Uganda Air Force College Students Gain Hands-On Aviation Security Experience at Entebbe Airport

What the report says

Students from the Uganda Air Force College received practical aviation security training during a visit to Entebbe International Airport, according to Nile Post. The exercise gave the trainees direct exposure to airport operations, security systems and the work of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in protecting the country’s aviation sector.

The article says 261 students and 19 instructors took part in the hybrid course visit, which was led by Chief Instructor Col. James Uma Ali. Officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority received the delegation, including Chief Security Officer Maj. Swalik Kakaire Magezi and Principal Security Officer Kenneth Nkurikiyimana. Airport Duty Manager Ronnie Bbossa briefed the group on the authority’s mandate and the daily running of the airport.

Nile Post reported that the main purpose of the visit was to connect classroom learning with real airport conditions. The students interacted with security and operations staff, then toured airport facilities to observe the systems and procedures discussed in training. The practical engagement was intended to strengthen their understanding of how aviation security is applied in a live environment.

More broadly, such visits are commonly used in aviation and security training to help learners understand coordination between institutions and the safeguards needed at international airports. In this case, the exercise highlighted the shared role of the military college and civil aviation authorities in maintaining a safe and efficient airport environment.