The article discusses the growth of air transport in Kisoro district, Uganda, highlighting the increase in flights by Aerolink Uganda and BAR aviation due to demand from tourists and business travelers. Local residents, including Roland Kanya and Zachary Bigirimana, express their preference for air travel over road transport for its time efficiency and convenience, despite the higher cost. Catherine Mugo, the Country Manager for Aerolink Uganda, attributes the rise in flights to affordable rates and the attraction of local tourism at Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks. Challenges such as rough patches on the runway and tall trees around the airstrip are mentioned, along with ongoing efforts to expand the Kisoro Airfield to accommodate larger aircraft for tourism and regional trade, as discussed at the Kigezi Investment Summit.

The M23 rebel group has taken control of the Busanza border in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) abandoned their positions. This has led to an increase in Congolese refugees fleeing into Uganda, with hundreds leaving due to recent gunfights and shelling. The refugees' movement has caused the closure of three primary schools in the area to accommodate them. Local authorities are concerned about the ongoing cycle of asylum seekers. The Mayor of Mupaka Town Council and the Kisoro Resident District Commissioner have commented on the impact on local villages and the government's commitment to support the Congolese refugees. The article also mentions the need for humanitarian agencies to assist Kisoro, where a holding camp is set to be downgraded by the end of October 2022.