(Posted 28th October 2026)
The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) signed an MoU on implementing the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Collaboration. The document describes itself as a framework for cooperation on innovation, investment, youth participation and regional integration.
Key Details of the Partnership
- Overview: Signed in Mombasa during the fifth Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit, the MoU establishes a framework for regional integration, innovation, investment, and youth participation to enhance East African travel.
- Broader Context & Metrics: It accompanies agreements with other trade bodies like AUTO, KATO, PSFU, and KNCCI, building upon robust regional traffic that includes hundreds of thousands of cross-border visitors.
The meeting was convened by Uganda’s Consulate General in Mombasa under the theme “Unlocking Tourism Opportunities: Resolving Policy Bottlenecks through Technology, Youth and Seamless Mobility across East Africa“. It has brought together government officials, tour operators, technology developers and investors.
