In a bid to simplify congestions and cargo handling at the port of Mombasa, Uganda plans to construct an inland dock in Mombasa, Mr Omar Kassim, National Chairman Uganda Clearing and Forwarding Agents Association has revealed. In an interview with the daily monitor of Uganda’s leading daily new paper writers, Kassim said that the project [...]
The Ethiopian Airlines (EAL), the country’s flag carrier, said it will resume flight services between capitals of Uganda and Kenya.EAL is a major carrier in Africa, which provides domestic and international air service between Ethiopia and other countries. It has a good safety record and is one of the few profitable African airlines. As of [...]
Environmental Alert has won an international award for spearheading practices for conservation of soil and water that have improved the welfare of communities. The award and $10,000 were given to Environmental Alert after winning the earth category of the World Energy Globe Awards. This follows its initiation of integrated soil and nutrient management. Through the [...]
Uganda motocross team dominated the United Assurance East Africa Challenge motocross held at Garuga taking the top five places in the open class (250cc plus) on Sunday with Frank Verhoestraete (Yamaha 450cc) emerging the winner with 60 points. Pierre Honnorat came second with 51 while Ali Nsubuga was dethroned as the East Africa champion after [...]
Latest Kampala City Mayor Elect Al Hajji Nasser Sebaggala’s plan to initiate a bus transportation system in the city will go ahead as programmed today in spite of protests from Uganda Taxi Operators and Drivers Association. Sebaggala notified jubilant supporters at his victory party at Gaba over the weekend that no one would stop him [...]
Uganda Wildlife Authority which recently opened Bids for the introduction of privately operated launch boats at Murchison falls National park have received four bids from several companies. The companies that submitted both financial and technical bids include Nile River Company Limited, G and C Tours, Paara Safari lodge and Kisenya Holdings Limited. Launch boats are [...]
Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetratable Forest Conservation Trust established in 1994 to support long-term biodiversity conservation of mountain gorillas and the impenetrable forest has benefited over 700 Batwa children in the districts of Kisoro, Kabale and Kanungu. The Trust administrator, Mr Geoz Dutki, says the disadvantaged group of Batwa has gained a lot from affirmative action [...]
E-ticket (Electronic ticket) a paperless electronic document used for ticketing passengers, mainly in the commercial airline industry is develop ing with more Ugandans using the electronic methods to book flights, other than the traditional paper. Almost all-major airlines worldwide now use this method of ticketing. In Uganda, Emirates, Kenya Airways, British Airways and SN Brussels [...]
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