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Shakila Rahim Lamar retweeted
Yesterday, I had the honour of welcoming Rt. Hon. @ObothOboth, Speaker of the 12th @Parliament_Ug, together with his delegation upon their arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport ahead of the 10th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC). I wish the Speaker and the entire Ugandan delegation productive engagements as they join fellow parliamentary leaders from across the Commonwealth to exchange ideas and strengthen democratic institutions.
This afternoon, Rt. Hon. @ObothOboth, Speaker @Parliament_Ug safely arrived in Johannesburg 🇿🇦 for his first official visit outside Uganda since assuming office. The Speaker and his delegation were graciously received by H.E. @AmoruPaul, Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, accompanied by officials from @UgEmbassySA ahead of the 10th #CSPOC, which officially kicks off tomorrow.
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Good morning from Entebbe! 🌅✈️ The weekend is calling… Where are you flying off to? 🥰 Book now: ugandairlines.com #FlytheCrane #Weekend
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congratulations to @UG_Airlines on signing your agreement with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircrafts, including passenger and cargo planes.
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✈️ Congratulations to @UG_Airlines on signing an agreement with @Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft. The deal includes 8 passenger aircraft and 2 cargo freighters, helping the airline increase capacity and support its growth plans.
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The signing ceremony, held at the State House and witnessed by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, senior government officials, US Embassy officials, members of the Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines, and representatives of Boeing. #FlytheCrane
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Uganda – @Boeing Commitment to Expand Fleet and Strengthen Global Connectivity. @BoeingAirplanes #FlytheCrane #Boeing
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President @KagutaMuseveni today witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between @UG_Airlines and @Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft, a major step in expanding Uganda’s aviation capacity and global connectivity. The fleet expansion, which includes passenger and cargo aircraft, will strengthen trade, tourism, and investment, and position Uganda as a key regional aviation hub.
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Today’s Office! Handover & Takeover of Office @MoWT_Uganda . Seeing off @GenWamala , @HonEchweru and receiving the New Hon. Minister @MoWT_Uganda Hon. Fred Byamukama @HonByamukama , Hon. Siraji Ali [State minister - Works] & Julius Maganda Wandera [State Minister-Transport]
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More space. Better service. Comfort. Your journey, elevated. That’s Business Class. 🥂 ✈️ Book now: ugandairlines.com #FlyTheCrane #BusinessClass #TravelInStyle
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May God remove every wrong person from your life. Not gradually. Now. Every hidden viper. Every smiling betrayer. Every Judas wearing the face of friendship. May the fire of God expose them — in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen #ABlessedWeekAhead
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🕕At 40, life stops being gentle. Here's what nobody tells you: 1. Stay silent. Not everything needs to be said. Words lose power when wasted. Peace is chosen — not explained. 2. If someone's smarter than you, work with them. Competition is ego. Cooperation is intelligence. 3. The family you build matters more than the one you came from. Build forward. 4. Your job doesn't love you. It pays you to survive — not to dream. Never confuse income with purpose. 5. Free yourself from society's advice. Most people are lost — following the lost. 6. One real friend who celebrates your wins beats a room full of jealous acquaintances. 7. Blaming your parents keeps you weak. Taking responsibility sets you free. 8. Stop waiting for the right time. Waiting is how dreams die quietly. 9. No one is coming to save you. Your life is entirely your responsibility. 10. Your circle should talk about growth, money, discipline, and building. Everything else is noise. 11. You don't need another self-help book. You need action. You need discipline. Adulthood begins the moment you stop expecting rescue — and start building. Silently. Patiently. Relentlessly. #Copied
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Shakila Rahim Lamar retweeted
Kisanja No Sleep in every sense✍🏾
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Eko for show!! Discover #Lagos, Nigeria’s economic engine and cultural powerhouse! 🇳🇬 🔹Home to Nollywood, Africa’s largest film industry. 🔹Africa’s biggest tech & startup ecosystem. 🔹Stunning beaches, vibrant markets & nightlife. 🔹Cutting-edge fashion, art, and rich cultural heritage. Book today: ugandairlines.com #FlyTheCrane
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This week, I had the privilege of representing AFRAA before Kenya's National Parliament Finance Committee on the Finance Bill 2026. The message was clear: the Finance Bill 2026, as it stands, puts African aviation at risk. Together with International Air Transport Association (@IATA) and the Kenya Association of Air Operators (Kenya Association of Air Operators (@KenyaOperators)), we made a joint submission calling for the reversal of provisions that strip away long-standing tax exemptions for the aviation sector. Specifically, we pushed hard for the reinstatement of: ✈️ VAT exemptions on aircraft, spare parts, and navigational instruments ✈️ Import Declaration Fee and Railway Development Levy exemptions on aviation goods — currently piling on an additional 4.5% to import costs Why does this matter? Because the numbers tell a powerful story. Kenya's aviation sector contributes $3.3 billion to GDP and supports 460,000 jobs. It is the backbone of tourism, medical evacuation, humanitarian operations, and trade across East Africa. And yet, under these proposed changes, Kenya would become the only country in the region imposing 16% VAT on aircraft leasing and maintenance — actively pushing MRO business and investment elsewhere. We've already seen 74 aircraft deregistered as a direct consequence. That is not a statistic. Those are jobs, connections, and opportunities lost. The opportunity cost is just as stark. Reinstating these exemptions could: 🔹 Grow aviation revenue from $3.3B to $6.5B 🔹 Create over 300,000 additional jobs 🔹 Boost tourism receipts from KES 500B to KES 1.2T by 2030 🔹 Unlock $220M in fleet modernisation investment African aviation deserves a policy environment that fuels growth, not one that grounds it. #AfricanAviation #AFRAA #FinanceBill2026 #AviationAdvocacy #Kenya #IATA #KAAO #MRO #AviationPolicy
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Journey to the Pearl today. The source of the great River Nile; the longest river in the World! 🥰✈️🇺🇬 Book now: ugandairlines.com #FlytheCrane #RiverNile #ExploreUganda
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#URCargo Enjoy the best solutions for your freight, delivered safely, reliably, and affordably.✈️📦 For more about Uganda Airlines Cargo, Visit ur-cargo.com #FlytheCrane
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As we go about celebrating Eid and sharing lusaniyas, don't forget #FightEbola26 #StaySafeUG We have been here before and we shall never forget. Do the right things and avoid trouble even in your private spaces
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See here full list of appointees to Cabinet.
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The New Minister of Public Service! Congratulations Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala! Thank you for your astute service @MoWT_Uganda !
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RT @UG_Airlines: Embark on a memorable journey with us. ✈️ Discover your favourite African destinations and immerse yourself in the magic o…
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