Turkish Airlines is taking bold steps to elevate Uganda’s tourism profile in Europe, partnering with Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa to promote the East African nation in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Amos Wekesa, the founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, revealed the collaboration in a recent X post, highlighting the airline’s invitation to deliver presentations […]
Travelers passing through Entebbe International Airport are now greeted by a striking new addition, two larger-than-life gorilla sculptures installed by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). Unveiled on May 5, 2025, these gorilla sculptures, one at Entebbe International AirportArrivals and another at Departures, celebrate Uganda’s status as a premier destination for gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris. […]
The Sebei Sub-region in Eastern Uganda is basking in the global spotlight after Jacob Kiplimo’s stellar performance at the 2025 London Marathon, where the 24-year-old long-distance runner clinched second place in his debut 42km race, setting a national record of 2:03:37. Hailing from the Sebei Sub-region, which spans Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo districts on the […]
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 […]
In a groundbreaking moment for Uganda’s tourism sector, Amos Wekesa, CEO of Great Lakes Safaris and lead organizer of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, is set to speak at a fireside chat hosted by the Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT) Sloan Africa Business Club on May 3, 2025. The event, titled “Leveraging Innovation & Technology […]
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) […]
National Oil Distributors (NODL) the operators of MV Kalangala Ferry and MV NODL Express Ferry has published its Nakiwogo to and from Kalangala ferry timetable for the Easter Festive Season 2025. Ssese ferry operators have released their Easter holiday schedules to facilitate seamless transportation for island holidaymakers. The schedules include multiple departures at convenient times, […]
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 […]
Eagle Air, an airline based in Kampala, Uganda recently resumed scheduled flights from Entebbe to Arua and from Arua to Entebbe from 17th March, 2025. The airline is set to fly three times in a week from Entebbe to Arua and from Arua to Entebbe on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (The flight schedule has beem […]
Uganda Airlines is proud to announce its partnership with the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). This collaboration, initiated two years ago, marks a significant milestone in advancing shared goals of safety, efficiency, and service excellence. The journey began with Uganda Airlines receiving approval from the UN Commercial Air Travel Safety Unit (CATU) to transport […]