The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken another important step toward strengthening aviation safety by engaging the Buwaya fishing community in a wildlife hazard management sensitization meeting. Held at St. Luke Church in Ssazi on Thursday, March 26th, 2026, the meeting focused on raising awareness about wildlife-related risks near Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s primary […]
Travellers arriving at Entebbe International Airport now have a stylish new reason to look forward to layovers. The Karibuni Lounge officially opened in mid-2025 and is already being hailed as one of Uganda’s most welcoming airport experiences. Shared by Ugandan youth councillor and employment agency owner Benon Kasagga under his popular Golden Posts series, the […]
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 […]
Uganda’s travel landscape is set for a transformative leap with the recent launch of the MV Rafiki, a state-of-the-art 250-passenger ferry connecting Entebbe to Bukasa Island in Kalangala District. Announced by the Ministry of Works and Transport on November 04th, 2025, this new water transportation service promises safer, faster, and more reliable travel across Lake […]
Exciting news for safari lovers! Kenyan airline Safarilink is launching daily flights from Nairobi Wilson to Entebbe, Uganda, via Kisumu, starting December 15th, 2025. Announced by the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO), this new route promises to enhance connectivity for East African safaris, including gorilla trekking in Uganda and wildlife tours in Kenya. Interestingly, […]
The Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), in collaboration with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), held the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFC) meeting at Entebbe International Airport, in Entebbe Town, on October 29th, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among key aviation and government stakeholders to enhance Uganda air transport facilitation, […]
Entebbe International Airport continues to soar as a critical hub for international travel and trade in East Africa, with recent data showing significant growth in both passenger and cargo traffic. According to a statement from Vianney Mpungu Luggya, spokesperson for the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the airport facilitated 185,466 international passengers in April 2025, […]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently concluded a pivotal two-day Cybersecurity Workshop at the Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe, marking a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s aviation sector against escalating cyber threats. Held from June 26th – 27th, 2025, the Entebbe workshop by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) brought together industry experts, […]
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 […]