Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The US Embassy in Kampala has reportedly embarked on probing the circumstances under which its citizen Eric Nkusi died in Entebbe police cells. Nkusi died in Entebbe police cells after being arrested for illegally staying in Uganda. Nkusi, who also had roots in Burundi, …
Read More »Kabunga and Kitamirike win Stanbic Match Play Challenge at Entebbe Club
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Entebbe Club members Charles Kabunga and Steven Kitamirike have claimed the second edition of the Stanbic MatchPlay final at Entebbe Club on Saturday. The playing duo beat their opponents, Henry Nsubuga and Picole Lukyamuzi on hole 17 with a score of 3 and 1 …
Read More »Entebbe International Airport up 4.3% in passenger arrivals and 7.6% in departures
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport continued its post-COVID recovery, with the facility seeing a 6% increase in international passengers (1,133,366) handled during the first half of 2025 compared to 1,069,224 passengers in the same period of January to June 2024. There was a near-similar jump in cargo traffic …
Read More »Police offer Shs 50M reward for clues to suspect in Entebbe couple murder
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have released a 40-second audio recording believed to feature the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of an elderly couple in Lugonjo-Nakiwogo, Entebbe Municipality. The double homicide occurred earlier this month, just hours after the victims had hosted a celebratory party with friends …
Read More »Two arrested to assist in Entebbe couple murder investigation
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Entebbe have arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of David Mutaaga and Deborah Florence Mutaaga, a couple recently returned from abroad. The Mutaagas, who had lived in Zurich, Switzerland for over 30 years, were found brutally murdered at their …
Read More »Police probe murder of couple just returned from Europe
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Entebbe Division have launched a manhunt for unknown assailants behind the brutal murder of a couple in Lugonjo Nakiwogo Cell, Entebbe Municipality. The victims have been identified as David Mutaaga – Nabeeta, 69, and his wife, Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62. The two …
Read More »Public bashes new Entebbe airport business lounge, Aviation Authority to make changes
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) plans to make alterations to, especially, the interior of the newly commissioned business lounge at Entebbe International Airport. The new Karibuni Business Lounge unveiled Thursday has a number of amenities aimed at making it comfortable for the passenger, …
Read More »Uganda imports Chinese hybrid goats to boost livestock industry
ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | Nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as the East African country seeks to boost its goat meat production and livestock industry. The goats — three males and six females — landed at Entebbe International Airport on Monday …
Read More »Team assembled to fight bird strikes at Entebbe
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management is finally in place to spearhead the fight against bird hazards at Entebbe International Airport and other aerodromes. The committee, a brainchild of the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is …
Read More »UCAA prepares to deal with congestion at Airport as pilgrims head to Mecca
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In preparation for an expected surge in passengers due to this month’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) will provide special access stickers to the Entebbe airport parking, and has encouraged travelers to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure …
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