The Brokering of Girma Wake: Andrew Mwenda’s Pivotal Role in Uganda Airlines’ Leadership Overhaul

The Brokering of Girma Wake: Andrew Mwenda’s Pivotal Role in Uganda Airlines’ Leadership Overhaul

In a dramatic turn for Uganda’s national carrier, Andrew Mwenda, the outspoken journalist and political commentator, emerged as the key architect behind the transition from Jenifer Bamuturaki’s troubled tenure as CEO to the involvement of Girma Wake, the legendary former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. This move, announced on February 4, 2026, via Mwenda’s X post, marks a desperate bid to salvage Uganda Airlines from years of mismanagement, financial…

Uganda Enlists Ethiopian Airlines Turnaround Leader Girma Wake to Steer National Carrier Executive Reset

Uganda has turned to one of Africa’s most seasoned aviation executives to stabilise its national carrier, appointing former Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake to oversee a leadership transition at Uganda Airlines. The appointment was confirmed after a meeting this week between President Yoweri Museveni and Wake at State House, according to people familiar with the discussions. Museveni directly asked the veteran airline execut…

Andrew Mwenda Praises Museveni Over Uganda Airlines CEO Sack

Andrew Mwenda praised Museveni and his son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba this week for firing Jenifer Bamuturaki as Uganda Airlines CEO, calling the move a big save for the national carrier that’s been losing money hand over fist. The outspoken journalist posted his thanks loudly on social media, crediting the president and the army chief for […] Source