INTERVIEW: The Next Two Years Will Decide the Future of Uganda Airlines — Girma Wake

What the report says

Uganda Airlines is at a pivotal stage as it works to improve reliability, return grounded aircraft to service, expand regional links and prepare for a larger fleet later in the decade. In an interview published by SoftPower News, chief executive officer Girma Wake said the next two years will be decisive for the carrier’s long-term direction. The comments came during the launch of two new routes, to Kigali and Accra, which the airline presented as part of its effort to strengthen its network in East and West Africa.

According to SoftPower News, the airline’s immediate priorities include stabilizing operations and building a stronger commercial base before a planned fleet expansion beginning in 2032. That timeline suggests management is focused on short-term performance and operational discipline while laying groundwork for future growth. The report does not indicate any specific financing deal or aircraft order in the interview excerpt provided.

The broader significance is that Uganda Airlines remains a key national carrier with expectations tied to connectivity, tourism and regional trade. As with many state-linked airlines in Africa, its progress depends on balancing service reliability, route growth and financial sustainability. The interview frames the coming period as a test of whether the airline can convert recent expansion into durable performance.