By ALEX PITHUA

President Museveni on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 presided over the screening of “Hidden Uganda”, a documentary by an American journalist, Peter Greenberg.

The documentary film showcases the beauty and hidden gems of Uganda.

Speaking during the event at Speke Resort Munyonyo, President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, highlighted the natural

beauty of Uganda, saying the country is endowed with beautiful climate, diverse attractions, cultural heritage as well as the flora and fauna.

President Museveni also revealed that if someone is looking for original Africans, they are found in Uganda.

President Museveni further thanked Greenberg for exposing the uniqueness of Uganda to the world through a documentary film.

On the other hand, President Museveni assured that the government is working towards enhancing the infrastructure in order to promote tourism.

“This film will help to improve tourism, but we are also taking other measures apart from information dissemination. We are improving the infrastructure, we have some investors to build an International Airport inKidepo so that the rich people who want to visit go straight with their planes, we are also to build another international airport in Kanungu for the same reason.”

President Museveni On his part, Greenberg thanked President Museveni for gracing the event and assured him that he will continue promoting the beauty of Uganda through film.

The CEO and founder of Age Safaris, Diana Museveni Kyaremera commended President Museveni for being knowledgeable about Uganda and requested him to have a tour with Greenberg in future to show him and take him through the history of Uganda and its people.

The Vice President, H.E Jessica Alupo commended “Hidden Uganda” for its role in promoting the country’s story to the world. She reiterated that tourism remains a pillar of Uganda’s development, with visitor numbers steadily increasing.

She also urged Ugandans to take an active role in marketing their country’s potential to the world.