Kassim Nakibinge
Kassim Nakibinge | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Central Region, Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, banking executive |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Managing director and CEO of Cairo International Bank |
Kassim Nakibinge is a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur and banking leader, currently holding the position of managing director and CEO at Cairo International Bank, a commercial financial institution in Uganda.
Background and education
Nakibinge was born around 1966 in the Central Region of Uganda. He is the son of Badru Kakungulu (deceased 1991), who was a paternal relative of Muwenda Mutebi II, the reigning Buganda king since 1993.
His early education took place at Kabojja Preparatory and Savio Junior Schools. He completed his O-Level studies at St. Mary's College Kisubi and advanced to A-Level at Kibuli Secondary School. Nakibinge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from United States International University located in San Diego. He further pursued an MBA specializing in finance at the University of Wales in Cardiff. In recognition of his efforts to advance Muslim education in Uganda, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Lahore in 2014.
Career
Starting his professional journey in banking in 1989, Nakibinge worked at the Bank of Uganda, where he rose to the role of senior principal banking officer before retiring in 2005. Subsequently, he took on leadership roles at Tropical Bank, initially as acting managing director and later as executive managing director, a position he held until his resignation in 2013. In February 2016, he assumed the role of managing director at Cairo International Bank.
Other considerations
Nakibinge is acknowledged as the "titular head" representing Muslims across Uganda. He is married and has children.