On Friday 18th September 2026, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and the Uganda Tourism Board held a workshop on a theme “ Digital agenda, artificial intelligence to redesign tourism”.
This event was held at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) where over 15 universities participated;
1. Makerere University
2. MUBS
3. Kampala International University
4. Metropolitan International University
5. Muteesa 1 Royal University
6. ISBAT university
7. Avance University
8. Uganda Wildlife and Research Training Institute
9. Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training College
10. Kyambogo University
11. International University of East Africa
12. Ndejje University
13. Islamic University in Uganda
14. St. Lawrence University
15. Uganda Christian University
The tourism students receiving a certificate in recognition of their performance.
A highlight of the workshop was an inter-university tourism quiz that tested students’ knowledge of tourism, Ugandan culture and heritage, as well as their ability to interpret photographic representations of tourism attractions. Makerere University’s tourism students emerged as the overall winners, demonstrating strong knowledge and understanding of Uganda’s tourism sector. The winning team was presented with a trophy by the Head of the Tourism Department at MUBS, Dr. Celestine Katongole, in recognition of their outstanding performance.