Jambojet resumption of Nairobi-Entebbe flights

Overview

Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet has resumed daily direct flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport. This service marks the airline’s return to the Ugandan market following a hiatus that began in 2019.

Officials noted that the resumption is intended to bolster regional connectivity, supporting business, tourism, and trade. Uganda’s Minister of State for Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, stated the move reflects confidence in the nation’s aviation sector. The return coincides with high passenger traffic at Entebbe International Airport, which reported approximately 2.49 million international passengers in 2025.

Entities

Jambojet · Fred Byamukama · Entebbe International Airport · Karanja Ndegwa · Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Timeline

1 day ago

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Jambojet resumes Nairobi-Entebbe flights to boost regional connectivity
Kenyan airline Jambojet has resumed daily low-cost flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, citing strong regional demand and growing passenger traffic in Uganda's aviation sector.
5 days ago

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Jambojet resumes daily Nairobi-Entebbe flights after six-year hiatus
Jambojet has resumed daily direct flights between Nairobi and Entebbe after a six-year hiatus, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between Kenya and Uganda.

Sources

businesstoday.co.ke · eastnews.co.ug · observer.ug · ugandaupdatenews.com · ugbulletin.co.ug