The Management of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has hosted Members of Parliament from the Public Accounts Committee – Committee of Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) who inspected the upgraded facilities and services at Entebbe International Airport.
The Committtee led by Muwada Nkunyingi toured the renovated departure and arrival facilities at the main terminal building, the new terminal building (extension), cargo centre, electrical centre, fire station, and business class lounge, among others.
UCAA’s Acting Director General, Olive Birungi Lumonya, listed the major milestones recorded by the authoity which included among others the development of a 15-year Air Navigation Plan 2025-2040 and securing a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council for the period 2025-2028, “which is a significant achievement and recognition of Uganda’s contribution to international civil aviation.”
Lumonya said the aviation subsector has demonstrated considerable resilience in the face of a number of external shocks, including Middle East Airspace flight disruptions.
“For instance, Entebbe International Airport recorded 2.48 million international passengers in 2025, compared to 2.24 million in 2024, representing growth of approximately 11 per cent. This growth was supported by increased airline connectivity, tourism, and the introduction of new routes and operators. Uganda has now concluded a total of 64 Bilateral Air Service Agreements with other countries,” she stated.
Lumonya further revealed that Uganda attained an effective implementation score of 72.64% in the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuos Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) in September 2023.
The score was above the regional average of 55% and the global average of 69.4%.
“In relation to security, Uganda scored 81.6% in the Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) audit of January–February 2024, above averages of 64.5% (regional) and 72.36% (global). No significant safety or security concern was raised in either audit,” she added.
Lumonya gtold the MPs that UCAA had acquired three new state-of-the-art fire trucks to maintain category 9 fire cover for Entebbe International Airport in protocols required to maintain a secure and safe environment at the airport at all times .
“The Karibuni Lounge was revamped and relocated to the second floor of the passenger terminal building to create room for passenger lounges on the first floor. This project is complete,” she said.
The Members of Parliament appreciated what they found on the ground, and being an accountability committee, they promised to interact further with the Authority for additional clarifications.
