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Low freighter capacity at Uganda Airlines

Complete the procurement process for the Uganda Airlines fleet expansion

In progress
High priority
Status confirmed 11 August 2026

Implementation is underway.

Where this stands

UGX 422.26 billion supplementary funding approved 3 December 2025.

Why this reform was agreed

Limited cargo aircraft reduce export competitiveness for perishables and high-value goods. Air freight is expensive and dominated by foreign carriers with limited focus on Uganda's exports.

Ongoing and planned interventions

Parliament approved UGX 422.26 billion in supplementary funding for Uganda Airlines fleet expansion of ten new aircraft on 3 December 2025, reiterated in sessions on 10 and 15 December 2025.

Progress updates

No progress updates recorded yet

Updates are published as the lead institution confirms movement on this action.