20 March 2025 Uganda Airlines launches direct flights from Entebbe to London, in the UK, the first destination for the national carrier in Europe. Speaking at the launch, Works & Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala revealed that the inaugural flight is set to take off on the 18th May 2025 , a move that comes as the national carrier marks its fifth anniversary. “The new route will promote tourism, boost trade and investment between Uganda and the UK” Katumba stated. The flight from Entebbe airport to Gatwick airport in London marks the 17th destination the crane flies to, third outside Africa and the first in Europe. Speaking at the same event, the Chief Executive Officer Uganda Airlines Jenifer Bamuturaki says the route is a turning point for Uganda airlines. “This route marks the end of our establishment phase and sets us on the course for long term growth and expansion”. Bamuturaki noted. She says that the milestone has been attained after intense planning , preparation and many setbacks , showing gratitude that it has finally come to pass. Speaking at the event, the UK Envoy to Uganda Lisa Cheney says the new development is a strategic bridge between two vibrant economies. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya.
20 March 2025 Mukono Municipal Council lifts the suspension given to the Chinese Contractor of China Communications Construction Company Limited for failure to adhere to the contractual terms. Mukono Municipality had suspended the company’s road construction works on 7 March 2025 following growing concern over the contractor’s dismissal performance underlined by systematic noncompliance with contractual obligations, technical guidelines and environmental and social safeguards standards. In a statement , Mukono Municipality Town Clerk Fred Byabagambi says following suspension , CCCC , submitted a comprehensive response matrix detailing its corrective actions. “Lifting the suspension is tagged to several conditions including removal of three machines from the project site which were not approved by the Inspector of Vehicles and the company’s commitment to implement all the contractual demands for the project period” said Byabagambi. The Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program is a government of Uganda program , supported by the World Bank to meet infrastructural needs of entities in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area. Story by Kiguli Diphas.
20 March 2025 The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi says stopping illicit financial flows in Africa can only be attained by harmonizing legislations. ‘’Accountability must be demanded at all levels, and reforms championed to strengthen state institutions in their mission to safeguard public resources” Ssenyonyi stated . This as he officially closed the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala ,advocating for increased training programs for PAC members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to effectively scrutinise public spending. Ssenyonyi notes that financial crimes deprive African nations of much needed resources , undermining their ability to invest in essential services and national development. He emphasizes that the fight against illicit financial flows is a battle for economic justice, social equity and sustainable progress.
20 March 2025 Uganda Airlines launches direct flights from Entebbe to London, in the UK, the first destination for the national carrier in Europe. Speaking at the launch, Works & Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala revealed that the inaugural flight is set to take off on the 18th May 2025 , a move that comes as the national carrier marks its fifth anniversary. “The new route will promote tourism, boost trade and investment between Uganda and the UK” Katumba stated. The flight from Entebbe airport to Gatwick airport in London marks the 17th destination the crane flies to, third outside Africa and the first in Europe. Speaking at the same event, the Chief Executive Officer Uganda Airlines Jenifer Bamuturaki says the route is a turning point for Uganda airlines. “This route marks the end of our establishment phase and sets us on the course for long term growth and expansion”. Bamuturaki noted. She says that the milestone has been attained after intense planning , preparation and many setbacks , showing gratitude that it has finally come to pass. Speaking at the event, the UK Envoy to Uganda Lisa Cheney says the new development is a strategic bridge between two vibrant economies. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya.
20 March 2025 Mukono Municipal Council lifts the suspension given to the Chinese Contractor of China Communications Construction Company Limited for failure to adhere to the contractual terms. Mukono Municipality had suspended the company’s road construction works on 7 March 2025 following growing concern over the contractor’s dismissal performance underlined by systematic noncompliance with contractual obligations, technical guidelines and environmental and social safeguards standards. In a statement , Mukono Municipality Town Clerk Fred Byabagambi says following suspension , CCCC , submitted a comprehensive response matrix detailing its corrective actions. “Lifting the suspension is tagged to several conditions including removal of three machines from the project site which were not approved by the Inspector of Vehicles and the company’s commitment to implement all the contractual demands for the project period” said Byabagambi. The Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program is a government of Uganda program , supported by the World Bank to meet infrastructural needs of entities in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area. Story by Kiguli Diphas.
20 March 2025 The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi says stopping illicit financial flows in Africa can only be attained by harmonizing legislations. ‘’Accountability must be demanded at all levels, and reforms championed to strengthen state institutions in their mission to safeguard public resources” Ssenyonyi stated . This as he officially closed the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala ,advocating for increased training programs for PAC members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to effectively scrutinise public spending. Ssenyonyi notes that financial crimes deprive African nations of much needed resources , undermining their ability to invest in essential services and national development. He emphasizes that the fight against illicit financial flows is a battle for economic justice, social equity and sustainable progress.
