The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed that the upgrade of Jinja Airfield is set to boost domestic flights in the country. According to a statement released by UCAA, Jinja Airfield got an upgrade with its runway, taxiway, and apron transformed from gravel surfaces into a modern paved runway and parallel taxiway. The project […]
JINJA, Uganda — Kaliisa Richard emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural Smoke vs Steel motorsport event, combining a strong gymkhana performance with an unbeaten run in the drag races at Banana Resort Beach Track in Jinja. The three-day motorsport spectacle, held from 21–23 August 2026, brought together drivers competing across two disciplines — […]
The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) Kajjansi Town Council, Hajj Amir Nantalaga has urged medical workers at Kajjansi Health Centre 4, to carry on their service delivery to patients, despite a number of challenges facing the facility. While addressing journalists following an impromptu visit at the facility on Tuesday, alongside the Kajjansi deputy District Internal […]
Government is set to borrow EUR 31.98 million (about UGX 139 Bn) from the French Government, for the construction and equipping of the Uganda Cancer Institute’s, Mbarara Regional Oncology Centre. The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Rt Hon Justine Kasule Lumumba made the revelation on Tuesday, while addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre […]
The Management of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) hosted Members of Parliament from the Public Accounts Committee – Committee of Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) and took them around the various facilities and services at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday. The Committtee led by Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi visited the departure and arrival facilities at […]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed that Entebbe International Airport recorded 86,586 arriving and 69,756 departing passengers in July 2026, bringing the total to 156,342 international passengers, an average of 5,043 arrivals and departures per day. According to statistics shared by UCAA, the July 2026 total is slightly higher than June 2026, which […]
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has begun the phased translocation of 200 Uganda kobs, from Murchison Falls National Park to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve in the Karamoja sub region, with the animals being moved in phases. On Thursday, UWA revealed that the first phase of the Kobs to Pian Upe was completed, with 37 Kobs […]
The Cabinet has reversed it’s earlier decision to suspend the facilitation of medical interns, with each set to receive a net UGX 1.2 million monthly allowance. While briefing Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister of health Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, revealed that the current cohort of 2,490 medical interns to be deployed across 77 accredited centers will […]
The Minister of State for Education and Sports, Hon Peter Ogwang has revealed that the ministry is set to partner with the Presidential CEO Forum to turn the Presidential CEO run, into an annual event in order to support charitable causes, following the successful second edition which attracted hundreds of runners in Entebbe over the […]
Sad news has gripped the creative theatre industry, following the death of renowned playwright, actor, musician and theatre director Alex Mukulu at the age of 72. However, his cause of death is yet to be revealed. Mukulu will be remembered for his remarkable contribution to Uganda’s theatre and entertainment industry, as well as his strict […]
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