Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is demanding over Shs233 billion from the government and Uganda Airlines for services offered at the airport. The revelation was made by the UCAA Director of Finance, Hassan Musinguzi while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure chaired by Mbarara City South MP Mwiine Mpaka on Thursday. Musinguzi noted […]
President Yoweri Museveni, has directed that arrangements be made for the evacuation of Ugandan nationals from South Africa following the escalating anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests by vigilante groups over the past few months. The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, made the revelation while addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre […]
The national carrier Uganda Airlines is set to acquire 10 new aircraft, as the airline makes major steps in expanding Uganda’s aviation capacity and global connectivity. According to a statement from the Presidential Press Unit, President Museveni on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between the Uganda Airlines Management and the Boeing representatives. […]
The national carrier has announced the resumption of it’s long haul flights after the return of it’s Airbus A330-800neo 5X-NIL aircraft back to service. According to a statement on the Airlines social handles, the aircraft which has been grounded for several months made it’s first flight to Dubai on Friday last week. “We are pleased […]
A Uganda Airlines Flight from Johannesburg to Entebbe was forced to turn back mid-air, 45 minutes into the flight following a bird strike that shattered part of the aircraft’s windscreen on Friday morning. According to a statement released by the airline shortly after the incident, the flight crew took precautionary measures, making the decision to […]
The national carrier has announced the resumption of long haul flights to London and Mumbai starting this weekend. In a statement shared on it’s social handles, Uganda Airlines announced the reinstatement it’s long-haul operations to London, United Kingdom and Mumbai, India; effective March 7, 2026. “Dubai, United Arab Emirates is currently being monitored; please check […]
The national carrier has announced a temporary suspension to it’s flights to the Dubai. In a statement released on Saturday, the airline noted that the suspension follows the closure Dubai Airspace. “Uganda Airlines wishes to inform its esteemed guests and the general public of the temporary suspension of its scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport […]
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for the immediate removal of embattled Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki and appointed aviation veteran Mr. Girma Wake as a consultant to Uganda Airlines, and also serve as the national airlines acting CEO for the next three months. In a directive issued late on Monday night, President Museveni ordered Transport […]
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed 82 year old veteran aviation executive Girma Wake as the new Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing embattled Jenifer Bamuturaki who was sacked from the Job by President Museveni on Monday. The appointment has been confirmed by the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi […]
President Museveni has ordered for the sacking of Jenifer Bamuturaki as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. According to multiple sources at the airline, the axe follows a State House meeting held in September 2025 that reviewed mounting governance failures, disputed aircraft procurement decisions and growing financial losses at the national carrier. The […]
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