Kampi’s journey as a firefighter for nine years
By Eve Muganga Historically, firefighting has been a predominantly male dominated profession throughout the world. However, since the 1970s, women have made broken barriers in both professional and volunteer fire departments across the world. In modern times, women have served in a various fire service roles such as fire chiefs, […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Aerial survey and mapping for acquisition of electronic terrain and obstacle data (eTOD) for Entebbe has commenced
This is to inform the general public that effective April 7, 2020, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority will conduct an Aerial Photography and Mapping Survey in an area of 65 kilometres (approximately 13,280 square kilometres) in the vicinity of Entebbe International Airport aimed at acquiring electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD). […]
Global Aviation Body Gives CAA Security Performance Nod Of Approval
Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has received commendation from the global aviation body which has praised the former’s security. Following an outstanding performance in the Universal Security Audit Programme — Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in 2017, Uganda has received an ICAO Council […]
Uganda wins international aviation award in air safety
By John Masaba Added 25th September 2019 04:40 PM Uganda scored 81.8% in the audit which was conducted in 2017. This was way above the global average of 73% and the African and Indian Ocean (APII) states average of 58% according to ICAO. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General David […]
Uganda Wins Global Award for Strengthening Aviation Security
https://www.softpower.ug/uganda-wins-global-award-for-strengthening-aviation-security/
ICAO 6th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week and 31st AFCAC Plenary
The 6th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week events, hosted by the Republic of ​Uganda under the auspices of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority at Speke Resort Munyonyo, will bring together Directors General of Civil Aviation Authorities, aviation safety and security representatives, experts of AFI Region Member States, and […]
An all-female affair at Entebbe Control Tower on Women’s Day
CAA Air Traffic Controllers, Gloria Namazzi (left) and Abeko Miriam (right) communicate to Pilots in the Control Tower on Women’s day. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Entebbe International Airport’s Control Tower, Approach Radar and Area Control Center are to be manned by an all-female air traffic controller’s team on […]
Aviation experts skilled in Aviation Safety Management
The CAA Manager Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance, Mr. David Matovu (Third left, middle row) with aviation experts who undertook the training at Hotel Africana, Kampala. Heightened safety awareness and skills will be crucial in the management of Safety management systems for all Aviation operational staff, the CAA Manager […]
Visibility key in tourism promotion- Hon. St. Alain Ange
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Monica A. Ntege (center) with CAA Board, Management and stakeholders at the breakfast engagement. Hon. St. Alain Ange, the keynote speaker at CAA’s Stakeholders engagement breakfast held at Kampala Serena Hotel on December 6, 2018 emphasized the importance of positive visibility in promoting […]
CAA commissions high tech X-ray machines to boost Airport security
CAA Managing Director, Dr. David Kakuba (fourth left) commissions the machines at Entebbe International Airport. Looking on is Ag. Director Airports and Aviation Security, Eng. Ayub Sooma (centre) , Mrs. Mary Odido and Airport staff. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)’s commitment towards improving the security and safety of passengers and other […]