The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has intensified efforts to enhance aviation security after opening a high-level Airport Security Programme (ASP) Workshop aimed at strengthening preparedness against evolving threats in the aviation sector.The workshop, which began on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, was officially opened by the UCAA Director Airports and Aviation Security, Eng. Sooma Ayub, and brought together aviation stakeholders to discuss modern approaches to safeguarding airports and air transport systems.
The programme is being facilitated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in partnership with the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), reflecting regional and international cooperation towards improving aviation safety and security standards.Addressing participants, Eng. Sooma highlighted the changing nature of threats facing the aviation industry, emphasizing that security measures must continuously evolve to match increasingly complex challenges.
“As threats to the aviation industry become more sophisticated, so too must the approaches to preventing, detecting and responding to them,” Eng. Sooma said, stressing the need for innovation, preparedness and collaboration among all aviation actors.
He noted that the training programme demonstrates a collective commitment to maintaining the highest levels of aviation security while protecting passengers, flight crews, airport workers and members of the public.
The workshop is expected to enhance the capacity of aviation security professionals through knowledge sharing, improved strategies and the adoption of global best practices in airport security management.UCAA reaffirmed its commitment to working with international and regional partners to ensure Uganda’s aviation sector remains secure, resilient and capable of responding effectively to emerging security risks.
