Uganda Airlines, the national flag carrier of Uganda, launched flights between Entebbe and Abuja on September 12. Uganda Airline made its inaugural flight to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital building on its existing service to Lagos, the country’s commercial hub. – Airline now flies to 14 destinations in Africa, Asia. The Airlines has announced an initial flights […]
The Eighth edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2024) took place in Kampala from May 23rd to 25th, drawing in more than 5,000 tourist travel trade participants and 70 buyers. The recently opened Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo, near Lake Victoria, (the second largest fresh water lake located in East Africa), was the […]
Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national flag carrier announced the launch of scheduled commercial service from Entebbe, Uganda to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria, from commencing on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the […]
Air Tanzania took delivery of its first fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft today. The East African carrier is the first airline in Africa to receive the larger 737-9 model that would enable it to meet growing travel demand in West Africa, Southern Africa and India. Air Tanzania currently operates commercial service across Africa and to […]
Kasubi Royal Tombs have been removed off the list of the endangered world heritage sites. The announcement has been made in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during UNESCO’s 45th session of the World Heritage Committee. UNESCO was swift to post this news on its X account. “Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi have just been removed from […]
Located just astride the Equator, Uganda is a fascinating destination where the East African savannah meets the West African tropical rain forests. Uganda is fast becoming a popular destination that is frequented by adventure travelers. From popular gorilla treks to classic game viewing in Uganda’s national parks, there is a lot to see and do […]
Capital FM Radio and MTN Telecom Uganda announced the launch of the “MTN YETU FESTIVAL” in Uganda that will take place on Sunday, 11th June 2023 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. The headline act for the MTN YETU FESTIVAL will be Boyz II Men music group – one of the most iconic R&B groups in […]
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023 brings together tourism and travel trade partners from Uganda, East Africa and all over the world to meet new clients, network, and discuss tourism business deals. This week, Uganda Tourism Board has officially launched the seventh Edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023, branded […]
The past week and a half witnessed the launch of “MV Mwanza – Hapa Kazi Tu” at the Mwanza South Port of Lake Victoria, Tanzania, East Africa. The 3.5k GRT, 92.6 meter-long, 17-meter wide, and 20-meter-high vessel has a capacity of 1,200 passengers, 400 tons of cargo, 20 small vehicles, and 3 trucks. It was […]
