Government to revive Uganda Air Cargo

While addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, the State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabyanga, said the company has four air crafts but currently, only one is operating. He said the new board will come up with a strategic plan to have it fully operational.

“Government is set to revive the Uganda Air Cargo. The company currently has only four air crafts, but currently only one is operating. The new board approved by the Cabinet a new board that will a strategic plan for the company,” he said.

The approved board of directors which is headed by Captain Gen. Gasatura has other members who include: Lt. Gen. Charles Okidi member, Odaka Omeedo, Jolly Kamugira and Emmanuel Osuna, and Faridah Charity.

Kabyanga is optimistic that the revival of the air Congo will stimulate the country’s economic growth by promoting the easy movement of goods.

Uganda Air Cargo

Established in 1994, the Uganda Air Cargo is a government body meant to offer air transport services, especially for cargo within and outside Uganda.

On its official website, UAC says since its establishment, it has been serving the whole of Africa and beyond by providing air cargo and passenger charters.

“Our fleet of L-382 Hercules aircraft transport all types of cargo ranging from small, medium, heavy and oversized cargo as well as dangerous goods,” the company says.

The company says that working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Red Cross, United Nations and the Uganda People’s defence Forces, it has delivered emergency vehicles, portable hospitals, food, water and relief workers to ravaged areas like Haiti and Indonesia.

The company has however faced several challenges that have seen it fail to break even.

For example, the company faces competition from other airlines that are in the same business.