Category: Travel
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The registration period for fiscal year 2021 Diversity Visa program (DV-2021), popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, commence tomorrow – Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019. The registration period will start on October 2nd at 12pm EDT and end on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 12pm EST. 55,000 permanent resident visas (green cards) will be available…
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(Reuters) – Two people appeared to have sustained minor injuries after a United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab Flight 32 heading to Cebu in the Philippines made an emergency landing at an airport in Japan’s western city of Osaka Friday night, Kyodo news agency reported. The Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 737 aircraft from Narita Airport near Tokyo made…
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(Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed fining Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab $3.1 million for a series of safety violations, including actions tied to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency and for interfering with safety officials’ independence. The FAA found hundreds of quality system violations at Boeing’s 737 factory in…
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The much-anticipated expansion and extension works at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto are now in full swing, with recent photos from the site showcasing remarkable progress. Vcon Construction Uganda Limited, owned by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia—the facility’s proprietor—is spearheading the upgrade, which is expected to be completed very soon. The expanded facility will feature a shopping…
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Nairobi National Park’s main gate. (Photo: File/Nairobi National Park) Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is considering new rules that would allow certain groups to enter national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries without paying fees. The plan aims to benefit elderly citizens, young children, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and frontline tourism workers, including guides, drivers, porters, and boat…
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Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. (X/Ibrahim Traoré) Burkina Faso has removed visa fees for all African travellers to ease the movement of people and goods into the country. According to BBC, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the decision following a cabinet meeting chaired by military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré on Thursday. “From now on,…
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Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African nationals, a move it says is designed to strengthen people-to-people ties, boost trade, and advance Pan-African integration. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana confirmed the decision on Thursday after a cabinet meeting chaired by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. “From now on, any…
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Photo of a tourist attraction in Kenya. /THRILLOPHILIA Kenya has earned international acclaim after two of its renowned tourist destinations, Solio Lodge and Giraffe Manor, were named in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Edge List. The list, unveiled on Thursday, September 11, featured attractions from only 15 countries worldwide, with Kenya among just two African…
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Photo collage of Kenyans using their phones and a Kenya Airways winglet and tail. /TECHWEEZ.PINTEREST Kenya Airways has taken a bold step beyond aviation with the launch of KQSafari Data, an innovative roaming solution designed to eliminate one of the biggest frustrations of modern travel: expensive and unreliable mobile data when abroad. Developed in partnership…
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Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, continues to uphold its legacy as one of Africa’s leading airlines. With a strong vision to connect Africa to the world while promoting prosperity across the continent, the airline is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational efficiency. In pursuit of this mission, Kenya…