The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), on Monday this week officially launched a five-day training on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Strategy, running from August 18-22, 2025. This high-level training,…
Parliament is expressing serious concerns about the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA)’s reputation following the termination of 82 staff members for inadequate academic qualifications. Members of Parliament (MPs) have since warned that revelations of underqualified staff could severely damage Uganda’s…
Uganda’s economic future is taking flight, and a robust focus on aviation security is strengthening its wings. In a high-level two-day workshop held at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara this week, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) convened Airport Security…
In a critical move to bolster national emergency response capabilities, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in conjunction with the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Maritime Department and the Uganda Red Cross Society, has successfully concluded a series of intensive…
Uganda’s aviation sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first half of 2025, with Entebbe International Airport recording a significant surge in international passenger and cargo traffic. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), this positive trend underscores Uganda’s…
In a move set to boost Uganda’s leading business education institution and strengthen the link between academia and industry, Olive Birungi Lumonya, the Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been appointed Chairperson of the Makerere…
Uganda is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to enhance air connectivity and bolster its thriving tourism sector. A high-level Ugandan delegation, led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, engaged in a…
Uganda’s tourism sector is soaring to new heights, driving a significant surge in passenger traffic at Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and forging groundbreaking international partnerships. At a time when the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is reporting an increase in…
For decades, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), under the leadership of Fred Bamwesigye as the Director General, stood as a symbol of national pride, driving remarkable growth in regional aviation. It spearheaded record passenger numbers, modernised infrastructure, and cemented…
A high-level Trade and Investment Mission from Mombasa, Kenya, comprising representatives from 12 companies, conducted a pivotal visit to key trade facilitation structures at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with the intent to promote intra-East African trade.…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a significant leap in elevating the passenger experience at Entebbe International Airport (EIA) with the official launch of the expanded and relocated Karibuni Lounge. This strategic enhancement, a key component of ongoing…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Uganda Police’s Senior Command and Staff College, Bwebajja, at Entebbe International Airport. The visit was specifically designed to provide members of the Uganda Police Force and…
Ms. Nancy Owino Amuge, the Manager of Finance at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been elected as a member of the Governing Council of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), in a move aimed at…
As global aviation increasingly relies on interconnected digital systems, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever. Recognising this critical vulnerability, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a proactive and significant step by hosting a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop,…
In a move to drive sustainable development and the promotion of clean energy, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is set to bolster the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s (UCAA) transport fleet with six brand-new Kayoola EV Buses. This initiative underscores Uganda’s commitment…