Governor of the Bank of Uganda
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2023 |
| Occupation | Governor of the Bank of Uganda |
| Years active | 2001–2023 |
| Known for | Governor of the Bank of Uganda |
The Governor of the Bank of Uganda holds the position of chief executive officer as well as the chairman of the board of directors at the Bank of Uganda. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile assumed the governorship on 1 January 2001 and was subsequently reappointed for additional five-year terms in 2006, 2011, and 2016. He remained in office until his death in early 2023, resulting in a vacancy that persisted for nearly two years due to delays in naming a replacement.
Appointment
According to the Bank of Uganda Act, both the governor and deputy governor are appointed by the President of Uganda with the endorsement of the Cabinet. Their tenure spans five years and they may be reappointed. Candidates must demonstrate established expertise in finance or banking and are prohibited from holding any other employment during their term.[1]
Responsibilities
The principal duties of the Governor include:[1]
- Overseeing the bank’s personnel, delegating tasks, and responding to reports from staff.
- Leading and presiding over meetings of the bank’s board of directors.
Governors of the Bank of Uganda (1966 to present)
Since its establishment in 1966, a number of individuals have served as governors of the Bank of Uganda:[2][3]
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Joseph Mary Mubiru | July 1966 – September 1971 |
| Moses Ssemyano Kiingi | September 1971 – September 1973 |
| Onegi Obel | September 1973 – September 1978 |
| Henry Kajura | October 1978 – April 1979 |
| Charles Kikonyogo | April – May 1979 |
| Gideon Nkojo | May 1979 – April 1981 |
| Leo Kibirango | May 1981 – December 1986 |
| Suleiman Kiggundu | December 1986 – April 1990 |
| Charles Kikonyogo | May 1990 – May 2000 |
| Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile | January 2001 – January 2022 |
| Michael Atingi-Ego | January 2022 – Present |
See also
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedAct - ↑ "Bank of Uganda Governors: 1966 – Now". Bank of Uganda.
- ↑ Mukasa Mutibwa, Phares (2006). The Bank of Uganda (1966–2006) : a historical perspective. Bank of Uganda. ISBN 997007038X.