Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) Archives

UTA President Yogi Biriggwa has led a purposeful revival of the Association, championing collaboration over competition, service over self-interest, and a renewed spirit of professionalism and accountability to reposition UTA as a unifying voice for Uganda’s private tourism sector.

Q&A With Yogi Biriggwa On Rebuilding the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA): A Year of Renewed Purpose, Repositioning and Progress

Q: Madam President, one year in — how would you describe the journey so far? A: It has been a deeply purposeful and rewarding journey. When we took office in June 2024,

September 9, 2025

Company News·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

A collage of Emin Pasha Hotel’s timeless charm—lush gardens, tranquil courtyards, and colonial-era architecture—tells the story of a boutique gem in the heart of Kampala, now caught in the storm of Uganda’s tourism sector financing crisis.

Emin Pasha Hotel and Proprietor’s Assets Listed for Auction Amid Broader Financing Pressures in Uganda’s Tourism Sector

The Emin Pasha Hotel, one of Uganda’s pioneering luxury boutique hospitality brands, has been listed for sale alongside other high-value properties belonging to its proprietor, Lokulie Kennedy Erestus Losuk. The sale, announced

April 15, 2025

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