Uganda Airlines has announced its first-ever order with Boeing, securing eight new aircraft to significantly expand its regional and international flight network. This strategic move aims to bolster Entebbe's position as a key aviation hub.

• Uganda Airlines ordered four 737-8 MAX and four 787-9 Dreamliners.
• The order was announced by Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ato Girma Wake.
• The new aircraft are expected to be 20-25% more fuel-efficient than older models.

Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Canada were the top destinations for Kenyan visa applications in the first half of 2026, indicating a significant rebound in international travel.

• Visa application volumes from Kenya increased by a substantial 20 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
• The visa processing company VFS Global reported this trend, driven by demand for tourism, business, and family visits.
• VFS Global urged applicants to use only official channels and cautioned against intermediaries promising faster approvals, emphasizing strengthened security measures like OTP-based booking.

Lufthansa has refunded a Kenyan passenger, Mathews Keinamma, Sh63,798 after he was denied boarding on a flight to Canada. The incident involved a ticket booked through Expertriate Travel Agency.

• The airline initially retained Sh63,798 of the ticket's value (Sh424,830) after denying boarding.
• The case was brought before the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
• Mr. Keinamma was denied boarding despite allegedly possessing all necessary travel documents, including his passport and visa.