Our Team

The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) is guided by a dedicated and visionary team comprising the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Sector Council, and Secretariat. Each group plays a crucial role in steering the Chamber’s mission to advance Uganda’s natural resources sector through strategic leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Their collective expertise and commitment ensure that UCEM remains a driving force for sustainable development, responsible resource management, and long-term national prosperity.

UCEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Hon. Richard Kaijuka
Chairman
Dr. Kellen Kayonga
Trustee
Mr. Nicholas Eciimu
Trustee
Hon. Dr. Elly Karuhanga
Trustee
Mr. Sameer Thakkar
Trustee
Mr. Patrick Mweheire
Trustee
Owek. Jeff Baitwa
Trustee

UCEM GOVERNING COUNCIL

Mr. Ashaba Aggrey
Chairperson
Ms. Pamela Natamba
Vice Chairperson
Ms. Catherine Wabomba
General Secretary
Mr. Abdul Kibuuka
Treasurer
Ms. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa
Council Member
Dr. Jennifer Hinton
Council Member
Ms. Amina Bukenya
Council Member
Mr. Jonan Kisakye
Council Member
Mr. Gibson Nangono
Council Member
Mr. John- Bosco Habumugisha
Council Member
Mr. Patience Singo
Council Member
Mr. Peter Muliisa
Council Member
Mr. Humphrey Asiimwe
Executive Secretary

SECTOR COUNCIL

Dr. Frank Mugyenyi
Mining and Mineral Processing Sector
Mr. John Bosco Bukya
Artisanal and Small-Scale Sector
Ms. Ritah Muteesi
Insurance and Brokerage
Mr. Tutu Kagga
Engineering and Construction
Mr Tonny Otoa
Petroleum Downstream
Mr. Oscar Kamukama
Manufacturing Sector
Mr. Deus Mukyenga
Logistics and Transport Sector
Ms. Rosette Komugisha
Labor, Skilling, Entrepreneurship and National Content Sector
Mr. Alex Kakuuku
Sustainability Sector
Ms. Eva Mpalampa
Finance Sector
Ms. Winnie Anyango
Logistics and Transport Sector
Mr. Stewart Mwesigwa
Manufacturing Sector
Ms. Carol. Athiyo
Insurance and Broker Sector
Mr. Moses Mwase
Legal and Compliance Sector
Mr. Derrick Natumanya
Engineering and Construction
Mr. Derrick Rukare
Mining and Mineral Processing Sector

SECRETARIATE

Mr. Humphrey Asiimwe
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Daphine Nimusiima
Head of Operations
Mr. Allan Wandira
Team Leader of Finance and Administration
Eng. Jill Whitehouse
Team Leader Member Services
Ms. Ronnia Tukamuhebwa
Team Leader - Junior Chamber
Mr. Julius Businge
Team Leader - Media and Public Relations
Mr. Arthur Natukunda
IT Officer
Ms. Marilyn Lapwoc
Communications Officer
Mr. Norbert Niwagaba
Capacity Building Officer
Ms. Salma Navuga
Procurement Officer
Ms. Phiona Apio
Projects Officer