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Entebbe Airport Sets Record with 198,961 International Passengers in December Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Entebbe Airport set a new record in December 2023 with 198,961 international passengers, comprising 104,160 arrivals and 94,800 departures. This figure, averaging 6,418 passengers per day, represents the highest single-day record in Uganda, according …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed with costs an election appeal filed by Vincent Kayanja De Paul, a contender in the Entebbe Municipality Mayoral race against the eventual winner Fabrice Rulinda. The Court presided over by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Catherine Bamugemereire, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hectic golf season comes to a close on Saturday as the Par 72 Kitante course hosts the Stanbic Bank Mug of Mugs. The grand finale has attracted close 200 golfers in what is expected to be a thriller for most club members. “It’s …

  Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  If Michael Monne playes with the consistency he has shown all year, he will win the MTN Grand Mug of Mugs at Entebbe on Saturday. He has played 11 rounds with his best 8 reading 569. “Well, I  am definitely excited and looking forward …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conrad Odere and Shaban Ramathan overcame a gruelling test in the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge on Saturday at Entebbe Club. The bespectacled pair overcame Ellis Katwebaze and Evelyn Atukunda on the 18th hole, 1 up to advance to the next …

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 …

    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 …