Entebbe- Mombasa flight will enhance connectivity and boost tourism trade.

Uganda Airlines landing at Entebbe airport image (file)

BY PETER KOMBE

The Republic of Uganda will on Monday 11 launch direct flight from Entebbe to Mombasa Uganda, the Ugandan ambassador to Kenya Katureebe Tayebwa has confirmed.

The flight is expected to touch down at Moi International Airport at 1 pm on Monday 11.

Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Thursday the consul said the launch of the airline will not only ensure connectivity but also boost trade.

“Uganda is joining other countries in coloring our air pace the airline will touch down at Moi International Airport on Monday 11 at 1 pm,” the ambassador said.

He further says it will facilitate tourism industry between the two countries.

He said "To begin with the airline is slated to fly three trips every week."

The consul noted that previously there has been no direct flights to Entebbe.

“I want to thank our leaders who have made it easy. For the first few months we shall have promotion rates to our expected users,” he noted.

According to the ambassador the airline will give an opportunity to Uganda students to fly in and out of the country with ease.

Lenny Malasi Uganda airlines Kenya sales manager says the two countries have had close trade ties.

He says following the launch of direct flight from Entebbe to Nairobi two months ago there has been a hike in the tourism industry.

“We have flights in Nairobi, Juba, Mogadishu, Dar es Salaam, Bujumbura, Kilimanjaro and now Mombasa,”

He pointed that Uganda has chosen Mombasa as their destination of choice due to its strategic location.

Uganda airlines is a flagship carrier of Uganda based at Entebbe international airport. 

It is fully owned by government and managed by Uganda Development Corporation with shares to be subsequently offered to the private sector.