Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa
Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Apollo Kasiita Gowa Co-Founder and Board Advisor, the Summit | Former Head of Uganda’s Citizenship and Immigration Control
Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Apollo Kasiita Gowa is a retired Ugandan military officer, senior public administrator, co-founder of the Summit, and an advisor on the Summit’s Board. He brings decades of experience in military command, national security, strategic leadership, immigration management, and public service.
Before his retirement from active military service, Maj. Gen. Kasiita Gowa served as the head of Uganda’s citizenship and immigration administration, where he oversaw the administration of citizenship, immigration services, border management, and the protection of national security interests. He handed over leadership of the National Citizenship and Immigration Control in March 2026.
During his tenure, he played an important role in strengthening immigration administration, improving border control mechanisms, facilitating legal migration, and supporting the integrity of Uganda’s travel and citizenship documentation systems. His leadership also contributed to efforts to modernise immigration services and improve the management of passports, work permits, residency, and other immigration processes.
A long-serving senior officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, Maj. Gen. Kasiita Gowa built extensive experience in command, strategic security management, institutional leadership, and public administration. He formally retired from active UPDF service on 20 August 2026, following many years of service to Uganda in senior military and public-sector roles.
His career has also involved engagement with national, regional, and international partners on border security, migration management, human trafficking, transnational crime, and other security challenges requiring coordinated institutional responses.
As one of the founders of the Summit and an advisor on its Board, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kasiita Gowa provides strategic guidance informed by his extensive experience in security, governance, institutional development, and regional affairs. He continues to contribute his expertise to initiatives that promote effective leadership, regional cooperation, security, economic development, trade, tourism, and investment.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.