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Entebbe, Uganda | URN | The body of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived in Uganda, marking the beginning of nine days of official mourning of the fallen king. The casket containing the remains of the fallen king touched down at Entebbe …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, ending a six- year absence from the Ugandan market as the regional low-cost carrier seeks to tap growing demand for air travel, tourism and cross-border trade. The airline announced the return on Thursday, …

    The national carrier plans to use the new destinations to position Entebbe a hub for the African continent   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Ugandan travellers have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ long-awaited announcement that it will begin daily flights to Kigali from Nov. 18, finally providing a direct …

  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Ronald Rugumayo maintained a slender 3-stroke lead going into tomorrow’s final round at the third edition of the Watoto Charity Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club. Rugumayo, with scores of 66, 72, 69, 9 under par 207, bagged 11 birdies and 1 eagle over …

Entebbe, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The third round of the 2026 I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns Saturday at Entebbe Club with organisers expecting a full field for one of the most anticipated outings on the local golfing calendar. This edition will be played under the ‘Tee For Me’ format, a …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The fast-growing Pearl of Africa Golf Series (POA) has been given a world ranking status by the Sunshine Development Tour. The partnership marks a historic first for Ugandan golf. This year’s event will be held at the Lakeside, Entebbe Club, from September 16 …

    Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Vincent Katutsi and Sam Kacungira concluded a remarkable 6 months of pulsating golf at Entebbe Club with victory in the Stanbic Bank Match Play Challenge final on their first attempt. “What can I say? It was epic,” Katutsi told The Independent after …

Besigye Lawyers Demand Martha Karua’s Immediate Release Entebbe, Uganda | URN | Lawyers representing opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye have demanded the immediate release of Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua, alleging that she is being held incommunicado at Entebbe International Airport and faces an imminent deportation to Kenya. In …

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The atmosphere and mood at East Africa’s oldest golf club, Entebbe on Saturday were full of regional hype as the Katogo Series was held. The weekend regional clash saw hosts Katogo Club entertaining their guests Limuru Country Club and ambassadors from Kenya in a return …

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Paul Nsereko and Patrick Mugisha Muntu were 2-up winners over the defending pair of Steven Kitamirike and Charles Kabunga in one of the highlights of the Stanbic Bank Match Play Golf Challenge on Saturday at Entebbe Club. Nsereko and Muntu will, in the next round on …