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    Uganda Airlines Grounds Two Long-Haul Jets, Affecting London and Mumbai Flights as Dubai Service Continues

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryTransport & LogisticsFebruary 20, 2026February 24, 2026

    Uganda Airlines has announced temporary flight disruptions after grounding two of its long-haul aircraft for unscheduled maintenance, affecting its London and Mumbai routes. In a statement dated February 20, the…

    A visual comparison of Nyakyisharara’s proposed 5.5-kilometre runways against Uganda’s existing airports and some of the world’s longest. If built as outlined in the President’s letter, Mbarara’s new airport would surpass Entebbe and Hoima, and rival elite high-altitude giants in China, raising questions about scale and necessity.

    Proposed 5.5km Runways at Nyakyisharara in Mbarara Would Rank Among the Longest in the World

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

    A February 11 letter from President Museveni to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja raises debatable questions about the mega international airport at Nyakyisharara government aerodrome near Mbarara, which, if implemented, will…

    Emirates Deploys Next-Generation A350 to Entebbe, Expanding Premium Economy Reach to Uganda

    Muhereza KyamuteteraGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

    Emirates Airlines will introduce its Airbus A350 aircraft on the Dubai–Entebbe route beginning March 29, marking the first time the aircraft type will operate scheduled services to Uganda. The deployment…

    Uganda Airlines Sets 60-Year Age Limit in Search for New CEO

    Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026

    Uganda Airlines has formally launched the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), setting a maximum age limit of 60 years as part of the eligibility criteria,  The search…

    Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki, and the reckoning of 2025

    Paul MurungiEast AfricaThe Big StoryDecember 15, 2025March 3, 2026

    When veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda posted a video of weary passengers stranded at Entebbe International Airport, his words cut deeper than the images themselves. “The tragedy happening at Uganda Airlines…

    How CAA Ignored Auditor General’s Recruitment Red Flags for Two Years—Until Museveni Intervened

    Paul MurungiPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025

    For over two years, Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) ignored major red flags from the Auditor General about irregular recruitment—an oversight that has now spiraled into a national scandal, culminating…

    Ugandans Bash UCAA over “Tasteless” VIP Lounge at Entebbe Airport

    CEO ReporterPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025

    In pictures, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) had promised a grand plan and a blend of class for a VIP Lounge that truly speaks to the beauty that Uganda is….

    Audit Exposes Financial Strains at Fred Bamwesigye’s Civil Aviation Authority: UGX 723 Billion Debt, Amidst Revenue Shortfalls, Procurement Gaps, and Stalled Projects

    CEO East Africa MagazinePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

    The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), under the leadership of Director General Fred Bamwesigye, is facing mounting financial and operational challenges, as revealed by the Auditor General’s report for the…

    Knight Frank explains why wealthy tenants are leaving Nakasero, Kololo prime suburbs 

    Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsDestinations & HotelsEast AfricaExecutive ProfilesGlobal NewsLifestyleNews & AnalysisReal Estate & ConstructionThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025
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    Strong Post-COVID Performance Signals a Bright Future for Uganda’s Aviation Sector— UCAA’s Fred Bamwesigye

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

    With passenger numbers exceeding pre-pandemic levels, record-breaking cargo volumes, ambitious infrastructure upgrades, and a growing network of regional and international connections, Uganda’s aviation industry is soaring to new heights, promising…

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