Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has said the first phase of expanding Entebbe International Airport is currently at 60 percent level of completion. Uganda secured a loan of $325 million from Exim Bank of China, with $ 200 million earmarked to finance the first phase …
Read More »Air cargo wants UGX 37 Bn to repair aircraft
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Air Cargo Corporation-UACC has reminded Parliament that it requires US$ 10 million (approximately Shillings 36.9 billion) to repair one of the two C130 air crafts, which has been grounded since 2014. The UACC Board Chairperson, Capt. John Emily Otekat made the request during an …
Read More »Central Bank officials arrested over ‘procurement’ scandal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several officials from the Bank of Uganda and the Civil Aviation Authority are being questioned following an anomaly with a consignment belonging to the central bank. According to a Statement issued by the Central Bank Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile the investigation is in relation …
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