Kenya and Uganda agree to merge cultures as they form tourism pact
Kenya and Uganda have agreed to integrate cultures to boost tourism revenue. The two East African countries have set their sights on cross-cultural tourism to help increase the number of visitors they receive. The decision was made after the Ugandan consulate to Mombasa attended the Uganda Festival.
A report by the Kenyan business news publication BusinessDaily showed that Kenya and Uganda are looking to collaborate to boost tourism revenue. They have decided to integrate certain aspects of their culture to attract more visitors including; dance, traditional cuisines, and cultural activities.
This decision resulted from a 4-day trip of the Ugandan consulate to Mombasa. The four-day trip was concerning the Uganda Festival, a culinary and cultural event organized in Kwal, Kilifi, and Mombasa. The festival aimed to attract Kenyan and international visitors.
Source: Business Insider Africa