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UCAA conducts mock bomb threat drill at Entebbe Airport

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Thursday conducted a full-scale exercise to test the staff’s readiness to respond to a bomb threat at Entebbe International Airport. The exercise simulated a situation involving flight No. AF 347, with 40 passengers and three crew members …

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Entebbe Airport expansion to displace Kigungu residents

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCDA plans to displace residents of the neighboring Kigungu village for further development and expansion of Entebbe International Airport. The plan was disclosed by UCAA officials during an onsite visit and meeting with members of the Parliamentary Committee on Works and …

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Entebbe Golf Open bags Sh100M from Stanbic Bank

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has announced a three-year sponsorship package worth UGX 100 million which will see the return of the popular Entebbe Golf Open last held before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lender’s executives said on Oct.24 in Kampala. In return, the lender …

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Entebbe leaders want Nakiwogo developed into a port

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Municipality leaders have asked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to upgrade the Nakiwogo Landing Site to a fully-fledged port that can handle huge vessels and more traffic. The appeal was made by civic leaders and technical officials while interfacing with UNRA during the …

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Time to up the ante at Singleton Match Play Challenge

    Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen teams will face off in eight matches as Round 3 swings off in the Singleton Match Play Golf Challenge at the par 71 Lakeside Entebbe Club this Saturday. Season two winners Shiela Kesiime and Toro Club lady captain Peace Amooti Kabasweka …

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Over 280 drivers arrested on Entebbe expressway

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have arrested 281 errant drivers on the Entebbe Expressway. Police say many drivers have been violating the 100km/hr speed limit on Entebbe Expressway, which has become a death spot. Micheal Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, said they have resorted to using CCTVs to …

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