General David Muhoozi
General David Rubakuba Muhoozi has served as Uganda’s Minister of State for Internal Affairs since June 2021. He is responsible for national security policy, citizenship, immigration control, disaster response, and forensic services, working closely with agencies such as NIRA and DGAL.
He brings together military leadership and legal training, holding a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
His military education includes training in Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, the UK, US, Israel, China, and at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.
As former Chief of Defence Forces, he led the establishment of Uganda’s National Defence College to strengthen strategic security leadership.
He now advocates for stronger forensic science and crime detection, focusing on justice delivery through improved communication, coordination, and cooperation.
Thursday | Monday - Thur 11th & 15th–17th Sept | Pre- & Post Engagements
Special Reflections & Diplomatic Engagement
As part of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025, delegates have the exclusive opportunity to host or meet VIP speakers, ministers, business leaders, and institutional partners in targeted one-to-one or small group sessions.
These meetings are designed to provide:
Direct access to decision-makers and industry leaders from East Africa, the UK, and the Commonwealth.
Sector-specific discussions tailored to your business or investment priorities.
Opportunities to explore partnerships, secure investment commitments, and advance trade deals.
Delegates available for pre- and post-summit meetings include:
🔷 Finance, Banking & Investment
- Hon. Matia Kasaija – Minister of Finance and Economic Development
- Hon. Amos Lugoloobi – State Minister for Finance, Planning
- Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba – Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Uganda
- Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi – Permanent Secretary & Secretary to the Treasury
- Julius Kakeeto – Managing Director, PostBank Uganda
- Irene Mutyaba Kabiri – Corporate Banking Director, Absa Bank Uganda
- Dr. Christine Charity Mwebesa – Presidential Assistant for Economic Affairs
🔷 Infrastructure, Transport & Urban Development
- Hon. Francis Ecweru – Minister of State for Works and Transport
- Prince Juuko Richard – Ministry of Lands & Urban Development
🔷 Energy, Natural Resources & Environment
- Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa – Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
- Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment
🔷 Trade, Industry & Chambers
- Hon. Francis Mwebesa – Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
🔷 Tourism, Culture & Creative Industries
- Juliana Kagwa – Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Board
- Susan Nsibirwa – Managing Director, Nation Media Group | Monitor Publications
🔷 Science, Technology & Innovation / Digital Economy
- Dr. Monica Musenero – Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Badru Ntege – Founder/Director, NFT Consult Ltd
🔷 Governance, Policy & Diplomacy
- Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga – 1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for East Africa
- Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa – Director, Citizenship and Immigration, Uganda
- General David Muhoozi – Minister of State for Internal Affairs
🔷 City Development & Local Governance
- Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki – Executive Director, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
How to Participate:
Delegates wishing to host or book one-to-one meetings with VIP participants are encouraged to register their interest early. Pre- and post-summit sessions have limited availability and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.