HI SRT,
Yes, it's always sad when jobs are lost, but when your buddies lose 10KGs in a very short while because they are overworked, it might not be such a bad thing. Besides with the widebody experience they shouldn't find it too difficult to slot in somewhere. Quite a number of them can go back anytime, to where they used to work.
Notice AAL's spelling of Kampala..... ? Just pointing that out. I am very familiar with the place. I am East African afterall....
Happy flying
I'm enjoying Jumeira beach for now