Rita Nasirumbi Becomes Uganda Airlines’ First Female Captain
Captain Rita Nasirumbi has been promoted to captain at Uganda Airlines, becoming the national carrier's first female pilot to hold the rank. This milestone highlights ongoing efforts to increase female representation in the aviation industry.
Why it matters
The appointment serves as a symbolic and professional advancement for women in a sector where they remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.
Uganda Airlines has appointed Captain Rita Nasirumbi as its first female captain, marking a milestone for women in the country’s aviation industry.
The national carrier announced the development on Tuesday, October 13, saying Nasirumbi had earned her fourth stripe, signifying her promotion to captain.
“Today, we celebrated Captain Rita Nasirumbi, who made history as Uganda’s and Uganda Airlines’ first female captain,” the airline said in a post on X.
The airline described the achievement as a proud moment for the carrier and an inspiration to women aspiring to careers in aviation.
Nasirumbi will serve as pilot-in-command of the airline’s Mitsubishi CRJ900 regional jet, taking responsibility for the aircraft and its operation during flights.
The promotion places her in a leadership role within the cockpit, where captains are responsible for the safe conduct of flights and the coordination of flight operations in accordance with aviation regulations.
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