Benon Mutambi | |
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Born | 1969 (age 47–48) Uganda |
Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
Nationality | Uganda |
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 | Permanent Secretary in the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Benon Mugisha Mutambi is a Ugandan economist and civil servant, who has served as the Permanent Secretary in the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs, since December 2016. Prior to his appointment to the interior ministry, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), the government agency responsible for the regulation of electricity tariffs in Uganda.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Benon M Mutambi is married.