In retaliation , Ugandan President Idi Amin ordered Ugandan agents to assassinate MacKenzie .
Kenyan Minister of Agriculture Bruce MacKenzie persuaded Kenyan President Kenyatta to permit Mossad to collect intelligence prior to the operation , and to allow the Israeli Air Force access to the Nairobi airport .
In retaliation , Ugandan President Idi Amin ordered Ugandan agents to assassinate Minister of Agriculture .
Kenyan Minister of Agriculture Bruce MacKenzie persuaded Kenyan President Kenyatta to permit Mossad to collect intelligence prior to the operation , and to allow the Israeli Air Force access to the Nairobi airport .