President Yoweri Museveni has removed Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, bringing to an end her tenure that began in July 2022 and capping years of scrutiny over governance failures at the national carrier. Bamuturaki’s dismissal follows investigations into alleged abuse of office, embezzlement and procurement irregularities at the airline. The move…
Veteran journalist and media personality Alan Kasujja has openly expressed frustration over Uganda Airlines’ handling of customer service, highlighting ongoing disruptions that have left passengers stranded. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Kasujja, a former BBC News correspondent and one of Africa’s most influential media figures, described his attempts to reach the airline as…
Julius Mukunda, Executive Director of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), has called for professional management and robust oversight of Uganda Airlines, warning that poor governance could cost taxpayers millions. In the supplementary budget, Shs 422 billion has been allocated for the airline’s additional aircraft. Mukunda questioned whether Uganda Airlines’ current financial performance justifies…
Uganda Airlines is once again under public scrutiny following a week marked by flight delays and cancellations, largely attributed to technical faults that grounded key aircraft and exposed the carrier’s limited fleet capacity during the busy holiday travel season. The disruptions were most visible at Entebbe International Airport, where passengers experienced delayed departures and cancellations…