Jambojet, East Africa’s leading low-cost carrier, has resumed operations on the Nairobi-Entebbe route, with flights scheduled to start on 1st October 2026. The return to Uganda reinforces Jambojet’s regional growth with the route expected to strengthen connectivity between Kenya and Uganda, while supporting increased business travel, tourism and cross-border trade.
Jambojet CEO and Managing Director, Mr Karanja Ndegwa, said the resumption reflects the airline’s ambition to make air travel more accessible. “Our return to Uganda is a strategic step forward in our mission to strengthen regional connectivity,” Mr Ndegwa said. “We see significant opportunities to support business, tourism and trade between Kenya and Uganda while providing travellers with affordable, reliable and convenient flying experience.”
Jambojet entered the Ugandan market in 2018 as part of its regional expansion strategy. Its regional operations were subsequently affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting the airline to focus on strengthening its domestic network in Kenya.
One-way fares will start from approximately Ksh22,950. In addition to passenger services, Jambojet will introduce cargo and parcel services on the route, providing additional capacity to support the movement of goods between Uganda and Kenya and contribute to growing regional trade. “The route is therefore positioned as more than a passenger connection; it will serve as an important link between two of East Africa’s major economies, supporting the movement of people, goods and tourism traffic across the region,” he said.
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The Nairobi-Entebbe air corridor continues to experience strong recovery and demand, with an estimated 300,000 passengers projected to travel between Kenya and Uganda in 2026. Jambojet’s daily service will provide greater choice and flexibility for travellers between the two countries while also creating convenient onward connections for Ugandan passengers seeking to explore Kenya’s popular coastal destinations, including Mombasa, Diani, Malindi and Lamu.
Ahead of the October launch, Jambojet, in partnership with The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA), hosted a stakeholder engagement breakfast at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, bringing together representatives from government, travel, trade, tourism, corporate organisations and the media. The engagement provided an opportunity for Jambojet to formally share its plans for the Ugandan market while engaging key stakeholders on opportunities for collaboration around the restored Nairobi-Entebbe connection.
“We are delighted to welcome Jambojet back to Uganda. The resumption of this service comes at an opportune time, as we continue to strengthen travel, trade and tourism opportunities across the region. We look forward to working closely with Jambojet to promote the route and create more opportunities for travellers to discover and connect with both destinations,” said Ms Pearl Hoareau Kakooza, Vice Chairperson, TUGATA and Chairperson Uganda Tourism Board.
Jambojet’s return to Uganda comes at a significant period of growth for the airline. In April 2026, the airline expanded its active fleet to 11 aircraft, strengthening its capacity to serve its growing network and also celebrated its 10 millionth passenger.
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