Last time Uganda Airlines was in limelight, when it revealed it's colourful livery of an Airbus 330Neo aircraft , and now its receiving attention , when its top management have been suspended !
The top brass including the CEO, Cornwell Muleya have been sent home for atleast 3 months after a dramatic intervention by Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala, on orders from State House. Government had just this week reported to have extended the contract of Muleya who is serving in acting capacity.
If reports are to be believed, up to 10 of Uganda Airlines top management including the CEO, financial director, head of safety and human resource director have gone on three months compulsory leave pending an investigation. However, a contradicting source says , only five posts have been affected by the move.
And the move, according to some unverified sources, is due to allegations of corruption, mismanagement and poor performance within the state-owned entity.
Their departure for leave will allow for a full investigation into the matter. A new acting CEO, Captain Steven Wegoye has been appointed to oversee a transition.
