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Uganda Airlines on the Spot Over Outdated Aircrafts, Losses and Dividends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CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki, over a range of issues including financial losses, loss of passenger luggage, and reliance on outdated Bombardier aircraft models.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
Victoria University Strengthens International Ties at UK-Uganda Business Forum
Yesterday, Prof. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, represented the institution at the UK-Uganda Trade and Business Forum in London. The forum took place amid strengthening trade and tourism ties between Uganda and the United Kingdom. According to the British High Commission in Kampala, total trade between the two
Uganda Airlines Inaugurates Direct London Gatwick Service
Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s international expansion strategy and strengthening growing connectivity between Uganda and the United Kingdom. This London route follows the recent triple launch of destinations in Abuja, Lusaka, and
Entebbe Airport Sees Surge in Passenger Traffic
Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 178,383 passengers in March 2025, according to data obtained by Daily Star. The figures were confirmed by Vianney Mpungu Luggya, Public Relations Officer at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Of the total, 83,661 passengers arrived, while 94,722 departed to various destinations around
Why Uganda’s hospitality industry remains a good sector for investment
Authorities in Uganda are pushing for more investments, both local and foreign, in the hospitality sector as tourism and visitor numbers into the country increase over the years. This is also a strategy that positions Uganda as a competitive destination for international, regional conferences and festivals. Uganda Tourism Board (UTB),
