President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, to immediately appoint Ethiopian aviation veteran Mr Girma Wake as a Consultant/Advisor and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, citing leadership and management weaknesses at the national carrier. In a letter dated 13th February 2026,written from State House, Kampala,…
President Yoweri Museveni has moved to stabilise Uganda Airlines by engaging a veteran Ethiopian Airlines executive as an interim leader and consultant, as the national carrier grapples with heavy financial losses, governance issues, and leadership shake-ups. Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Girma Wake — who led that airline from 2004 to 2011 and is widely credited…
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…
Entebbe — Frustration boiled over at Entebbe Airport as passengers voiced anger over Uganda Airlines’ ongoing delays, with some flights postponed by days rather than hours. Social media reports and eyewitness accounts described tense scenes at check-in counters and waiting lounges, where passengers demanded answers from airline officials. “What is this nonsense? Enough is enough;…