KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has asked the government and Uganda Airlines to clear outstanding payments amounting to more than Shs233 billion for services provided at the country’s airports.
The disclosure was made before Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure, where CAA officials explained that the accumulated debt affects the authority’s revenue flow and operations.
CAA Director of Finance Hassan Musinguzi told the committee that the central government’s outstanding debt currently stands at Shs91.6 billion.
He said the authority will continue engaging government through the Ministry of Works and Transportin an effort to recover the funds.
Musinguzi appeared before the committee chaired by Hon. Mpaka, where lawmakers were briefed on the authority’s financial position and challenges.
According to CAA, the outstanding payments have accumulated from several services offered at airports, including rental space occupied by organisations such as the United Nations (UN), parking fees owed by Uganda Airlines, Airport passenger service charges and other aviation-related services provided by the authority.
The authority said recovering the money would help strengthen its financial capacity and support continued investment in aviation infrastructure and services.
CAA is responsible for regulating Uganda’s aviation sector and managing key airport operations, including Entebbe International Airport.
The authority relies partly on revenue generated from aviation services to support airport operations, safety standards, infrastructure maintenance and regulatory functions.
Large outstanding debts can affect cash flow and limit the ability of institutions to meet operational obligations and undertake planned improvements.
The Committee on Physical Infrastructure is reviewing issues affecting Uganda’s aviation sector, including the financial performance and operations of CAA.
Lawmakers are expected to seek further clarification on how the debts accumulated, why payments remain outstanding and what measures are being taken to ensure timely settlement.
CAA said it will continue negotiations with responsible government entities and other debtors to recover the funds.
