Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Physical Infrastructure has directed the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the academic credentials of 13 senior managers for verification, following the dismissal of 89 staff over forgery. The directive was issued during a meeting of the committee chaired by …
Read More »Arua Airfield landowners demand speedy valuation and compensation
Arua, Uganda | URN | Residents of three villages affected by the planned expansion of Arua Airfield are calling for a swift and transparent land valuation process, saying they have waited years for compensation after voluntarily offering their land for the project. The Project Affected Persons (PAPs) say they remain …
Read More »Uganda’s Kabalega Airport 98% complete
Kabaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda expects to receive the completed first phase of Kabalega International Airport by the end of July, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambitious aviation infrastructure programme. Speaking at the 53rd Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Board Air Services Licensing Committee meeting …
Read More »UCAA Director General calls for fair competition as Africa aviation regulators meet in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye has called for stronger competition frameworks in Africa’s aviation sector, warning that liberalized airspace without proper regulation risks undermining fairness and consumer protection. Opening a three-day continental workshop on competition regulations in air transport at Speke Resort …
Read More »Uganda’s aviation boom
Uganda’s aviation sector eyes tripling passenger capacity, 300+ million liters of sustainable fuel potential, and 64 global air service pacts to propel economic ascent by 2030 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s aviation industry is charting an ambitious growth path, underpinned by major infrastructure upgrades, strategic international partnerships, and …
Read More »Civil Aviation Authority fires, transfers 82 over ‘wanting’ qualifications
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has fired or transferred 82 employees with questionable educational qualifications, following a Presidential directive, 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) …
Read More »Entebbe International Airport up 4.3% in passenger arrivals and 7.6% in departures
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport continued its post-COVID recovery, with the facility seeing a 6% increase in international passengers (1,133,366) handled during the first half of 2025 compared to 1,069,224 passengers in the same period of January to June 2024. There was a near-similar jump in cargo traffic …
Read More »Public bashes new Entebbe airport business lounge, Aviation Authority to make changes
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) plans to make alterations to, especially, the interior of the newly commissioned business lounge at Entebbe International Airport. The new Karibuni Business Lounge unveiled Thursday has a number of amenities aimed at making it comfortable for the passenger, …
Read More »Team assembled to fight bird strikes at Entebbe
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management is finally in place to spearhead the fight against bird hazards at Entebbe International Airport and other aerodromes. The committee, a brainchild of the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is …
Read More »UCAA prepares to deal with congestion at Airport as pilgrims head to Mecca
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In preparation for an expected surge in passengers due to this month’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) will provide special access stickers to the Entebbe airport parking, and has encouraged travelers to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure …
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