MP Shamim Malende Arrested Upon Return from Nairobi
Kampala District Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende has been arrested shortly after arriving at Entebbe International Airport from Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi, where she had been receiving medical treatment. Before her arrest, Malende briefly addressed the media, announcing plans for a peaceful countrywide demonstration in solidarity with detained supporters
Entebbe International Airport Registers Over 213,000 Passengers
Entebbe International Airport recorded 213,217 international passengers in June, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Daily Star has learned. The passenger traffic included 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures—an average of 7,107 passengers per day. This marks the second-highest monthly average, following December 2024, which saw a daily average
Entebbe International gets enhanced VIP business lounge
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has launched the new Karibuni Business Lounge at Entebbe International Airport, marking another important milestone in efforts to enhance the passenger experience. The new lounge now offers enhanced facilities, including baby changing rooms, an infant playroom, a designated smoking area,
URA foils Kadama Smuggling Plot, Seizes Phone Screens, Laptops and Smartphones worth Shs 329.3 million
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Enforcement team at Entebbe International Airport recently intercepted a significant consignment of smuggled mobile phone accessories valued at USD 90,000 (Shs 329.3 million). The seized items included 1,172 packets of button phone screens and 22,837 packets of LCD/LED phone screens. With the growing demand for
Fire Erupts at Entebbe International Airport
A fire broke out at Entebbe International Airport on May 1, 2025, according to reliable reports from the Daily Star. The incident was confirmed by Vianney Luggya, Manager of Public Affairs at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). “A minor fire erupted in one of the shops in the waiting
Entebbe Airport Sees Surge in Passenger Traffic
Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 178,383 passengers in March 2025, according to data obtained by Daily Star. The figures were confirmed by Vianney Mpungu Luggya, Public Relations Officer at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Of the total, 83,661 passengers arrived, while 94,722 departed to various destinations around
