Uganda to resume direct flights to Kigali, as tensions ease

Uganda Airlines is all set to restart direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda for the first time since Uganda Airline’s revamp in 2019. The announcement was made by the Foreign Minister of Uganda, Jeje Odongo during the Rwanda-Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) in Kigali. Speaking at the session, Odongo said: “The move seeks to address transport challenges faced by the business community from both countries, boost trade, enhance connectivity and contribute to the strengthening of people-to-people exchanges.” Uganda Airline resumed commercial operations in 2019 and flew to most regional destinations. But due to diplomatic rift between Uganda and Rwanda the airlines