The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has highlighted its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency in the aviation sector through electric vehicles, cleaner aviation fuels and modern air navigation technology. The authority presented the initiatives during the third Chief Executive Officers’ (CEOs’) Breakfast Meeting and High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, Sustainable Development Goals…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has raised concern over government ministries, departments and agencies owing it more than Shs166 billion, saying the accumulated debt is affecting the implementation of key developments at Entebbe International Airport. UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye disclosed the figures on Thursday when he and other officials appeared before Parliament’s Physical…
Members of the Rotary Club of Kampala North have visited the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Entebbe International Airport as part of the club’s vocational service programme aimed at exposing members to different professions and sectors. The visit took place on September 17 and gave the rotarians an opportunity to learn more about Uganda’s…
Entebbe International Airport handled 169,706 international passengers in August 2026, according to the latest traffic figures from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This included 88,270 arrivals and 81,436 departures, working out to an average of about 5,474 travellers a day. UCAA said in a statement that the figure marks a rise from July 2026,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has defended its decision to acquire a specialised firefighting truck at a cost of more than Shs5 billion, saying the vehicle is essential for maintaining safety and security at the country’s airports. UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye told MPs that the vehicle should not be compared with an ordinary…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has defended delays in the completion and commissioning of some infrastructure projects at Entebbe Airport, saying unforeseen circumstances affected the delivery of key equipment. The explanation followed concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended June 2025. The issues were discussed during an inspection and…
Parliament has directed the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the academic credentials of its top management team to enable legislators verify whether senior officials were recruited in accordance with the law. The directive followed concerns raised by MPs on the committee on Physical Infrastructure after UCAA disclosed that dozens of employees had been dismissed…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has launched a licence renewal exercise for aviation service providers as part of efforts to improve standards and strengthen regulation within the country’s aviation industry. The exercise began with a stakeholder engagement meeting involving members of the licensing committee and industry players. The meeting focused on improving professionalism, safety,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has announced that it is fully prepared to receive international guests expected to attend the presidential swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12. Speaking to journalists, the Director General of UCAA, Fred Bamwesigye, said Uganda expects about 65 foreign delegations for the event, with 32 already confirming their attendance. “With…
The Industrial Court has awarded Shs 25.9 million in general damages to Arnold Olweny Bonaventure, a former security guard at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), after finding that his dismissal was unlawful and unfair. The court ruled that UCAA failed to accord Olweny a fair hearing and could not properly justify the reasons for…
In an unprecedented move, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has “profoundly” apologised to its former managing director, Dr Rama Makuza, over the manner in which it terminated his contract in 2017. In a statement in The New Vision of November 20, 2025, UCAA wrote that it “acknowledges the distress and inconvenience Dr Makuza experienced…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has fired or transferred 82 employees with questionable educational qualifications, following a presidential directive, the authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye has told MPs. Bamwesigye, who led UCAA officials to the House Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to answer queries in the Auditor General’s Report for the…
