The minister of Works and Transport Fred Byamukama has ordered the immediate sacking of Uganda Airlines chief finance officer Allan Kyeyune over lack of requisite qualifications for the job.
In the November 6 letter to Girma Wake, the Uganda Airlines CEO, Byamukama notes that his decision stems from information provided by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPA), which disowned Kyeyune that he has never been a certified public accountant to hold that hold as required by law.
“I have also done my underground check and I am informed that for someone to become a chief finance officer at Uganda Airlines, they must be a certified professional accountant here in Uganda,” reads part of his letter to Wake.
The letter is also copied to Byamukama’s two junior ministers, the ministry permanent secretary as well as the Uganda Airlines board chairperson. Byamukama further signals that some heads to roll if found that they illegally influenced the hiring of Kyeyune.
“If it is true it (ICPA-U) was a requirement and he does not have the qualification, let me know who recruited him. Putting in mind that Ugandan laws do not work backwards or forward, Kyeyune should be terminated and the vacancy readvertised immediately,” he orders.
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In a letter dated August 10, 2026, addressed to Uganda Airlines CEO, ICPA-U chief executive officer Derrick Nkajja raised concerns about Kyeyune’s status.
“Upon reviewing our register, we found that Kyeyune is not a member of ICPAU, as required by law. We, therefore, highlight this matter to you for your action,” Nkajja said.