As the momentum to the Aviation Run 2026 keeps growing, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), spokesperson Vianney Luggya revealed that proceeds from this year’s run are aimed at keeping the girl child in school.
Mr Luggya noted that the run in it’s 4th edition, which will also mark the celebration of the authority’s 35 years of excellence and impact of aeronautical information on aviation safety, will go a long way in raising more awareness about the need to keep the girl child in school.
“Your commitment, generosity and partnership are instrumental in bringing this event to life. Together, we are building momentum towards an exciting and impactful event whose proceeds will go towards keeping a girl in school” he said.
Mr Luggya further welcomed all well-wishers to join the noble cause and celebrate with the authority it’s 35 years of aviation safety and security.
The run will take place on Sunday November 29th, at the Entebbe Mayor’s Garden under the theme “Keeping the Girl Child in School” / Celebrating 35 years of UCAA Excellence, and will be flagged off at 9:00 AM.
According to the 2024 analysis of figures from the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) and Education and Sports Sector Annual Performance Reports (ESSAPRs), approximately 42.8 per cent of pupils who start primary school do not complete primary seven (P.7).
This statistic means that almost 43 out of every 100 pupils drop out before finishing primary school. The dropout rate is particularly concerning for girls, with 46.4 per cent of female pupils dropping out before completing P.7, compared to 44.2 per cent for boys.
Among the sponsors lined up for this year’s run include, UCAA, Uganda Aeronautical Information Service Officers Association (UGAISOA), Crown Beverages Ltd, DHL, Clarkson Insurance Brokers Limited and Case Hospital among others.
