Official Programme

Summit Programme

The 5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit and Exhibition

26th – 27th October 2026 Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Theme “Unlocking Tourism Opportunities: Resolving Policy Bottlenecks through Technology, Youth and Seamless Mobility across East Africa”
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Day One

Monday, 26th October 2026

8:00 am – 9:30 am

Arrival and Registration

Business Speed Dating

ResponsibilityUganda Consulate Mombasa
9:30 am – 9:35 am

Welcome Remarks

Mr. Shadraque M. Wasike, Minister Counselor, Uganda Consulate Mombasa

ResponsibilityMr. Shadraque M. Wasike
9:35 am – 10:45 am
Climate Setting

From Conference to Commitment: What has the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Partnership achieved and what next?

JOMr. Julius Owino
Mr. Julius OwinoCEO, Kenya Coast Tourism Association
PMAmb. Paul Mukumbya
Amb. Paul MukumbyaConsul General Emeritus, Uganda Consulate Mombasa
JNMs. Joan Ndung’u
Ms. Joan Ndung’uDestination Diani
AGMr. Abraham Guyo
Mr. Abraham GuyoVice Chair, KATO Coast
EKMr. Eddy Kirya
Mr. Eddy KiryaDirector, Eyalama Adventures
SIDr. Sam Ikwaye
Dr. Sam IkwayeModeratorExecutive Officer, Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
10:45 am – 11:15 am

Health Break

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

11:15 am – 11:20 am

Opening Ceremony

  • Playing of Anthems (Kenya, Uganda and EAC)
  • Prayer
ResponsibilityUganda Consulate MombasaCounty Government of Mombasa
11:20 am – 11:35 am

Presentation by Young Innovators

ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
11:35 am – 12:00 pm

Remarks

HKAmb. Herbert Kiguli
Amb. Herbert KiguliConsul General of Uganda to Mombasa
MOHon. Mohamed Osman
Hon. Mohamed OsmanCECM Trade and Tourism, Mombasa County
SAMr. Stephen Asiimwe
Mr. Stephen AsiimweCEO, Private Sector Foundation Uganda
FOMr. Fred Odek
Mr. Fred OdekChair, Kenya Tourism Federation
JBMs. Jean Byamugisha
Ms. Jean ByamugishaCEO, Uganda Hotel Owners Association
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm

Speeches

ANH.E. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir
H.E. Abdulswamad Shariff NassirGovernor of Mombasa County
JFMr. Jacob Fikirini
Mr. Jacob FikiriniPrincipal Secretary, Department for Youth Affairs
CSAmb. Charles Ssentongo
Amb. Charles SsentongoECD Taskforce / Representing Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
JBAmb. Prof. Julius K. Bitok
Amb. Prof. Julius K. BitokPrincipal Secretary, State Department for Tourism
SNHon. Susan Nakawuki Nsambu
Hon. Susan Nakawuki NsambuMinister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda
RMHon. Rebecca Miano
Hon. Rebecca MianoCabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya
BMHon. Beatrice Askul Moe
Hon. Beatrice Askul MoeCabinet Secretary, Ministry of EAC, ASALS & Regional Development, Kenya
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
12:50 pm – 1:00 pm

Group Photo

ResponsibilityUganda Consulate Mombasa
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Keynote Address

Unlocking Tourism Opportunities: Resolving Policy Bottlenecks through Technology, Youth and Seamless Mobility across East Africa

RKRt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga
Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala KadagaFirst Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Affairs & Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Panel Discussion

Article 104 in Practice: A structured review of the EAC free movement implementation – achievements, gaps and solutions

SNHon. Suzan Nakawuki Nsambu
Hon. Suzan Nakawuki NsambuMinister of State for Tourism, Republic of Uganda
RMHon. Rebecca Miano
Hon. Rebecca MianoCabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Republic of Kenya
BMHon. Beatrice Askul Moe
Hon. Beatrice Askul MoeCabinet Secretary, Ministry of EAC, ASALS & Regional Development
SAMr. Stephen Asiimwe
Mr. Stephen AsiimweCEO, Private Sector Foundation Uganda
VLMr. Vivian Lyazi
Mr. Vivian LyaziModeratorCommissioner, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities of Uganda
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Signing of Memoranda of Understanding

  • Kenya Association of Travel Agents and The Uganda Association of Travel Agents
  • Kenya Association of Tour Operators and Association of Uganda Tour Operators
  • Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Private Sector Foundation Uganda
  • Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Banana Industrial Research & Development Center
ResponsibilitySecretariat
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Business to Business

ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Evening Tea

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome Cocktail

Hosted by the Consul General of Uganda to Mombasa at Travellers Beach Hotel and Spa

ResponsibilityUganda Consulate Mombasa

Day Two

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Arrival and Registration

Business Speed Dating

ResponsibilityUganda Consulate MombasaMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
9:00 am – 9:30 am

Presentation by Young Innovators

ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
9:30 am – 10:35 am
Panel Discussion

Tourism, Technology and Investment: How tech-enabled tourism creates investable opportunities, including digital platforms and connectivity infrastructure

ABDr. Andrew Bazira
Dr. Andrew BaziraBusiness and Systems Analyst, National Information Technology Authority – Uganda
QBMs. Quiana C. Berry
Ms. Quiana C. BerryProduct Manager, Red Hat Alumni / Founder and CEO, Afro Adventurer
AKMr. Allan Kasujja
Mr. Allan KasujjaExecutive Director, Uganda Media Centre
JKDr. Joseph Kithitu
Dr. Joseph KithituChairman, Kenya Association of Travel Agents
HNMr. Hasnain Noorani
Mr. Hasnain NooraniManaging Director, PrideInn Hotels, Resorts & Camps
DMMr. David Muba
Mr. David MubaModeratorHead, Digital Strategy, Radio Africa Group
ResponsibilityUganda Consulate Mombasa
10:35 am – 11:00 am

Health Break

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion

Smart Destinations: Data-driven destination management and the future of the Uganda–Kenya Coast Corridor

AKMr. Alex Kamukama
Mr. Alex KamukamaCo-Founder, Akright Project Limited
CMDr. Cosmas Mwikirize
Dr. Cosmas MwikirizeSuperintendent, Industrial Value Chains Department, Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat
AHMr. Alex Horsey
Mr. Alex HorseyCEO, Vipingo Ridge
JCMs. June Chepkemei
Ms. June ChepkemeiCEO, Kenya Tourism Board
SKMr. Sven Kampa
Mr. Sven KampaKAHC Chairman for the Coast Region
IWMs. Ida Wadda
Ms. Ida WaddaModeratorHead Legal and Corporate Affairs, Uganda Tourism Board
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Sharing of Experiences from the Fam Trip

By Ugandan delegates

ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
1:00 pm – 1:40 pm

Closing Ceremony

  • Summary of the Conference deliberations and reading of the Outcome Document by the Rapporteur
  • Remarks by Amb. Herbert Kiguli, Consul General of Uganda to Mombasa
  • Closing by H.E. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, Governor of Mombasa County
ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi KnaustMr. Aggrey Dhamuzungu
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm

Lunch

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

2:40 pm – 4:20 pm

Business to Business

ResponsibilityMr. Maurice MugishaMs. Karen Karimi Knaust
4:20 pm – 4:50 pm

Evening Tea

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Gala Dinner

Hosted by the Governor of Mombasa at Sarova Whitesands Resort and Spa

ResponsibilityUganda Consulate Mombasa

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