Chris Kakyo Kaganda

Chris Kakyo Kaganda is a seasoned Asset Management Consultant. He serves as the Head of the Asset Management Solutions Division at Asset Business Solutions, where he is also part of the Management Team. With a Bachelor of Science Degree from Makerere University, alongside professional qualifications in Inventory Management from Uganda Management Institute and Asset Management from the Institute of Asset Management (UK), Chris brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to the asset management field.

He is an affiliate member of The Institute of Asset Management (UK), and continues to champion structured and standards-driven approaches to asset lifecycle management in Uganda and beyond.

Since the inception of Asset Business Solutions in 2012, Chris has been a core member of the team, leading advisory engagements and project-managing asset management service projects as well as improvement initiatives for both public and private sector organizations. Under his leadership, the company has successfully delivered numerous asset management training programs, equipping organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to implement best practices in asset stewardship. His contributions reflect a deep commitment to growing institutional capability in asset management in Uganda and beyond.

Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi

Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi is an accomplished economist and policy analyst and currently serves as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Secretary to Treasury of the Republic of Uganda.

Dr. Ggoobi has spent most of his career teaching economics at different universities, particularly at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) since January 2008 until he was appointed PS/ST in July 2021. He headed a think-tank—the MUBS Economic Forum—that made groundbreaking research and caused public debates which generated viable policy-related solutions to some of Uganda’s economic challenges.

Between September 2017 and September 2020, He served on the Board of Directors of the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), the investment arm of the Government of Uganda. At the end of the term, he was rated the best Director both by fellow Directors and Management. Between June 2020 and July 2021, he served as a Senior Presidential Advisor on National Economy and accomplished several tasks assigned to me by H.E. the President.

Dr. Ggoobi has consulted with several organisations including: the International Labour Organisation (ILO); Overseas Development Institute (ODI) UK; Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES); Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU); Action Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE), and many others. As PS/ST, he has set his agenda to reform the national budget to make it more responsive to national development priorities, improve appraisal and implementation of national development projects, and ensure accountability with measurable results as opposed to paper accountability.

Academic Qualifications

• PhD Candidate, Walden University, USA.
• MA. Economic Policy and Planning, Makerere University, 2011
• BA (Economics Major) (Hons), Makerere University, 2003
• Certificate in Energy Economics, Total Global, 2016
• Certificate in Sustainable Development (With Distinction), Columbia University U.S.A, 2015

Eng. Horace Muhamya

Eng. Horace Muhamya is a dynamic infrastructure professional and public sector leader with a strong track record in engineering, asset management, and water service delivery. As the Founding President of the IAM Uganda Chapter, the first IAM Chapter on the African continent, he is spearheading a national movement toward sustainable and value-driven asset management practices.

Horace holds a BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering, an MBA, an MSc in Environment and Natural Resources, and a Master’s in Public Infrastructure Management. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a registered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Uganda. He is currently pursuing a PhD focused on water service delivery and infrastructure sustainability.

With nearly a decade of experience in Uganda’s water utility sector, Horace currently serves as Deputy Manager at the Ministry of Water and Environment – South Western Umbrella of Water and Sanitation.

He is an alumnus of the Young Expert Programme (WaterWorX) and the Knowledge Co-Creation Program in Japan (JICA).

Eng. Bujure Moses Godfrey

Eng. Bujure Moses Godfrey is a seasoned Civil Engineer with over 18 years of progressive experience in the planning, delivery, and management of water supply and wastewater services in Uganda. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science in Water and Sanitation, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

Throughout his career, Eng. Bujure has been a vocal advocate for structured asset management as a strategic tool for enhancing infrastructure sustainability and improving service delivery. His commitment to advancing asset-based planning, preventive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making has positioned him as a leading figure in Uganda’s water and sanitation sector.

He has served as Utility Manager for three of the country’s regional Umbrella Authorities Central, Eastern, and South Western Umbrellas of Water and Sanitation where he led technical operations, optimized service delivery models, and nurtured cross-functional teams. He serves as a Principal Engineer at the Ministry of Water and Environment, and also holds the critical position of National Coordinator for the Umbrella Utilities, responsible for harmonizing performance, guiding policy alignment, and supporting regional utility transformation.

Beyond his national role, Eng. Bujure actively leads and contributes to multi-sectoral project teams, focusing on infrastructure development, climate resilience, and institutional strengthening. His ability to bridge technical implementation with strategic oversight continues to shape national approaches to asset sustainability and service quality.

Henry Mulindwa

Henry Mulindwa, PMP®, FMP®, CMRP®, CAMA®, IAM-Dip®, is a strategic facility and asset management leader with over 10 years of experience across oil and gas, retail, manufacturing, real estate, and telecommunications. He serves as Facility Manager at SLB’s Buliisa Drilling Support Base on the Tilenga Project, President and Board Chairman of the IFMA Uganda Chapter, and a Founding Board Member and Director of Programs and Communications at the IAM Uganda Chapter. He specializes in translating ISO 55001 and ISO 41001 principles into practical strategies that strengthen reliability, optimize lifecycle costs and deliver long-term asset value.

Henry holds an MSc in Oil and Gas with Energy Management and a BSc in Computer Engineering, together with internationally recognized credentials in project management, facility management, maintenance and reliability, and asset management. His expertise spans asset and Facility management systems, maintenance strategy, across several portfolios and business domains, emphasizing Asset value through holistic asset lifecycle planning, CAPEX and OPEX optimization, maturity assessments, technical building systems, HSE compliance, vendor management and competency-based training. He has helped establish and launch the IFMA Uganda and IAM Uganda chapters, delivered asset management training, developed professional certification courses, moderated industry discussions and contributed to public awareness of facility management in Uganda.

John Woodhouse

John is a Founder (member #001) and Life Fellow of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM).   He led the development of BSI PAS 55 standard for “optimal management of physical assets” and is a UK Expert Representative on the ISO 55000 technical committee. After working with Shell and a large Norwegian engineering company, John set up and has managed a consulting and training organization for the last 30 years (TWPL, now part of the RSK group), working all around the world and in most industry sectors.  He was also Program Director for international MACRO & SALVO collaboration projects, researching and developing best practices for asset management decision-making.  John has also authored multiple books & guides on aspects of Asset Management, including “Managing Industrial Risk”, “Asset Management Decision-making”, the ISO guide “ISO 55000: what, why & how”, the IAM’s “Asset Management Maturity Guide” and “Developing and maintaining a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)”.

Ssanyu Kaganzi

Ssanyu Kaganzi is a passionate advocate for asset management excellence in Uganda and the wider region. She is a driving force behind efforts to shift organizations in Uganda from reactive to proactive asset management practices.

As a Director at Asset Business Solutions and its current CEO, she brings over 17 years of experience in asset management consulting and strategic leadership. Her leadership is marked by her commitment to helping organizations optimize the performance and sustainability of their assets through structured, standards-based approaches.

Ssanyu is an Electrical Engineer from Makerere University, and she is a member of the Institute of Asset Management (UK), holds qualifications from the same. Ssanyu is a pioneer beneficiary of IAM UK’s Edwards Bursary and is a certified ISO 55001 Provisional Implementer.

Her voice has reached global platforms, including the IAM Annual Conference in 2020 and 2021, where she presented on climate change response strategies in East Africa—demonstrating her passion to foster sustainability.

Beyond her professional work, Ssanyu is a born-again Christian, wife, and mother of four biological children. She is deeply devoted to mentoring young people, empowering them to grow holistically and realize their God-given potential.

Kajumba Sandra Matty

Kajumba Sandra Matty is a Registered Electrical Engineer and Asset Management Professional with over ten years of experience in Uganda’s energy sector, spanning power generation, operations and maintenance, engineering project supervision, and strategic asset management. She holds an MSc in Power Systems Engineering, an MBA, and an IAM Diploma in Asset Management (Distinction).

Sandra began her career at Eskom Uganda Limited before joining UEGCL, where she contributed to the installation, testing and commissioning of the 183 MW Isimba Hydropower Plant and later served as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer at the same plant. She also supported the retransfer of the Nalubaale, Kiira and Namanve generation facilities from private players to UEGCL.

Currently serving as a Senior Asset Management Officer at UEGCL, Sandra plays a key role in strengthening UEGCL’s strategic asset management capabilities. She contributed to the review of UEGCL's Asset Management Policy and the development of its Strategic Asset Management Plan, supporting the alignment of asset management practices with corporate objectives. Her work focuses on asset criticality assessment, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis, Reliability-Centred Maintenance, condition monitoring and lifecycle decision-making to optimise asset performance, risk and cost while improving the reliability and long-term value of Uganda’s power generation assets.

Eng. Agrey Ndikubwimana

Asset Management Officer – Planner | Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)

Eng. Agrey Ndikubwimana is a Registered Electrical Engineer and Asset Management professional with over 13 years of experience in Uganda's electricity sector, spanning power infrastructure development, operations, maintenance and strategic asset management. He is registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), a member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), and a certified ISO 55001 Lead Auditor.
He currently serves as an Asset Management Officer – Planner at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), where he contributes to the development and implementation of strategic asset management initiatives, lifecycle asset management plans, condition assessments, risk-based capital investment planning and continuous improvement programmes aligned with ISO 55001. His work supports the sustainable management of UEGCL's electricity generation portfolio, including Nalubaale, Kiira, Isimba, Karuma and Namanve Power Plants.
Agrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University and a Institute of Asset Management Diploma with distinction. He is also pursuing a Master of Science in Power Systems Engineering at Makerere University, with research focusing on power system stability and optimization.
His professional interests include sustainable energy infrastructure, strategic asset management, infrastructure resilience, lifecycle optimization and the integration of asset management principles into organizational decision-making.
At the IAM Uganda Chapter Annual Conference, he will present “Sustainable Energy Infrastructure: Asset Management Lessons from UEGCL,” sharing practical experiences on how strategic asset management contributes to reliable electricity generation, efficient infrastructure investment and Uganda's long-term socioeconomic development.

Mr. Richard Tabaro

Mr. Richard Tabaro is a qualified accountant with over 20 years of experience in public finance management. He currently serves as Assistant Commissioner – Accounts in the Asset Management Department, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, a position he has held for close to six years.

Richard holds an MBA from Makerere University and is a proud member of both ACCA and ICPAU. Throughout his tenure in the Office of the Accountant General, he has championed several key reforms aimed at strengthening financial accountability, improving asset management, and enhancing service delivery across the department, the office, the ministry, and the entire public service.

Guided by the belief that “aim at the bigger target, because any hit will count,” Richard is known for his strategic vision, integrity, and commitment to excellence. He is a compassionate and God-fearing family man. Outside work, he enjoys travelling and soccer, and supports both Villa and Chelsea FC. He also enjoys caring for his two strong Rottweilers.