Board Interference, Inflated Costs Plunge Uganda Airlines into Crisis
Uganda Airlines’ management is bedevilled by serious governance challenges, according to a report by the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). The report cites blatant disregard for the law, lack of transparency, and inefficiency as key indicators of weak corporate governance within the national carrier. “Whereas
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
Bamuturaki Leaves Uganda Airlines
Jennifer Bamuturaki is set to leave Uganda Airlines as the Cheif Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Daily Satr has learned. According to the communication allegedly from the CEO, her position will advertised shortly. Daily Star couldnot verify when she is scheduled to leave. “The Board will advertise the position
CID, State House Probe Uganda Airlines Over Financial Irregularities
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit have launched investigations into allegations of abuse of office, embezzlement of funds, and false accounting involving officials of Uganda Airlines. The investigations relate to several financial transactions carried out by the national carrier. According to a leaked letter addressed
Uganda CAA Probes Uganda Airlines Disruptions as Passenger Frustration Mounts
Uganda’s aviation regulator has moved to investigate a wave of flight cancellations and delays at Uganda Airlines after growing passenger complaints and mounting public scrutiny over the national carrier’s operations. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) confirmed that it will open inquiries into the disruptions, which have left dozens of
Uganda Airlines on the Spot Over Outdated Aircrafts, Losses and Dividends
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has questioned the management of Uganda Airlines, led by CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki, over a range of issues including financial losses, loss of passenger luggage, and reliance on outdated Bombardier aircraft models. The meeting follows the Auditor General’s report for
