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  Earlier this month, SafeBoda launched its car-hailing service as part of the company’s strategy to diversify its business to suit changing customer needs. Dubbed ‘SafeCar’ the car-hailing service will supplement the company’s popular boda boda services as well as cash services. Speaking at the launch in Kampala on Thursday, September 8, 2022, SafeBoda officials said the company is bringing its expertise in the Boda industry to revolutionize the car and taxi industry in both Uganda and Nigeria. SafeBoda staff during the recent launch of their new SafeCar service. PHOTO/COURTESY SafeBoda management believes that the future of urban transportation is about community, supporting drivers to make more money, enhancing their welfare and giving customers a convenient world-class cashless experience. “We are very excited to launch SafeCar in our Super App with a safer, more convenient solution than what is offered in the market. We have talked to drivers and passengers,...

 A team from Kenya that includes tourism trade operators and media that have been in Uganda for a seven-day familiarization trip to seek business support and partnership with their counterparts in Uganda have concluded their visit to the country. The week-long visit was aimed at boosting cross-border tourism and focused on building linkages that will encourage tourists from Kenya to explore the adventure, leisure, business, and cultural attractions that Uganda has to offer. Lilly Ajarova the CEO of Uganda Tourism Board speaking at the event. The trade team visited the Namugongo Martyrs shrine and museum, the Ndere centre cultural experience, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Forest National Park, and the nightlife experiences across the country. At the debrief meeting with trade teams at Imperial Royale hotel, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Lilly Ajarova, explained that Uganda was working with Kenya tourism stakeholders to grow the tour...