By Dean Lubowa Saava
President Museveni stood in his office, gazing out at the lush greenery of State House, his mind fixed on the task at hand. Corruption, he had decided, would no longer plague the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). His eyes narrowed as he thought about the 152 staff members who had secured jobs at Entebbe International Airport through deceit.
Highly placed sources at Entebbe Airport and in the Internal Security Organization (ISO) have revealed that during her recent visit to Uganda, Maama Maria Nyerere narrated to President Museveni how she had been trapped in an archaic lift at Entebbe Airport for over 4 minutes, which almost caused her death due to panic and pressure while inside.
Sources say a furious President Museveni immediately ordered his medical team to carry out a medical check-up on the old woman while at State House.
Later, he ordered ISO operatives to look into the matter, which appears to be the spark that warranted his call for immediate action in this embarrassing incident.
We have learned that a relative of UCAA’s Director of Human Resource and Administration, Sabah Ahmed Kakooza, who was illegally recruited by the former as a Plant and Technician, is responsible for such maintenance, including the lift where Maama Maria Nyerere got stuck.
With a swift motion, he signed the directive, his pen scratching across the paper with purpose. The UCAA would have to let these unqualified employees go, he decreed. The airport, a vital gateway to the country, would no longer be held back by inefficiency.
As news of the directive spread, the airport buzzed with activity. Some employees trembled with fear, knowing they had not earned their positions honestly. Others, who had worked hard to secure their jobs, breathed a sigh of relief.
The UCAA officials, tasked with implementing the president’s order, worked diligently to identify those who would be let go. It was a painful process, but they knew it was necessary to restore the airport’s integrity.
As the days passed, Entebbe International Airport began to transform. New, qualified staff members were hired, and the airport’s operations became more streamlined. Passengers noticed the difference, praising the improved service and efficiency.
President Museveni watched with satisfaction as his directive brought about positive change. Corruption, he knew, was a cancer that could destroy an organization from within. By rooting it out, he had given the UCAA and Entebbe International Airport a chance to thrive.
The president’s actions sent a strong message: in Uganda, merit would be the new standard. And as the airport continued to improve, one thing was clear: the future of aviation in Uganda looked brighter than ever.
