Michael Atingi-Ego has been appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Uganda, with Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba named as the new Deputy Governor.
Atingi-Ego, who previously served as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Atingi-Ego’s appointment comes after the passing of Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who served as the Governor of the Bank of Uganda from 2001 until his death on January 23, 2022. Mutebile was a renowned economist and played a crucial role in shaping Uganda’s economic landscape during his tenure.
Atingi-Ego’s experience and expertise will be invaluable in his new role as Governor. As Deputy Governor, he played a crucial role in shaping the bank’s policies and strategies.
Augustus Nuwagaba, the new Deputy Governor, will work closely with Atingi-Ego to drive the bank’s agenda forward.
This development is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s economic landscape, and market watchers will be keenly observing the new leadership’s moves.
We shall update this post as more news comes in.
