Uganda Airlines has signed its first aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering eight new planes as part of plans to expand its regional and international operations. The national carrier will acquire four Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to increase capacity, modernise its fleet and meet rising …
Read More »Danish Photojournalist aArrested in Uganda Amid Growing Press Freedom Concerns
Danish photojournalist Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Uganda, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, just days after the country’s army chief ordered the suspension of operations at the leading independent media group. Thymann, an internationally recognised photographer known for his environmental and climate reporting, was taken into custody on Monday over …
Read More »Military Shuts Down Major Ugandan Media Houses
Uganda’s media landscape faced renewed pressure on Sunday after the country’s military reportedly shut down several Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda outlets following a directive issued by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The operation affected NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, with armed security officers reportedly …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye