Uganda Airlines Acquires Dreamliner from Ethiopian Airlines to Restore Long-Haul Flights
After days of uncertainty for international travelers, Uganda Airlines has moved to restore confidence in its long-haul operations, announcing the resumption of flights to London and Mumbai following a brief but disruptive suspension. The national carrier confirmed in a travel update issued on March 5 that the intercontinental services will
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
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
Inside the new recruitment guidelines for Uganda Airlines CEO
The Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following President Yoweri Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of incumbent CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki. Bamuturaki has served as CEO of the national carrier since 2022. According to an internal communication
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
Auditor General Flags BoU Fraud, Excess UMEME Payout and Uganda Airlines Challenges
The Auditor General is scheduled to present the 2025 audit report to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, with special audits into the operations of Uganda Airlines, the Shs 60 billion Bank of Uganda (BoU) money heist, and the verification of the UMEME buyout payout dominating the report. The development
Uganda Airlines in crisis, two aircrafts breakdown
In a bold move to reclaim its place in the skies, Uganda Airlines, the country’s revived national carrier, signed a deal with Canadian firm Bombardier in 2018 to acquire four CRJ900 regional jets, each costing $27.3 million. The deal marked a significant milestone in the airline’s ambitious revival plan. Configured
Ex-CEO Muleya Wins Shs 455M Case Against Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines has suffered a major legal blow after the Industrial Court ordered it to pay its former Chief Executive Officer, Cornwell Muleya, about Shs 455 million in compensation for what the court called an unlawful and unfair dismissal. In a scathing judgment, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana ruled that the
Bamuturaki Snubs COSASE Meeting, Faces Fresh Summons
Jenifer Bamuturaki, Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, has failed to appear before the Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE), prompting the issuance of fresh summons. The airline’s top leadership was expected to respond to critical concerns raised in the Auditor General’s 2023/24 report, which revealed
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
