The Commonwealth People’s Forum will be opened up by President Yoweri Museveni at Hotel Africana in Kampala on Sunday.

Over 600 participants from Uganda and other commonwealth civil society groups will attend the4-day event under the theme ‘Realizing the People’s Potential,’. The meeting will be held alongside an exhibition of cultural crafts and artifacts.

Don McKinnon, the Commonwealth Foundation secretary-general and director Mark Collins will also address the audience.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda News

Security has been stepped up at Hotels hosting the commonwealth heads of government and dignitaries.

Hotels including Protea Hotel, Imperial royale, Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Grand imperial hotel, Kampala Serena Hotel and many other hotels have stepped up security measures during the commonwealth meeting. Both the Military Police and the regular army stepped in, taking up the protection of major hotels.

At the Serena Hotel, where the opening ceremony of the summit will take place, impeccably dressed military men patrolled the fence, while others manned the main
gate, searching people.

The Hotels that have under-gone inspection and security checks are ensuring that dignitaries are safe during their stay.

By Kisibo Jackie

Uganda News

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Queen Elizabeth National Park,renowned for hippos, elephants, buffalo, tree climbing lions, Uganda Kob, Topi, and hundreds of bird species, is being heavily guarded by the Army ahead of the commonwealth meeting.

One of the most beautiful national parks in Africa, Queen Elizabeth National has vast resources of flora and fauna, borders the Rwenzori Mountains in the North and Lake Edward to the west will host the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and his wife Camillah Parker at Mweya safari lodge, a modern lodge.

Queen Elizabeth II last week confirmed to the House of Lords in London, UK that she would make the trip to Uganda to attend the summit.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Boda boda cyclists’ stages have been banned from the hotels hosting the commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM)

Kampala Extra, Mr Edward Ochom , said boda-boda stages near Chogm facilities like hotels and conference centres have been closed until after the meeting and over 400 operators will be relocated and cyclists in the city registered in order to avoid overcrowding and congestion.

The boda boda stage opposite Kampala Serena Hotel where the main Chogm summit will be opened on November 23 was the first to be closed after the police listed boda boda stages as possible hubs for terrorists.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

AYA Investments is to receive a $21 million loan for the development of the Kampala Hilton Hotel.

A US$20.75 million loan made by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC of South Africa) is being supported by the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI)

and Sovereign Risk Insurance (SRI) who will support the political risk insurance policy and the sponsors of the AYA Group will contribute the remaining US$34 million to the $90 million project.

The hotel development expected to create jobs in Uganda, contribute to foreign exchange earnings and improve skills in hotel management was suspended in April after the eastern and western wings had reached the second floor, and was reportedly awaiting a new management team from Germany to take over.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News