Kenya’s leading low-cost carrier Jambojet is set to resume daily flights between Entebbe and Nairobi on 1st October 2026, ending a six-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One-way fares start from approximately USD 170, offering travellers a more affordable option on one of East Africa’s busiest short-haul corridors. The new service strengthens regional connectivity […]
Tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya are calling attention to the rising cost of regional travel, particularly airfares between the two neighbouring countries, as both destinations seek to increase cross-border tourism and promote multi-destination travel. The issue came into focus during preparations for the 5th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit, scheduled for October 26th […]
Travellers planning park tours from Kampala or Entebbe just got a major upgrade. Tanzania officially unveiled the New MV Mwanza on 10th March 2026 at Mwanza port, a brand-new 92.6-metre Ro-Pax vessel built locally in Tanzania after eight years of construction. This modern ferry is set to transform Lake Victoria travel between Tanzania, Uganda, and […]
On March 8th, 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the official launch of the Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway extension, set to take place on March 20th in Kisumu alongside Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Once completed in 2028, this 273-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway stretch from Naivasha to Malaba will slash the current 14-hour road […]
East Africa is emerging as a premier travel destination, with Uganda and Kenya leading the charge through innovative collaborations. Familiarization (fam) trips, joint marketing initiatives, and complementary attractions are driving a tourism surge, creating seamless multi-destination experiences for global travelers. From gorilla trekking in Uganda’s lush rainforests to Kenya’s pristine beaches and iconic savannas, this […]
East Africa is stepping into the spotlight with an exciting tourism collaboration between Uganda and Kenya! On November 3rd, 2025, a 7-day familiarization trip (fam trip) for 30 Kenyan coastal stakeholders was launched by Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, H.E. Paul Mukumbya, following the 4th Uganda -Kenya Coastal Tourism Conference in Malindi. This initiative, paired […]
The 4th Uganda – Kenya Coast Tourism Conference & Exhibition concluded at the scenic Ocean Beach Resort & Spa in Malindi, Kenya, marking another milestone in the East African tourism calendar. Held from October 27th to 28th, 2025, the event drew over 750 delegates from Uganda, Kenya, and other African nations under the theme “Leveraging […]
Nairobi, Kenya, is set to become the epicenter of African tourism in October 2025, as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and the African Tourism Board (ATB) join forces to co-host the African Tourism and Investment Forum (ATIF) during the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE). This landmark partnership, announced on August 9th, 2025, marks a […]
In a landmark move for African and global aviation, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership that promises to redefine air travel connectivity between Kenya and Qatar. Announced on July 1st, 2025, this collaboration is set to enhance travel options, boost tourism, and strengthen economic […]
As Uganda unveils her ambitious 2025/2026 tourism budget of 430 billion UGX ($115 million USD), a comparative look at East Africa’s tourism investments and their economic impacts reveals both opportunities and challenges across the region. With the sector’s potential to drive economic growth and job creation, how do Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda stack up? […]