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]
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.