Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba
Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba is Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda and Chairman of REEV Group of Companies. He is an economist and public policy advisor with three decades of leadership in macroeconomic management, fiscal reform, and performance measurement across Africa. He earned an MSc from the London School of Economics in 1992, a PhD in Economics from Makerere University in 2004, an MBA focused on central bank monetary policy and commercial bank competitiveness in 2013, and a BSS from Makerere in 1990.
Prof. Nuwagaba has delivered high-level assignments for multilateral and regional institutions, including the African Development Bank, the World Bank, IGAD, UNDP, FAO, WFP, IFAD, and the East African Community. Recent work includes macroeconomic management in fragile states for AfDB, ex-post evaluation of IGAD’s Regional Investment Programme, and national capacity development strategies for Somalia and South Sudan. He led Uganda’s FINSCOPE financial inclusion survey, served on audit and advisory committees at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and contributed to mid-term reviews of Uganda’s National Development Plans.
His portfolio spans financial sector deepening, public expenditure analysis, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, land and resettlement policy, justice sector baselines, and infrastructure and agriculture impact evaluations. He has supervised doctoral and master’s research, published widely on urbanisation, poverty reduction, skills and employment, and economic transformation, and authored the 2024 book “Transformative Economics.”
Honours include the Golden Jubilee Independence Medal (2018), Paul Harris Fellow recognition by Rotary, and inclusion in “World Who is Who” (2004). A committed Rotarian, he has held leadership roles at club and district levels.
Prof. Nuwagaba brings an evidence-led approach to stabilising prices, safeguarding financial stability, expanding access to finance, and aligning public policy with long-term growth. His work bridges government, central banking, and development partners to advance investment, productivity, and inclusive prosperity.
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.