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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) jet ranger helicopter has crashed in Entebbe, near Lido beach killing one pilot. The UPDF spokesperson Brig-Gen Flavia Byekwaso said in a tweet that the light blue helicopter was being piloted by two cadet trainees on a mutual training …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have arrested a polling assistant in Entebbe municipality over allegations of vote rigging in the residual elections. Last month, the Electoral Commission cancelled the elections for the directly elected councilor for Bugonga, Kakeeka Nakasamba and Kitasa villages due to misallocation of symbols. The …

Arrives  9.30am #Airbus #A330neo unbeatable economics excellent range versatility superior comfort Toulouse, France | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The second new Uganda Airlines plane, another Airbus A330neo, has just taken off on an 11-hour journey from Southern France, heading to Entebbe Airport. It is fully loaded with medical supplies, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LC chairman of Katabi-Kitubulu village in Entebbe, Eric Kyeyune has been shot dead this morning in Entebbe during a combined NRM-DP protest against alleged vote rigging. The deceased allegedly shot by soldiers has also been the National Resistance Movement -NRM chairperson of the area …

  The Airbus has arrived a little too early for an airline that has effectively been active for a few months COMMENT |  DEREK NSEKO  |  Air transport is an economic enabler. It has the potential to boost the economy by facilitating trade, business and social connectivity. The aviation industry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has cancelled his presidential campaigns in Entebbe municipality to attend National Thanksgiving Prayers at State House. The prayers are held annually by the Inter-Religious Council. According to the Electoral Commission’s campaign schedule, Museveni was expected to hold campaign meetings in Kisoro on …

    Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Free Zone Authority (UFZA) has today handed over a five acre piece of land to National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), to embark on the initial phase of construction of a first …

Uganda airlines ready to resume regional flights Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nine airlines are all set to resume business as soon as Uganda’s main airport at Entebbe resumes. These are Uganda Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Airlines. The Uganda …

 Lake Victoria RECORDS 12/05/1964  13.41m 19/05/2020  13.49m Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has described Uganda as the best country in the world, narrating the marvel that Lake Victoria is, in his latest missive. “Uganda is the best country in the World. I always marvel at some …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi leaders in Entebbe have started enforcing COVID-19 guidelines for taxis that ply Kampala-Entebbe road. The Ministry of Works and Transport on Monday warned it would shut down public transport again because of non-compliance with Covid-19 guidelines. Minister Katumba Wamala said that public commuter …