Uganda Ranked 7th Destination for International MICE Events Hosting in Africa
During the training of stakeholders in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events taking place at the Africana Hotel, Kampala, by the Uganda Convention Bureau (UCB), it was revealed that Uganda ranks 7th in Africa for MICE events hosting, with South Africa ranking 1st.
The one-week training kicked off on September 30, 2024, to October 6, 2024, with different stakeholders like hotel owners, professional events managers, tourism and travel company owners, and destination marketing company owners to be trained on...
Uganda Airlines Launches New Routes to Harare, Lusaka
Uganda Airlines on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 launched new routes to Harare, Zimbabwe, and Lusaka, Zambia, marking the commencement of its 16th route.
The flights will operate four times a week including Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
The inaugural flight was flagged off by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija and Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki.
Speaking at the launch of Uganda Airlines’ maiden flight to Lusaka and Harare, Kasaija expressed optimism about the potential benefits of improved air connectivity.
“This development will support a...
SSPDF: South Sudan Militant Group Behind Attack on Ugandan-Bound Bus
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have accused the National Salvation Front (NAS), a local militant group led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo Swaka, of attacking the Kampala-bound bus along the Juba-Nimule road.
Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the SSPDF spokesperson on Wednesday 25, 2024, confirmed that the attack was carried out by Gen. Cirilo Swaka.
“The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, 24, 2024, involved gunfire from rebels linked to the National Salvation Front, which resulted in the death of a Ugandan...
UPC Welcomes Sacking of KCCA Top Bosses by President Museveni
The opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has hailed the move by President Museveni to fire top Kampala City Council Authority, KCCA bosses over negligence.
On Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, President Museveni sacked the Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, the Deputy Executive Director Engineer David Luyimbazi, and the Director of Public Health, Dr. Daniel Okello.
While addressing the press at the UPC offices at Uganda House in Kampala on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, the UPC spokesperson, Arach Oyat Sharon, asked the President...
UK MPs Meet Ssenyonyi to Discuss 2026 Presidential Bid
The United Kingdom (UK) Members of Parliament, in a significant political turn of events, have met with Ugandan politician Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Uganda parliament, to discuss his aspirations for the presidency in 2026.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the London tour of duty event, which took place last week on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Hyde Park Crescent, London W2 2QD.
According to Matthias Mpuuga, former Leader of Opposition in the 11th...
Minister Baryomunsi Asks Ugandans to Adopt Technology for Quality Work
The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi has urged Ugandans to embrace the use of better technologies that have emerged to ensure efficiency and accuracy at work.
Minister Baryomunsi was on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 addressing participants in the 28th annual international management conference organized by Makerere University Business School (MUBS) under the theme: Artificial Intelligence and the Knowledge Society: The Future of Business in Africa at Imperial Golf Hotel Entebbe.
According to Baryomunsi, adopting new technology...
