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The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has inked a €2.7 billion contract with Yapı Merkezi, a Turkish firm. The agreement involves the construction of an electrified standard gauge railway stretching 273 kilometers from Malaba, located on the Kenyan border, to Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The Eastern Railway Projec… read more
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Airlines, the national flag carrier of Uganda, has made a significant
change in its flight plans. Initially, the airline had plans to fly to
London-Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world. However, a
recent shift in strategy has led to a change in destination. Now, the
airline has set its sights on London-Gatwi… read more
On
the 14th of October, a significant event took place with the formal
signing of the contract for the ambitious Malaba-Kampala (Eastern Route)
Railway project.
This groundbreaking initiative, estimated at around 3
billion dollars, will cover a distance of 273 kilometres. The key
players in this venture are the Government … read more
Lilly Ajarova, CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has shared her
insights from the first UN Tourism Regional Tourism Forum on Gastronomy
in Zimbabwe, held from July 26-28, in an interview with VoyagesAfriq.
The forum provided critical insights that will shape Uganda’s forthcoming 10-year tourism policy.
“One of the… read more
In a pivotal development poised to significantly enhance regional commerce and economic growth, the Honourable Soipan Tuya, Defence Cabinet Secretary, in collaboration with Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, presided over the ceremonial transfer of the MV Uhuru II to the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) at t… read more
International aviation is one of the most regulated industries in the world. From safety regulations to security protocols to bilateral agreements about traffic rights, every small detail is usually subject to Government scrutiny and approval. Most notably however, even in the globalised economy of the 21st century, the airline industry’s access… read more
Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations.
The events held at the Kempinski Hotel on October 12 and the Great Wall of China on October 13 were strategically desig… read more
At Airtel and MTN Group, two of the largest such firms in Africa, he applied artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help understand the consumer behaviour of 200 million mobile users in 20 countries, and designed ways of driving their consumption of products.
He won awards for his work, but as his career progressed, he felt unfulfilled.… read more
The sun was just beginning to paint the sky with hues of orange
and pink as our safari vehicle departed at 6:30 a.m. from our camp in
Meru Nationa… read more
Although beset by recurrent conflicts, violence that attracts big media coverage, the IGAD region is a prime destination for global travellers. From the breathtaking landscapes of Ethiopian highlands to the mesmerizing wildlife of Kenya and Uganda attract the attention of global tourists. The blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heri… read more
Uganda's Railway Expansion: A €2.7bn Contract with Yapı Merkezi
Uganda Airlines will send it A330 Neo to Gatwick
Uganda’s new tourism policy to embrace gastronomy following UN Tourism Forum insights
MV Uhuru II delivered to Kenya Railways
From nationalism to globalism: The evolution of African airline ownership
Uganda showcases tourism, culture during 62nd Independence celebrations in China
Why AI might be a game-changer for Africa
Tourism thrives on collaboration to accelerate economic growth
