New Ssezibwa Bridge
The Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda has announced that the new Ssezibwa Bridge on the Kampala-Gayaza-Kalagi-Kayunga Road has reached 76% completion. The main structure and box culverts of the new bridge are finished, with embankment works and demolition of the old bridge ongoing. This striking 60-metre, two-span reinforced-concrete arch bridge is Uganda’s first […]
A Uganda Airlines aircraft stands on the tarmac at Entebbe International Airport, showcasing the national carrier’s distinctive “Pearl of Africa” livery
Entebbe International Airport recorded 169,706 passengers in August 2026, providing another important indicator of activity within Uganda’s aviation and tourism sectors. The passenger figure comes as Uganda continues to strengthen its position as an East African destination for wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking, cultural tourism, business travel, conferences and leisure holidays. As the country’s principal international […]
Jambojet launches Nairobi-Entebbe flights from 1st October 2026, with fares starting at KES 22,950 one way
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 […]
A Uganda Airlines jet displays the country’s iconic crane symbol amid plans to expand routes and improve travel 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 […]
Kayoola Electric Buses exit the Kiira Vehicle Plant under clear skies on 28 August 2026, ahead of their official commissioning and deployment on new public transport routes in Kira Municipality and the 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 aircraft on the tarmac at a Tanzanian airstrip, supporting the airline’s expanding network of scheduled safari and regional flights
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 […]