Francis Mwebesa

Francis Mwebesa is a Ugandan politician who serves as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in the Cabinet of Uganda.

Education background

Mwebesa holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Nairobi University. He attended Ntare school for his secondary school studies.

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.
He also worked with Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Centenary Bank in Uganda as Board member.
Mwebesa also served as Senior Presidential Advisor and was later appointed as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives since 2021. He is also a businessman and investor.