President Kaguta Museveni has appointed Jenifer Bamuturaki as the new substantive Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines. This is according to a July 5, 2022 letter by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, to the Board Chairperson Uganda Airlines.
After months of serving in acting capacity, Jennifer Bamuturaki, has been appointed as substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. She replaces Cornwell Muleya.
Bamuturaki’s appointment was approved by President Yoweri Museveni through a letter from the works and transport minister, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, to the chairperson of the Uganda Airlines board.
Last month, the national carrier advertised the CEO position just three days after former CEO Cornwell Muleyi was charged by the Inspectorate of Government for disobeying the Inspectorate’s orders.
Muleya was sent on forced leave in April 2021 amidst accusations of causing financial loss to the airline and later suspended alongside other high ranking officers.
Bamuturaki was appointed acting CEO in February 2022 after Muleya’s contract was terminated.
On June 24, 2022, the airline advertised the CEO position just three days after former CEO Cornwell Muleyi was charged by the Inspectorate of Government for disobeying the Inspectorate’s orders.
He was sent on forced leave in April 2021 amidst accusations of causing financial loss to the airline. He was later suspended in May 2021 alongside other officers.
Bamuturaki has been the acting CEO since May 2021 and during this period the national carrier has registered great milestones.