RwandAir boss dropped

John Mirenge, former CEO of RwandAir. A Cabinet meeting on April 5 removed him from the helm of the national carrier, replacing him with Col Chance Ndagano in an acting capacity. PHOTO:|CYRIL NDEGEYA

A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday removed John Mirenge as the chief executive officer of national carrier RwandAir, replacing him with Col Chance Ndagano in an acting capacity. 

Mr Mirenge has been at the helm of RwandAir since 2010 and is credited with steering an ambitious expansion plan. His exit came in the week RwandAir made its maiden flight to Mumbai, India, and announced a route to Harare, Zimbabwe.