By Nasser Kasozi Akandwanaho
Speke Resort and Conference Centre, Uganda’s leading five-star lakeside destination on the shores of Lake Victoria, has been nominated for the 2026 Luxe Global Awards in the Best Luxury MICE Resort category.
The prestigious international awards celebrate excellence in luxury hospitality worldwide, recognising outstanding properties for service, design, facilities and guest experience. Speke Resort’s nomination highlights its dual strength as both a refined leisure retreat and East Africa’s premier meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) venue.
Nestled in Munyonyo, Kampala, the resort offers 476 stylish rooms, spacious suites and exclusive Presidential cottages, many with sweeping views of Lake Victoria. Its conference facilities stand among the region’s finest, featuring 34 indoor and seven outdoor venues equipped with modern audiovisual technology, capable of hosting everything from intimate board meetings to large-scale international conventions and exhibitions.
Guests enjoy a full suite of luxury amenities, including the Calabash Spa and Salon, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, an equestrian centre, a marina with boat excursions, multiple restaurants serving local and international cuisine, and leisure options that blend relaxation with activity.
The nomination comes as voting remains open for the 2026 Luxe Global Awards. Supporters can cast their votes via the resort’s official channels or the Luxe Global Awards platform, underscoring public and industry recognition of Speke Resort’s consistent standards.
As one of Uganda’s flagship hospitality properties under the Ruparelia Group, Speke Resort Munyonyo continues to elevate the country’s profile on the global luxury travel and events map. This latest recognition affirms its position as a preferred destination for discerning travellers and high-profile gatherings seeking lakeside elegance combined with world-class conference capability.
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