Uganda is celebrating high traffic through Entebbe airport and seems to be mounting serious competition against Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.CAA record for December 2024 and January 2025 is exciting and has been considered a progressive trend as the airport reaps from a major facelift done recently. There improvements in etiquette on passenger handling, a…
Stakeholders in the civil aviation industry are all smiles over new passenger readings released by the Civil Aviation Authority yesterday.According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, January 2025 saw the second-highest ever recorded traffic at Entebbe International Airport of 216,740 passengers. This is a progressive trend when compared to the preceding December record of 222,317…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the appointment of Dr. James Musinguzi as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2025. Dr. Musinguzi, a seasoned conservationist with extensive experience in wildlife management, succeeds Mr. Sam Mwandha, who is retiring on March 31, 2025, after seven years of dedicated service to the organization. Dr. Musinguzi’s…
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has reassured the public and the international community that the country remains safe for tourism and trade, despite a recent Ebola outbreak. Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, made the announcement on Wednesday, during a press conference in Mbale, a city in eastern Uganda, addressing growing concerns following the emergence of…
Umukuuka III of the Bamasaaba, Uwelukoosi Jude Mike Mudoma, has piqued the interest of businesses in the United States to participate in the development of tourism at one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders—the Elgon caldera, located on Mt. Elgon. This volcanic formation, shared between Uganda and Kenya, is the largest intact caldera in…
Vivo Energy Uganda has concluded its ‘Simbula ne Rimula R3X’ campaign—an initiative that not only revolutionized the way local drivers view engine maintenance but also set the stage for an unprecedented level of success within the nation’s commercial transport sector. The campaign, which ran throughout October 2024, captivated the hearts of thousands, delivering life-changing prizes…
Development partners have pledged ongoing support to Uganda in alleviating the strain of hosting nearly two million refugees and asylum seekers. The pledge was made during the National Partnership Forum, a significant event where Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, along with senior government officials, met with representatives from international organizations and donor countries…
Uganda has commenced a clinical trial for a vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak that has already claimed the life of a nurse and infected others in the capital, Kampala. The trial, which began on February 3 at Mulago National Referral Hospital, is being carried out by the Ministry…
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has approved Uganda’s first locally manufactured HIV and malaria diagnostic kits, marking a major milestone in the country’s healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The approval paves the way for the mass production and distribution of these test kits, which promise faster, more affordable, and accurate disease diagnosis—a critical step toward strengthening Uganda’s healthcare system…
Uganda has maintained its position as one of Africa’s top financial markets, securing a fourth place in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. This is according to the annual report recently released by Absa Group. It highlights Uganda’s strong macroeconomic stability and improving market transparency but underscores challenges in market depth and pension fund…
