President Museveni has appointed former deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma as the new board chairman of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

"It is true cabinet on Monday, approved Justice Kavuma as the board chair for Civil Aviation Authority for a three-year contract," Ms Nabakooba said by telephone on Wednesday morning.

Ms Kiryabwire and Mr Kubeketerya were retained from the old board.

The core mandate of the board members of CAA is to give an oversight role to the country's aviation activities.

When contacted over the phone, the former deputy Chief Justice welcomed the appointment, "I am feeling great as this is another opportunity for me serve my country again and also internationally."