By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Uganda has secured a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council following elections at the ongoing 42nd Session of the ICAO in Montreal, Canada.
The Assembly, composed of 192 Member States, elected Uganda to the Council for the term 2025–2028 on Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 after a competitive process in which Uganda garnered 155 votes out of 185 cast.
The Ugandan delegation to the Assembly was led by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Wamala Katumba, accompanied by Amb. Allan Kajik, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, the Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, and senior officials from both UCAA and the Ministry.
The ICAO Council is the highest decision-making body of the UN specialized agency, responsible for setting standards and recommended practices that govern the global aviation industry.
