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 […]
The official commissioning of the Kayoola Electric Buses on 28th August 2026 marks a meaningful advance for sustainable urban mobility in Uganda. Fifteen 42-passenger Kayoola 7M EVS buses, developed by Kiira Motors Corporation and operated by E-Bus Xpress, are now serving three key corridors linking Kira Municipality with Ntinda and the wider Kampala metropolitan area. […]
Uganda’s public transport is taking a major green leap forward. On 28th August 2026, E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd (EBX), in partnership with Kiira Motors Corporation, officially began deploying 15 locally manufactured Kayoola Electric Buses on three new feeder routes serving Kira Municipality and the wider Kampala metropolitan area. These zero-emission, air-conditioned buses offer scheduled services, […]
Auric Air has announced the addition of Lake Natron as the newest destination on its network, with daily scheduled flights now operating to Engaresero Airstrip. Set beneath the dramatic silhouette of Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron offers striking beauty, extraordinary wildlife and unforgettable landscapes that capture Tanzania at its most raw and remarkable. Travellers can […]
Uganda Airlines has announced exciting new nonstop routes that will make travel across Africa easier and more convenient than ever. Starting later this year, passengers can fly direct from Entebbe International Airport to two key destinations: Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda. New Accra Route Direct flights to Accra begin on 27th/28th October 2026. Round-trip fares […]
Following a landmark multi-billion shilling acquisition announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, Uganda Airlines has finalised a direct order with Boeing for eight new passenger aircraft. The deal marks one of the most significant fleet expansions in the airline’s history and is set to transform long-haul access to Uganda. The order comprises four Boeing 787-9 […]
Uganda’s beauty is legendary from the ground, lush hills, wildlife-rich parks and the shimmering expanse of Lake Victoria. But nothing compares to seeing the Pearl of Africa from the sky. Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA) is currently offering special summer wrap-up scenic flights departing from Entebbe, giving travellers, families and groups an unforgettable bird’s-eye perspective of […]
In a major boost to Uganda’s aviation and tourism sector, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved €155.99 million (approximately UGX 650-677 billion) to transform Arua Airport into a modern international-standard facility. The funding, approved on 18th -19th June 2026, will finance Phase 1 of the Uganda Airports Development Programme. This move aims to […]
In a significant boost to Uganda’s aviation sector and tourism industry, Uganda Airlines has signed a landmark $985 million agreement with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft. The deal, signed on 10th June 2026 at State House Entebbe and witnessed by H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, marks one of the […]
Uganda’s tourism scene continues to shine with exciting new openings that blend comfort, conservation, and authentic wilderness experiences. One of the most anticipated additions is Pabidi Lodge Budongo, a stunning eco-luxury retreat nestled in the ancient canopy of Budongo Forest within Murchison Falls National Park. Part of the prestigious Great Lakes Collection (a sister company […]