Francis Mwebesa
Hon. Francis Mwebesa | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Mwebesa Uganda |
| Education | Ntare School |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Commerce) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Known for | Trade and industrial policy |
| Nickname | Frank |
Francis (Frank) Mwebesa is a Ugandan politician who serves as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in the Cabinet of Uganda.[1][2][3][4]
Education background
Mwebesa holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Nairobi University. He attended Ntare school for his secondary school studies.[5] He is an Anglican and member of the Church of Uganda.
Career
Mwebesa worked with Dunlop East Africa in 1970. From Dunlop he joined East African Steel Corporation where he served as the General Manager until 1980.[4]
He also worked with Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Centenary Bank in Uganda as Board member.[5]
Mwebesa also served as Senior Presidential Advisor and was later appointed as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives since 2021.[6] He is also a businessman and investor.
See also
References
- ^ "NEW CABINET: Museveni drops Kutesa, 10 ministers". The Independent Uganda. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Top Leaders – Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives". Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ Odeng, Michael; Etukuri, Charles (28 October 2025). "News: Minister rescinds decision to probe UNBS boss". New Vision. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Business: Saudi envoy, minister Mwebesa discuss trade". New Vision. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Hon. Francis Mwebesa". Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "NEW CABINET: Museveni drops Kutesa, 10 ministers". The Independent Uganda. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2025.