Monthly Archives: April 2011

LAKE NAKURU PARK RECEIVES A HUGE NUMBER OF VISITORS

During the Easter holiday, Lake Nakuru National Park received a big number of visitors because the park’s management provided free transport to and from Nakuru town. The Kenya Wildlife Service park warden, Mrs. Lydia Kisoyan said for a game drive, … Continue reading

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RWANDA NOMINATED AGAIN FOR GLOBAL AWARDS

Rwanda was nominated for two global awards because of its environmental policies. Rwanda stopped the use of plastic bags and if found producing, importing, selling and using them would be sent to prison or pay fine. The other nomination was … Continue reading

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EASTER SEASON HITS THE MARKET

It is one week to the long Easter weekend and hotels and restaurants in different parts of the country are advertising their special offers they have during the weekend to attract more customers. The safari lodges and the resorts are … Continue reading

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A WAR MUSEUM OPENED IN KITGUM

A war museum was opened in Kitgum to serve as a memorial centre so that no other war can happen in the future. The centre provides historical information about the Lord’s Resistance Army revolution in northern Uganda which happened for … Continue reading

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UGANDA TO AWAKEN THE DOZING TOURISM INDUSTRY

After a slight fall back of Uganda’s tourism industry, the ministry of Tourism is strategizing on which way to follow to revive its victory in East Africa and compete favorably with the entire world. This year, the ministry of tourism … Continue reading

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LOCAL PEOPLE POISON AN ELEPHANT IN KATUNGURU VILLAGE

The famous elephant that was always seen walking on the streets of Katunguru was poisoned and found dead. The killers haven’t yet been found but the local shop keepers were the suspects. The elephant was named Mary and was brought … Continue reading

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Rwanda celebrates the 17th anniversary of genocide.

On 7th April, Rwanda celebrated the 17th anniversary of genocide which took place in April and May of 1994.President Paul Kagame said his government will fight against genocidaires and revisionist forces so that no future challenge happens to separate the … Continue reading

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POOR MARKETING PLAN LAGS BEHIND UGANDA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY

For three years, Uganda has not been effectively marketing its tourism industry so the country has been left behind by its neighbors in being the best tourist destination in East Africa. The executive director of the Uganda Tourism Board, Cuthbert … Continue reading

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