Dr. Fred Muhumuza swearing in as the new Chairperson of VisionFund Uganda (VFU)
October 3, 2025 — Dr. Fred Muhumuza, a highly respected economist, Director of the MUBS Economic Forum, and Senior Lecturer at Makerere University Business School, has been appointed Chairperson of VisionFund Uganda (VFU), a leading microfinance institution and subsidiary of VisionFund International.
His appointment marks a strategic milestone for the organization, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, innovation, and inclusive financial growth across Uganda.
Dr. Muhumuza succeeds Mr. Frederick Mwesigye, who successfully led VFU for the past two years, steering the organization through a period of significant expansion and innovation. Under Dr. Muhumuza’s leadership, stakeholders anticipate continued growth, strengthened institutional performance, and enhanced impact on communities through inclusive finance initiatives.
The appointment was formally announced at a high-profile ceremony held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, which also celebrated the commissioning of VFU’s new head office in Kamwokya a landmark achievement reflecting the organization’s operational excellence.
Dr. Muhumuza brings over two decades of experience in economic policy, financial sector development, and institutional reform. He has served as an Economic Advisor to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Research Fellow at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC); and held senior leadership positions at KPMG Uganda and Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU), where he led initiatives focused on policy reform, governance, and financial inclusion.
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) community has warmly celebrated his appointment, expressing pride in his continued contributions to national development and extending their best wishes as he assumes this critical leadership role.