Strengthening Aviation Security in Uganda: Key Stakeholders Work Together

Strategic Insights -

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently hosted a two-day workshop for the Kisoro, Kasese, and Mbarara Aerodrome Security Committees (ASC) to orient them on their roles as key stakeholders in strengthening aviation security in compliance with national security requirements. The workshop, held at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara from August 5th to 6th, 2025, was attended by city and district security officials, heads of government security departments, and agencies operating at each of the aerodromes. The event aimed to advance the common goal of ensuring a secure and efficient national aviation security system through strong collaboration and cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority emphasizes the importance of aviation security as one of the National Aviation Security Committee's highest strategic priorities.
  • The Director of Airports and Aviation Security, Eng. Ayub Sooma, highlighted the crucial role of Airport Security Committees (ASC) in ensuring aviation security and the need for strong collaboration among stakeholders.
  • The General Manager Regional Airports, Mr. Sam Wonekha, emphasized the importance of updating the roles and responsibilities of airport security committees to fulfill international, national, and regional requirements.
  • The UCAA Manager Aviation Security Facilitation, Policy and Regulation, Ms Jane Nakimu, stated that Uganda is committed to implementing international and national security legislation to uphold the required standard and recommended security practices.

Statistics:

  • The workshop was attended by representatives from city and district security officials, heads of government security departments, and agencies operating at each of the aerodromes.
  • The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has prioritized aviation security as one of its key strategic objectives.
  • The workshop aimed to enhance the collective capacity of stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of aviation security through unified action and shared responsibility.

Sources:

  • Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (2025)
  • Eng. Ayub Sooma (Director, Airports and Aviation Security)