President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni has appointed Professor Moses Muhwezi Moses as the new Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS).
The appointment, formalized through an Instrument of Appointment, was made under Article 172(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 and it takes immediate effect.
According to the letter signed by Museveni dated November 3, 2024, Professor Muhwezi will serve as Principal on a five-year local contract.
This new leadership role charges him with overseeing the institution’s business studies, producing skilled graduates in order to boost the nation’s economic and entrepreneurial sectors.
The appointment is expected to bring fresh energy and direction to MUBS, with stakeholders optimistic that Professor Muhwezi’s leadership will inspire positive changes, especially in areas of academic excellence, governance, and student support services.
MUBS is a constituent college of Makerere University and has, over the years, become a hub for business education in East Africa.
Professor Muhwezi, who has been serving as interim leader since Professor Wasswa Balunywa’s contract expired.
He holds a PhD in Public Procurement, an MBA in Accounting and Finance, and a degree in Bachelor of Commerce.
Before becoming the Principal of MUBS, Professor Muhwezi served as the Dean of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration and Deputy Principal of MUBS.
