Morrison Rwakakamba

Morrison Twesigye Rwakakamba is a Ugandan public administrator, economist, businessman and farmer .[1][2] Currently he serves as the Chairman of Uganda Investment Authority since May 2021.[3]

Morrison Rwakakamba
Rwakakamba at Harvard University
Born
Morrison Twesigye Rwakakamba

Rukungiri District, Uganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Education)
Makerere University
(Master in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies)
Harvard University
(Master in Public Administration)
OccupationPublic administrator, economist
Years active2003—present
Known forPublic administration
TitleChairman of Uganda Investment Authority

Early life and education

He graduated from Makerere University with a Bachelor of Education in Economics & History (2003) and a Master in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies (2006).[4][5] He holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University (2016).[6][7]

Career

In 2004, Rwakakamba joined Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) as a Research Associate and rose through ranks to become a Resident Consultant and Manager for Policy Research and Advocacy in 2007.[3] He has served in various organizations and positions such as a chief executive officer at Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2007-2010), as a Country Program Manager at Twaweza East Africa (2010-2013), as a Special Presidential Assistant at Office of the President (2012-2016),[8] as a chief executive officer for Agency for Transformation (2016-2016), as a Country Director for Bridge International Academies (2013-2017) as a Global Senior Director of Policy at Fenix International (2019-2020) and in May he was appointed as the chairman for Uganda Investment Authority.[4][5]

Research publications

He has published the finding of his research on Effectiveness of Uganda's Environmental Policies in International Journal and other peer publications.[9]

Professional committees
  • Vice President for Global Off-Grid Lightining Association[1]
  • Board member of the Uganda Investment Authority[10][11]

References
  1. "Mr. Morrison Rwakakamba".
  2. "Morrison Rwakakamba". INCLUDE Platform.
  3. "Rwakakamba appointed chairman board of directors for Uganda Investment Authority". May 5, 2021.
  4. Reporter, Our (May 5, 2021). "Morrison Rwakakamba named Board Chairman for Uganda Investment Authority".
  5. "Morrison Rwakakamba Appointed Board Chairman of Uganda Investment Authority - SoftPower News". May 5, 2021.
  6. "Former State House employee shocks nation for returning salary he was wrongly paid after resigning". June 2, 2017.
  7. Sigmund, Ainembabazi (May 7, 2021). "Uganda Investment Authority Announces Morrison Rwakakamba As The New Board Chairman".
  8. "Rwakakamba appointed new Uganda Investment Authority boss". New Vision.
  9. "How Effective are Uganda's Environmental Policies?". ResearchGate.
  10. https://thebrinknews.com/morrison-rwakakamba-appointed-board-chairman-for-uganda-investment-authority/
  11. Agencies, News (May 6, 2021). "CONFIRMED: Morrison Rwakakamba is the New UIA Board Chairman".
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