President Yoweri Museveni has directed that former Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake be appointed to lead a management transition at Uganda Airlines, amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the national carrier following the departure of CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki. In a letter dated February 13, 2026, addressed to Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala, the President cited “current leadership and management weaknesses” at Uganda Airlines and instructed that Wake be brought on board as a Consultant/Advisor to help rectify operational and governance gaps. The letter further directs that Wake serve as Acting Chief Executive Officer until July 2026, pending…
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