The new Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines Company Limited has been inaugurated.
The inauguration happened at Hotel Africana in Kampala last Friday.
The board members that include Priscilla Mirembe Serukka (Chairperson), Samson Rwahwire, Herbert Kamuntu, Patrick Ocailap, Barbara Namugambe, Abdi Karim Moding, and Ebrahim Kisoro Sadrudin took oath of allegiance, pledging to serve Uganda’s national carrier with effectively and efficiently.
The new board which was approved by Cabinet last month replaces that of Perez Ahabwe that was terminated in May 2021 by President Yoweri Museveni following corruption allegations, mismanagement and in-fights.
State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi warned the new team against overstepping their mandate but rather focus more on effective management with the aim of making a profit for the national flag carrier.
Meanwhile, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, the Works and Transport Minister implored the new board to ensure the sustainability of the Airline through compliance, and strategic business expansion plans in both short and long-range aircraft.
In her maiden speech, Priscilla Mirembe Serukka, the Chairperson of the new board pledged to guide the Airline in fulfilling its corporate mission, translate its vision into reality, give strategic direction to management and protect the company assets through transparency and accountability.
Below are the profiles of the new board members of Uganda Airlines;
Priscilla Mirembe Serukka
Mirembe is the Managing Director at Kairos Consult Limited, a company known to skill business innovation and leadership. She is an accomplished senior-level NGO sector management expert in good corporate governance ND will lead the team for a three-year-long tenancy. She’s an alumnus of Gayaza High School (1977-1983), holds a degree in Agriculture Economics from Makerere University and Masters in Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute.
Samson Rwahwire
He is an associate professor at Busitema University. His background is in aviation having served in the Eagle Air as aircraft maintenance engineer.
Herbert Kamuntu
Kamutu is the Managing Director at Kachain Logistics Limited. The company is into distribution and consultancy. He is an aeronautical engineer with 30 years of experience.
Patrick Ocailap
Ocailap is a senior official at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. He is also the deputy Secretary to the Treasury.
Barbara Namugambe
Namugembe is the Undersecretary, Ministry of Works and Transport.
Abdi Karim Moding
Moding is the former Country Manager, SITA. SITA is the IT provider for the air transport industry, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ebrahim Kisoro Sadrudin
Kisoro is a flight Captain but is now retired after 45 years of flying.
