Business 25 August 2026 The Observer (Uganda)
Uganda Airlines CFO's Qualifications, Reporting Structure Under Scrutiny
Uganda Airlines Chief Finance Officer Allan Joel Kyeyune is facing questions regarding his professional qualifications and the reporting line of the airline's procurement department, amidst broader concerns about the national carrier's management. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-airlines-finance-boss-questioned-over-qualifications-reporting-structure
Questions are swirling around Uganda Airlines’ Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Allan Joel Kyeyune, concerning both his professional credentials and the organizational structure of the airline’s procurement division. These issues arise amid ongoing concerns about leadership and management at the state-owned airline.
Documents indicate that the airline’s procurement manager was reporting to the CFO. This arrangement has drawn attention as it appears to deviate from guidance by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), which stipulates that the head of procurement should report directly to the accounting officer.
The controversy intensified following the non-renewal of the contract for the former procurement director, Alex Odwong, whose tenure ended in January 2026. While the procurement function had previously reported to the CFO, the former CEO had directed it to report to her. Following Odwong’s departure, the company secretary sought clarification from PPDA on the correct reporting structure.
PPDA’s executive director clarified that the head of procurement is expected to report directly to the CEO, who acts as the accounting officer. Odwong adhered to this guidance until his contract expired. Despite an internal recommendation for a contract extension due to a lack of performance appraisals, the airline ultimately decided against it, citing the contract’s expiration.
Further scrutiny has fallen on Kyeyune’s qualifications. The law requires heads of finance in public interest entities to be members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). A recent letter from ICPAU’s chief executive indicated that Kyeyune is not a registered member, raising doubts about his eligibility for the CFO position.
These developments cast a shadow over Uganda Airlines, which has seen significant investment in fleet and route expansion but continues to depend on government funding. The concerns highlight potential compliance issues with public procurement and professional standards at the government-owned entity.