Hosea Katamba The recently concluded Mount Rwenzori Marathon, now in its fifth year, presents a compelling example of what is possible in rebuilding Uganda’s tourism sector after the severe disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The marathon attracted 8,000 runners from more than 42 countries, representing a 33 per cent increase from the 6,000 runners…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has launched a licence renewal exercise for aviation service providers as part of efforts to improve standards and strengthen regulation within the country’s aviation industry. The exercise began with a stakeholder engagement meeting involving members of the licensing committee and industry players. The meeting focused on improving professionalism, safety,…
In the aftermath of the November 2016 massacres in Kasese, several things happened in the life of Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, who commanded the attacks. First, Elwelu maintained a straight face and justified the unreasonable use of force amidst condemnation at home and abroad. Second, President Museveni promoted him from Major General to Lieutenant General,…
