The Trail Story
The compelling story of Theodore Roosevelt's 1909–1910 African journey provides a powerful foundation for the Roosevelt Africa Trail, a distinctive heritage tourism experience connecting Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan with the United States.
Through heritage tourism, storytelling, conservation and cultural exchange, the Trail will connect historic sites and communities along Roosevelt's journey while creating opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and sustainable economic development.
Through heritage tourism, storytelling, conservation and cultural exchange, the Trail will connect historic sites and communities along Roosevelt's journey while creating opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and sustainable economic development.
Key Scientific Data
Today the specimen collected are providing key scientific data that is helping with habitat restoration to facilitate the reintroduction of endangered Rhino species in Ajai Reserve, Uganda which was the keynote speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Symposium 2024.Similar data from the expedition is facilitating habitat study on Mt. Kenya.
Inspiration
The initiative enters an important new chapter with the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, creating further opportunities to connect Roosevelt's American legacy with the African landscapes, communities and history that formed part of his remarkable journey.
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US Announces $1.2b Uganda Roosevelt Africa Trail Pipeline
The United States has named the Roosevelt Africa Trail as the first deal under its new Trade Over Aid framework, advancing an indicative $1.2 billion investment pipeline for Uganda during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Unveiled at a high-level showcase hosted by US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, the initiative gathered senior US and African officials, financing institutions and investors around a shift toward trade, investment and commercially sustainable partnerships. The $1.2 billion figure covers the Uganda leg alone, with Kenya and South Sudan expected to develop their own pipelines. Uganda's delegation included Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare and Roosevelt Africa Trail leadership.
US Announces $1.2b Uganda Roosevelt Africa Trail Pipeline
New Vision
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September 2026
The United States has named the Roosevelt Africa Trail as the first deal under its new Trade Over Aid framework, advancing an indicative $1.2 billion investment pipeline for Uganda during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Unveiled at a high-level showcase hosted by US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, the initiative gathered senior US and African officials, financing institutions and investors around a shift toward trade, investment and commercially sustainable partnerships. The $1.2 billion figure covers the Uganda leg alone, with Kenya and South Sudan expected to develop their own pipelines. Uganda's delegation included Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare and Roosevelt Africa Trail leadership.
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U.S. Unveils Uganda's Roosevelt Africa Trail as First Trade Over Aid Deal
The United States has named Uganda's Roosevelt Africa Trail as the first project under its new "Trade Over Aid" framework, placing an indicative $1.2 billion pipeline of Ugandan projects before American investors and financing institutions. Announced at a showcase during the UN General Assembly in New York, the pipeline covers tourism, hospitality, digital infrastructure, a heritage museum and a coffee value-addition venture — all tied to Theodore Roosevelt's 1909–1910 East African expedition. The figure is an indicative total, not committed funding, with individual projects still requiring feasibility studies and financing approval.
U.S. Unveils Uganda's Roosevelt Africa Trail as First Trade Over Aid Deal
SoftPower News
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September 2026
The United States has named Uganda's Roosevelt Africa Trail as the first project under its new "Trade Over Aid" framework, placing an indicative $1.2 billion pipeline of Ugandan projects before American investors and financing institutions. Announced at a showcase during the UN General Assembly in New York, the pipeline covers tourism, hospitality, digital infrastructure, a heritage museum and a coffee value-addition venture — all tied to Theodore Roosevelt's 1909–1910 East African expedition. The figure is an indicative total, not committed funding, with individual projects still requiring feasibility studies and financing approval.
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Uganda Turns a 1909 Expedition Into a Trade and Tourism Platform
Roosevelt's 1909 expedition through Buganda, Bunyoro, and Murchison Falls is becoming a 1,000-mile heritage trail — and a platform for Ugandan tourism, coffee, and trade in the US.
Uganda Turns a 1909 Expedition Into a Trade and Tourism Platform
Daily Monitor
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June 2026
Roosevelt's 1909 expedition through Buganda, Bunyoro, and Murchison Falls is becoming a 1,000-mile heritage trail — and a platform for Ugandan tourism, coffee, and trade in the US.
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Roosevelt in Uganda: Tracing a Shared History
Scholars, scientists, and diplomats gathered at the American Center with members of the Buganda Kingdom to revisit Theodore Roosevelt's 1909 East African expedition and the century of U.S.–Uganda encounters that followed. The conversation came as the United States marks 250 years of independence and Uganda prepares to open the Roosevelt Heritage Trail.
Roosevelt in Uganda: Tracing a Shared History
Ugandan Embassy
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June 2026
Scholars, scientists, and diplomats gathered at the American Center with members of the Buganda Kingdom to revisit Theodore Roosevelt's 1909 East African expedition and the century of U.S.–Uganda encounters that followed. The conversation came as the United States marks 250 years of independence and Uganda prepares to open the Roosevelt Heritage Trail.
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Ugandan delegation praises Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to their country during Medora visit
MEDORA, N.D. – From 1909 to 1910, former President Theodore Roosevelt went to modern day Uganda, Kenya, Congo and South Sudan backed by the Smithsonian Institution to gather thousands of plant and animal specimens and catalogue them for future generations.
Ugandan delegation praises Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to their country during Medora visit
Bakken Buzz Newspaper
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June 2026
MEDORA, N.D. – From 1909 to 1910, former President Theodore Roosevelt went to modern day Uganda, Kenya, Congo and South Sudan backed by the Smithsonian Institution to gather thousands of plant and animal specimens and catalogue them for future generations.
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Uganda Launches Roosevelt Rhino Campaign in US to Boost Conservation Diplomacy
Uganda has launched the Roosevelt Rhino Campaign in the United States, positioning wildlife conservation as a bridge for strengthening US-Uganda relations. At a hybrid event hosted at Uganda's UN Mission, a live link from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary revealed a three-year-old rhino cub named "Roosevelt," set to be officially christened in October 2026 at Ajai Wildlife Reserve.
Central to the campaign is A Rhino Named Roosevelt, a children's book developed with NABU publishers to promote conservation education along the historic Roosevelt Africa Trail. The initiative aims to raise USD 5 million for rhino rewilding and community development.
Uganda Launches Roosevelt Rhino Campaign in US to Boost Conservation Diplomacy
Uganda Mirror
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December 2025
Uganda has launched the Roosevelt Rhino Campaign in the United States, positioning wildlife conservation as a bridge for strengthening US-Uganda relations. At a hybrid event hosted at Uganda's UN Mission, a live link from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary revealed a three-year-old rhino cub named "Roosevelt," set to be officially christened in October 2026 at Ajai Wildlife Reserve.
Central to the campaign is A Rhino Named Roosevelt, a children's book developed with NABU publishers to promote conservation education along the historic Roosevelt Africa Trail. The initiative aims to raise USD 5 million for rhino rewilding and community development.
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