Uganda Civil Aviation Authority launches a National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has launched a National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management to address the growing concern of wildlife strikes, particularly bird strikes, around airports and in airspace.

This initiative marks a significant step forward in the government’s commitment to enhancing aviation safety, Speaking at the committee’s inauguration at Four Points by Sheraton in Kampala, the Minister of Works and Transport, represented by UCAA Board Chairman Hon. Justice Steven Kavuma, emphasized that the formation of this committee reflects the government’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and service in civil aviation.

The initiative aligns with the mission to promote a safe, efficient, and affordable air transport system.

UCAA Director General Fred K. Bamwesigye, who chairs the committee, stated that it will be a working body with a clear mandate, measurable outcomes, and accountability, rather than just a formality

Compiled by Betty Kalungi (News Reporter)