The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing aviation excellence by signing a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on May 27, 2025. This landmark partnership, formalized on the sidelines of the AFI Aviation Symposium in Zimbabwe, aims to elevate training standards across Uganda’s aviation […]
Amos Wekesa, a prominent Ugandan tourism entrepreneur and founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, led a successful morning session in Lithuania aimed at introducing East African destinations to Lithuanian tour operators. Amos Wekesa made waves in Lithuania, showcasing the wonders of East Africa to Lithuanian tour operators in a session organized by Turkish Airlines. Highlighting […]
The Busoga Kingdom, a cultural gem in eastern Uganda, is making waves in the global tourism scene following a high-profile workshop hosted by the United Nations Global Pulse at Jinja Nile Resort from May 7-9, 2025. The event, themed “The Future of Tourism 2040,” saw Busoga’s Tourism Official, Miss Walusimbi Doris, proudly representing the Busoga […]
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the addition of a sleek, 5-door, 4-seater pure electric hatchback to its eco-fleet. The vehicle, a generous donation from Mr. Tumuhimbise Bruce, was unveiled on May 9, 2025, at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre […]
A major milestone for Uganda’s tourism and trade sectors was achieved this week as the Ministry of Works and Transport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China State Engineering Construction Company to upgrade Kasese Airport into an international airport. The announcement, shared by Ms. Susan Kataike on X, has sparked excitement among travelers, local […]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a bold step toward a greener future for aviation by hosting a groundbreaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study Workshop in Entebbe, near Lake Victoria. The two-day event held from April 22nd – 23rd, 2025, which was organized in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) […]
Uganda Airlines is soaring to new heights with the announcement of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. This groundbreaking route, set to launch on May 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the national carrier and the East African nation. Uganda Airlines will operate four weekly flights to London using its […]
In a remarkable achievement that underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation, Uganda Airlines has once again been awarded the prestigious ch-aviation Africa’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award for the fifth consecutive year in 2025. This accolade is a testament to the airline’s dedication to maintaining a modern and efficient fleet, setting a high standard in […]
Entebbe International Airport registered 105,320 arriving and 111,420 departing passengers in January 2025, a total of 216,740 international passengers, which is an average of 6,991 passengers per day. The same period of January 2024 recorded a total of 194,563 international passengers. The growth in January 2025 traffic is partly attributed to several factors, including tourism, […]
This year Akira Alira brings you 2 festivals. First, the Akira Reset Fest running from 28 to 31 July 2022 in Fort Portal, Uganda Tourism City, to rest and rejuvenate mid year and come back refreshed. Akira Festivals 2022 will run under the theme “Celebrate Tooro Kingdom at 200 Years” Later in the year in […]
