Tourism stakeholders welcome Uganda Airlines’ new Kigali, Accra routes

What the report says

Tourism stakeholders in Uganda have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ plan to begin direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, with the new services expected to start in October, according to The Independent Uganda. The article says the routes are being presented as part of the carrier’s wider growth strategy and would raise its African network to 16 destinations.

The added links are expected to improve regional connectivity and could help increase visitor arrivals, trade and investment, while reinforcing Entebbe International Airport’s role as a transit point for travel across East and West Africa. The report attributes these views to tourism industry figures who see stronger air access as an important part of building Uganda’s profile as a destination.

Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director James Musinguzi said the development creates a major opportunity for the tourism sector because easier air access should make it simpler for more travelers to reach the country’s wildlife and natural attractions. He also said UWA is preparing for possible growth in visitor numbers by expanding and diversifying tourism products and services.

More broadly, the article suggests the routes could support leisure travel, business tourism, conferences and investment, while fitting into wider efforts to strengthen regional integration. The story did not provide ticketing details or specific passenger forecasts.