love for the Pearl of Africa! ❤️🇺🇬
Uga-Scot Association Chairman, Mr Bruno Ochen, thanked guests for their active participation in Uganda-focused initiatives and highlighted the growing interest and strengthening of the association.
Representing the Uganda High Commission, First Secretary Lenina K. Mbabazi-Rukikaire welcomed the community’s continued engagement, encouraged greater participation in Uganda’s development and investment opportunities, and was delighted to announce that a Founding member of Uga-Scot would participate in the upcoming Uganda–UK & Ireland Coffee Familiarisation Trip. Having returned to celebrate with the community, she also noted its growth since last year.
Senior Immigration Officer Anthony Emmanuel Oliam briefed attendees on consular services available at the High Commission, including passport processing, National IDs and dual citizenship certificates. A consular outreach visit to Scotland is also planned for 2027. Stay tuned for dates!
Together, we keep the Pearl of Africa shining, wherever home may be. 🌍🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA
#UgandaAt64 #ExploreUganda #UgandanDiaspora #UgandaUK
EXPLORE UGANDA ROADSHOW
🇺🇬✨ Day 2: Manchester!
From Glasgow to Manchester, the Explore Uganda Roadshow is winning hearts! Over 30 UK tour operators turned up to discover the magic of the Pearl of Africa. 🌿🦍☕️ @UgandaMFA
Next stop: Birmingham! 🚀🇺🇬 #ExploreUganda #VisitUganda
🇺🇬 🇬🇧 TAKING THE PEARL OF AFRICA TO THE UK
Uganda is bringing the very best of its extraordinary tourism offering to the United Kingdom, forging partnerships and opening new avenues for collaboration.
The Uganda High Commission in London was pleased to engage Scottish tourism professionals at the Explore Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Glasgow, alongside the Uganda Tourism Board and our tourism partners, coordinated by Afrireps Consult.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the professionals who braved the challenging weather to meet our delegation, discover Uganda’s remarkable natural beauty and cultural heritage, and explore opportunities to promote the Pearl of Africa to a wider audience.
The journey continues! Today, the delegation is in Manchester, followed by Birmingham on 29 October, ahead of the Uganda Cultural and Tourism Night in London on 4 November.
Through these engagements, we are strengthening Uganda–UK tourism ties, cultivating strategic partnerships and showcasing Uganda as a destination of exceptional diversity and unforgettable experiences.
Uganda: The Pearl of Africa. A world of discovery awaits. 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA
#ExploreUganda #PearlOfAfrica #UgandaUK #VisitUganda #TourismPartnerships
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We have kicked off our week-long UK destination roadshow in Glasgow, Scotland, in collaboration with the Uganda High Commission in London, ahead of World Travel Market (WTM) 2026.
The Glasgow engagement brought together 23 travel trade representatives from Glasgow and Edinburgh alongside 12 Ugandan tour operators, facilitating over 60 B2B meetings to showcase Uganda’s diverse tourism experiences and strengthen partnerships with the Scottish travel market.
As we head to Manchester and Birmingham, our focus remains on building meaningful trade partnerships, increasing destination visibility and converting growing interest into visitor arrivals to the Pearl of Africa.
#ExploreUganda | #UgandaUKRoadshow
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Uganda and the UK Deepen Partnership on Trade, Tourism and Development
📍 London, United Kingdom | 27 October 2026
Strengthening ties, unlocking opportunities! Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. @adoniaayebare , met the UK Commonwealth and Development Minister for Africa @kirstyjmcneill in London Foreign Office to advance further the longstanding Uganda–UK partnership, with a focus on trade and investment, concessional development financing, tourism, public health, and regional peace and security.
The discussions explored opportunities to expand trade, mobilise development financing for Uganda’s priorities, and promote tourism through joint marketing, investment and connectivity, showcasing Uganda’s rich cultural heritage, wildlife, natural landscapes and adventure experiences to more British visitors.
The ministers also discussed Ebola containment, emphasising cooperation in public health preparedness, disease surveillance and emergency response, alongside shared efforts to promote regional stability and address emerging security challenges.
Hon. Ayebare invited Minister McNeill to visit Uganda, underscoring the importance of continued high-level engagement in strengthening bilateral relations
Uganda’s High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Amb. Nimisha Madhvani, also attended the meeting.
The engagement reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to practical, mutually beneficial partnerships that promote sustainable development, economic growth, stronger people-to-people ties and shared regional and global interests.
World Travel Market
The High Commissioner of Uganda to the United Kingdom and Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Nimisha Madhvani, held a meeting with Mr Paul Hoskins of the International Tourism Investment Corporation (ITIC) to discuss potential areas of collaboration in promoting investment in Uganda’s tourism sector.
The discussions centred on opportunities to mobilise international investment to support the development of Uganda’s tourism infrastructure, improve the visitor experience and strengthen the country’s competitiveness as a tourism destination.
Potential areas of investment discussed included hospitality, eco-tourism lodges, tourism-related transport and visitor facilities, with a view to improving access to Uganda’s attractions and supporting the sustainable growth of the sector.
The engagement forms part of the High Commission’s broader efforts to promote Uganda as an investment destination and to facilitate connections between international investors and opportunities within the country’s tourism industry. It takes place ahead of World Travel Market London, a major international travel and tourism trade event, which provides a platform for engagement with industry stakeholders and prospective investors. #WTMLondon
@UgandaMFA
RUN FOR NAMISINDWA 🇺🇬
Former Miss Uganda and @TUSPcharity ambassador, Gladys Naava Kyotungire, took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London to raise funds for The Uganda School Project, an education charity dedicated to building primary school classrooms in Uganda.
The Uganda High Commission was proud to support this noble initiative, helping create better learning environments and brighter futures for children in Namisindwa.
Every step brings us closer to a classroom. Every classroom brings us closer to a brighter future.
Support Gladys’s fundraising campaign: justgiving.com/page/gladys-k…
#RunForNamisindwa #Uganda #EducationForAll #TheUgandaSchoolProject
The Ugandan community turned out in large numbers to celebrate Uganda’s 64th Independence Anniversary. 🇺🇬
The evening was a beautiful celebration of our traditions, a moment of remembrance, and a heartfelt tribute to our shared heritage, resilience and pride in the Pearl of Africa. ❤️🖤💛 @UgandaMFA #Uganda@64 #ugandaindependence.
