Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum Welcomes New Leadership

The Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum (UCMP) has welcomed new leaders on its Board of Trustees (BOT) and Governing Council during its Annual General Meeting held on July 31 in Kampala, the private sector body – housed inside the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development Headquarters – in Kampala, said in a media statement dated Aug.9.

The newly elected leaders will serve for two years, it said.   

Mr. Patrick Mweheire and Mr. Nicholas Ecimu were elevated to the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Mweheire from Stanbic previously served as the Chairman of the Governing Council for three years, while Mr. Ecimu served as a Council Member for eight years.

The BOT is Chaired by Hon. Richard Kaijuka – Chairman. The rest of the members are Trustees. They are; Hon. Elly Karuhanga, Owek. Jeff Baitwa, Mr. Sam Thakka, Dr. Kellen Kayonga, Mr. Patrick Mweheire and Mr. Nicolas Ecimu.

During the same AGM, members elected Mr. Aggrey Ashaba of Alliad (Formerly GCC Services) as Chairman of the Governing Council, succeeding Mr. Patrick Mweheire of Stanbic. Ms. Pamela Natamba of PWC, formerly the Treasurer, was elected as Vice Chairperson, Mrs. Catherine Wabomba (former UCMP CEO) was elected General Secretary, and Mr. Abdul Kibuuka was elected to the position of Treasurer.

Returning members of the Governing Council include Mr. John Bosco Habomugisha from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Mr. Jonan Kisakye of Uganda Insurers Association, Ms. Aminah Bukenya from CNOOC Uganda Limited, Dr. Jennifer Hinton of Jervois Global Limited and Mr. Gibson Nangono of I & M Bank.

The meeting also voted to include new members Mr. Peter Muliisa from Uganda National Oil Company, and Mr. Patience Singo from Rwenzori Rare Metals.

Mrs. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa from TotalEnergies who has been the Vice Chairperson of the Governing Council is now a member.

The new leaders take office with immediate effect, UCMP said.

“The new leadership will work towards fostering a strong relationship with the government, other private sector bodies, development partners, researchers, and other actors in alignment with Uganda’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) unveiled at COP 28 in Dubai at the end of 2023,” the statement reads in part.

Mr. Aggrey Ashaba said, “The Chamber pledges to continue driving value for our members and country during a time when triple bottom lines are the focus. People, profit, and planet are pertinent in the energy and mining sectors.”