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Hon. Susan Nsambu Nakawuki is the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities of the Republic of Uganda and a Member of the 12th Parliament, representing Mawokota County South. She assumed the portfolio of Minister of State for Tourism in June 2026, bringing experience in public service, parliamentary affairs, law and stakeholder engagement.
A lawyer by profession, Hon. Nakawuki has served in Uganda’s Parliament and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), contributing to discussions and committees relating to legal and parliamentary affairs, foreign affairs, agriculture, tourism and natural resources.
In her current role, Hon. Nakawuki works with government institutions, the private sector, local communities, development partners and other tourism stakeholders to strengthen Uganda’s tourism sector and increase its contribution to national development. Her portfolio encompasses tourism promotion, wildlife conservation and the preservation of Uganda’s cultural and natural heritage.
She advocates for stronger collaboration across the tourism value chain, recognising the important role of tour operators, accommodation providers, conservation organisations, communities and public institutions in developing a competitive and sustainable tourism industry.
Her priorities include strengthening Uganda’s international destination marketing, diversifying tourism products, improving the visitor experience, promoting responsible tourism, addressing barriers to tourism growth, and expanding opportunities for local communities to benefit from the sector.
At TTG Travel Experience 2026 in Rimini, Italy, Hon. Nakawuki represents the Government of Uganda in promoting Uganda as a diverse, safe, sustainable and competitive tourism destination. Her participation also provides an opportunity to strengthen international partnerships, showcase Uganda’s conservation and tourism achievements, and create new market opportunities for Ugandan tourism businesses.
A lawyer by profession, Hon. Nakawuki has served in Uganda’s Parliament and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), contributing to discussions and committees relating to legal and parliamentary affairs, foreign affairs, agriculture, tourism and natural resources.
In her current role, Hon. Nakawuki works with government institutions, the private sector, local communities, development partners and other tourism stakeholders to strengthen Uganda’s tourism sector and increase its contribution to national development. Her portfolio encompasses tourism promotion, wildlife conservation and the preservation of Uganda’s cultural and natural heritage.
She advocates for stronger collaboration across the tourism value chain, recognising the important role of tour operators, accommodation providers, conservation organisations, communities and public institutions in developing a competitive and sustainable tourism industry.
Her priorities include strengthening Uganda’s international destination marketing, diversifying tourism products, improving the visitor experience, promoting responsible tourism, addressing barriers to tourism growth, and expanding opportunities for local communities to benefit from the sector.
At TTG Travel Experience 2026 in Rimini, Italy, Hon. Nakawuki represents the Government of Uganda in promoting Uganda as a diverse, safe, sustainable and competitive tourism destination. Her participation also provides an opportunity to strengthen international partnerships, showcase Uganda’s conservation and tourism achievements, and create new market opportunities for Ugandan tourism businesses.
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