For years, tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa has traversed continents persuading the world that Uganda is one of Africa’s most rewarding tourist destinations. But as epidemic outbreaks, travel advisories and domestic political discontent converge, the country’s most vocal tourism ambassador finds himself defending not just Uganda’s image abroad, but also …
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COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Uganda Airlines has been drifting strategically for years. But the national airline is finally making a decision grounded in the realities of African aviation after the announcement of its 10-aircraft mega-deal with Boeing. One of the clearest signs that Uganda Airlines was changing direction …
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New planes expected to open up long-planned routes in Africa, Europe and Asia Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to the purchase of ten Boeing jets as it seeks to expand its international footprint and position …
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How Entebbe’s 16 million-litre fuel hydrant is navigating a spiralling crisis NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | When geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boil over into a fully fledged conflict, the repercussions are felt far and wide, particularly for countries that import oil from the Arabian Peninsula. …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800neo is returning to the skies after almost three months of maintenance-related grounding. Airbus A330-800neo resumed its flights to London Gatwick on Monday, 4th May 2026. It has already been flown on the Dubai and Mumbai routes starting from 17th April. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda National Airline Company Limited has held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders reviewed the airline’s performance and outlined strategic priorities for future growth. The meeting, according to a statement posted at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, took place on …
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COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | You may or may not have noticed an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft flying in the Uganda Airlines name. It is a quiet but striking symbol of the strategic shift now underway at the national carrier, brought in swiftly to plug a gaping operational hole but telling a …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Passengers aboard a Uganda Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Entebbe were left shaken after the aircraft made a sudden mid-air return following a bird strike that shattered part of the cockpit windscreen. The incident occurred on Friday morning when Flight UR713 departed O.R. Tambo International Airport …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has arranged a short-term solution to resume its suspended long-distance flights with the arrival of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered ET-ASI, from Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive this Thursday under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, will be …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has “temporarily suspended” all scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport and Dubai International Airport (DXB) following the closure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace. Dubai Airports, the agency that manages DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) confirmed that the …
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