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Uganda Airlines

Government has injected UGX 145 billion into Uganda Airlines to boost operations, complementing a recent UGX 422 billion fleet expansion. The funding highlights continued state support for the national carrier despite persistent losses, as lawmakers push for improved efficiency, accountability, and a clear path toward profitability.
Government has injected UGX 145 billion into Uganda Airlines to boost operations, complementing a recent UGX 422 billion fleet expansion. The funding highlights continued state support for the national carrier despite persistent losses, as lawmakers push for improved efficiency, accountability, and a clear path toward profitability.

Parliament Approves UGX 145B Capital Injection to Stabilise Uganda Airlines Operations

Parliament has approved a UGX 145 billion allocation to Uganda Airlines for the 2026/27 financial year, in a move aimed at stabilizing the national carrier amid persistent financial losses and operational challenges.
April 24, 2026
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Three of Uganda Airlines’ six owned aircraft are grounded, forcing the carrier to operate below capacity and disrupt long-haul routes as new leadership steps in amid mounting financial pressure.
Three of Uganda Airlines’ six owned aircraft are grounded, forcing the carrier to operate below capacity and disrupt long-haul routes as new leadership steps in amid mounting financial pressure.

Internal Report Shows Three Uganda Airlines Planes Grounded

An internal brief prepared for the new consulting cum interim chief executive officer, Girma Wake, shows that Uganda Airlines is currently operating only five aircraft against a required schedule of eight. The
February 21, 2026
A photo collage of President Museveni, Jenifer Bamuturaki, former Uganda Airlines CEO, and Girma Wake, the former Ethiopian Airlines CEO who is now charged with the leadership transition at Uganda Airlines

Museveni Appoints Girma Wake Acting CEO of Uganda Airlines, Directs Bamuturaki to Step Aside

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
February 16, 2026
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