Court Orders Uganda Airlines to Pay Former CEO Cornwell Muleya UGX 455 Million Over Illegal Dismissal The Industrial Court’s ruling marks a major victory for former Uganda Airlines CEO Cornwell Muleya after years of legal wrangling. However, with the national carrier set to appeal, the dispute over his controversial dismissal is far from over, keeping both sides locked in a turbulent battle for justice and accountability.

The Industrial Court has ordered Uganda Airlines to pay its former Chief Executive Officer, Cornwell Muleya, more than UGX455 million following a ruling that found his dismissal illegal. In a detailed judgment delivered on October 24, 2025, by Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana, court held that Muleya’s suspension and eventual termination violated the Employment Act. Additionally, it contravened Uganda Airlines’ Human Resource Manual, particularly for failing to accord him a fair hearing before dismissal The award comes after a long legal battle that began when Muleya challenged his 2022 dismissal, arguing that he had been unfairly removed without due process. Court…