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The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is struggling to recover a staggering Shs233.9 billion owed by government institutions and Uganda Airlines, with Parliament warning that the debt is growing at an alarming rate.
Appearing before Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure, UCAA revealed that the debt has increased by almost Shs100 billion in just six months—from Shs136 billion in December 2025 to Shs233.9 billion today.
The biggest debtors are:
"Your debt has increased by almost Shs100 billion in about six months. What will happen by December?" he asked.
Lawmakers warned that if the money is not recovered, UCAA could struggle to maintain airports, improve aviation safety and invest in new infrastructure.
MP Jacinta Atuto demanded a detailed debt recovery plan with clear timelines, while Nathan Byanyima questioned why the Ministry of Works and Transport, which supervises UCAA, is itself among the institutions owing the authority money.
In response, UCAA said it is engaging the defaulting institutions through the Ministry of Works and Transport and is pursuing formal payment agreements.
However, MPs rejected that explanation, insisting that lobbying is not enough. They directed UCAA to present a concrete plan showing how and when the billions owed will be recovered.
The committee warned that unless the debt is urgently addressed, it could weaken UCAA's operations and slow Uganda's plans to improve Entebbe International Airport and grow the country's aviation sector.
Appearing before Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure, UCAA revealed that the debt has increased by almost Shs100 billion in just six months—from Shs136 billion in December 2025 to Shs233.9 billion today.
The biggest debtors are:
- Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) – Shs91.68 billion
- Uganda Airlines – Shs91.78 billion
"Your debt has increased by almost Shs100 billion in about six months. What will happen by December?" he asked.
Lawmakers warned that if the money is not recovered, UCAA could struggle to maintain airports, improve aviation safety and invest in new infrastructure.
MP Jacinta Atuto demanded a detailed debt recovery plan with clear timelines, while Nathan Byanyima questioned why the Ministry of Works and Transport, which supervises UCAA, is itself among the institutions owing the authority money.
In response, UCAA said it is engaging the defaulting institutions through the Ministry of Works and Transport and is pursuing formal payment agreements.
However, MPs rejected that explanation, insisting that lobbying is not enough. They directed UCAA to present a concrete plan showing how and when the billions owed will be recovered.
The committee warned that unless the debt is urgently addressed, it could weaken UCAA's operations and slow Uganda's plans to improve Entebbe International Airport and grow the country's aviation sector.