IGG warns Uganda Airlines over recruitment, procurement complaints
The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has challenged the new leadership of Uganda Airlines to use the ongoing transition to clean up the national carrier and restore public confidence amid complaints of recruitment and procurement irregularities. Twinomugisha said the airline’s leadership has an opportunity to rewrite its
Uganda Airlines, Boeing sign Shs 3.7 trillion aircraft deal
President Yoweri Museveni has witnessed the signing of a Shs3.7 trillion aircraft acquisition agreement between Uganda Airlines and Boeing, marking a significant step in the national carrier’s long-term expansion strategy. The agreement was signed by Uganda Airlines chief executive officer Girma Wake on behalf of the national carrier, while Boeing was
Museveni Sacks Bamuturaki, Appoints Girma Wake CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, to appoint Girma Wake as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, effectively relieving Jennifer Bamuturaki of her duties. Earlier this month, Museveni met Girma Wake, a retired aviation executive and former chairman of
Girma Wake Appointed CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The announcement was confirmed by the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara. Earlier today, Minister Barugahara shared
Museveni mets Girma over Uganda Airlines Top Job
President Yoweri Museveni has met Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, over plans to appoint him Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The development follows Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of Jennifer Bamuturaki, whose term ends in May
Girma Emerges as Possible Successor to Jennifer Bamuturaki
Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, is being viewed as a possible candidate to replace Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Bamuturaki. Bamuturaki has served as CEO of the national carrier since 2022. According to an internal communication reportedly sent to
