A Rare Standard of Professionalism at Entebbe Airport
After forgetting his mobile phone in a security tray at the luggage scanner of Entebbe International Airport, I experienced an unexpected act of professionalism when an Aviation Security officer went out of his way to return it. Dr Sam Akaki Reading about the entrenched inefficiency and corruption that pervades both […]
Minister Byamukama inaugurates the National State Safety Programme Coordination Group
The Minister of State for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, inaugurated the National State Safety Programme Coordination Group (NSSPCG) on March 12, 2024 at Protea Hotel, Kampala, in compliance with the safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Minister urged the NSSPCG to embrace data driven decision making, […]
Entebbe International Airport hosts Inaugural Safety Week
Entebbe International Airport held its first Safety Week starting November 11 to 15, 2024, with an opening address by the Director General of UCAA. He emphasized the collective responsibility of maintaining aviation safety and the need for a sustained, positive safety culture among all airport stakeholders. During the event, the […]
UCAA holds Supplier’s Workshop
UCAA held its Annual Suppliers Workshop at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe, on November 11, 2024. The event was led by the Procurement and Disposal Unit under the theme: “Collaboration and Partnerships for Sustainable Procurement.” The workshop aimed to educate suppliers on the new requirements in procurement law to ensure […]
UCAA Engages Stakeholders on the State of Uganda’s Aviation Industry
On January 21, 2025, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) hosted a Stakeholders’ Breakfast in Kampala, providing industry players with an update on the current state of Uganda’s aviation industry. The event was graced by the Minister of Transport, Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala. Key Highlights 🔹 Regulatory & Service Provision […]
Gen Katumba Wamala commissions new fire fighting trucks at Entebbe Airport
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala has commissioned two state of the art fire fighting trucks at Entebbe International Airport. Speaking during the function, Gen Katumba said with the country having successfully gone through two back to back international safety and security audits but is also is […]
Uganda eyes expanded air routes after successful ICAN 2024 negotiations
What you need to know: Uganda has concluded its participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN) 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with high hopes of securing landing rights in more countries. The Ugandan delegation, led by Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General of […]
Uganda’s aviation community rallies behind menstrual health initiative
What you need to know: The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the Uganda Aeronautical Information Service Officers Association (UGAISOA) have joined forces to support menstrual health education and provide sanitary pads to girls in Namayingo and Budondo, Jinja District. This initiative was sparked by a heartbreaking story of girls […]
CAR PARKING RATES AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024
October 21, 2024 NEW CAR PARKING CHARGES AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT In a bid to enhance ongoing efforts for investment in upgrading facilities for a better passenger experience, revised car parking rates are scheduled to be implemented at Entebbe International Airport starting on November 1, 2024. The current rates have […]
UCAA PASSES OUT 72 ARFFS PERSONNEL TRAINED IN DRIVING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MODERN FIRE TRUCKS
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) passed out 72 Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighter staff who undertook a two-week course in driving, operations and maintenance of the 2 new state of the art major foam tenders, on Friday, October 11, 2024. The trainees underwent a comprehensive training that equipped them […]
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