Benon Mutambi
| Benon Mutambi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1969 (age 46–47) Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (BSc in Economics & Statistics) (PhD in Economics) University of Zimbabwe (MSc in Economics) |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Years active | 1995 — present |
| Known for | Transparency and credibility |
| Title |
Chief Executive Officer Electricity Regulatory Authority |
Benon Mutambi is a Ugandan economist. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), the government agency responsible for the regulation of electricity tariffs in Uganda.[1][2]
Background and education
He studied at Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in economics and statistics. His Master of Science in economics was obtained from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy in economics was awarded by Makerere University.[1]
Career
He previously taught Economics and Statistics at university level in Uganda. For a period of nine years he worked in the Bank of Uganda, "in the areas of monetary policy, external sector policies, and regional integration". He joined ERA in 2004.[1]
From 2004 until 2011, he worked as the Director of Economic Regulation at ERA. In 2011, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) in Uganda.[1][3][4][5]
Other responsibilities
Dr. Benon M Mutambi is married.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 AEF (11 October 2016). "Profile of Benon M. Mutambi". Africa Energy Forum (AEF). Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Mbanga, Jeff (23 October 2015). "ERA chief explains why you have to pay more for power". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ AIE (9 November 2015). "Benon Mutambi, Chief Executive Officer, Electricity Regulatory Authority, Uganda". Africa Investment Exchange (AIE). Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Munteza W (13 June 2015). "Dr. Benon M. Mutambi, CEO of Electricity Regulatory Authority, Uganda to join powerful speakers at the London- Uganda Investment Forum in UK – 12th Sept 2015". London: Ugandan Convention United Kingdom. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Wesonga, Nelson (11 October 2016). "ERA reduces power tariffs". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Agnes E. Nantaba (19 October 2015). "Uganda: My Wife Is My Best Manager, Adviser - Interview With Dr. Benon Mutambi". The Independent (Uganda) via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 11 October 2016.