The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority management team, led by Director General Fred Bamwesigye, has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises to defend its financial performance. The appearance follows queries raised in the Auditor General's report over a UGX 13.798 billion decline in the authority's net surplus. The committee, chaired by Muwada Nkunyingi, is probing the drop as part of parliamentary oversight of state enterprises.
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