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. Jemimah Connie Akiror

Dr. Jemimah Connie Akiror is the Manager of Asset Management at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), where she leads the development and implementation of the Company’s Asset Management Policy, Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), and initiatives to strengthen organizational asset management capability. Under her leadership, UEGCL’s asset management maturity has progressed from 0.7 at the initial assessment to 2.2, reflecting significant progress in establishing and embedding asset management practices across the organization.

With a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a Diploma in Asset Management from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), Dr. Akiror combines deep technical expertise with strategic asset and business management. Her technical experience includes electromagnetic modelling and performance analysis of hydro generators, supported by research and several peer-reviewed publications. Her professional career includes development and implementation of asset management systems and supporting the preparation and establishment of operations and maintenance (O&M) systems for major hydropower projects during construction with a focus on ensuring operational readiness, maintenance requirements, procedures, resources and technical documentation for the transition into operations.

Dr. Akiror is actively engaged in the development and advancement of industry good practice through her contributions to IEEE, CIGRE and CEATI, with particular interests in asset lifecycle management, reliability, condition assessment, refurbishment and replacement strategies, and the economic evaluation of critical power generation assets. Her work focuses on bridging engineering, asset management and strategic decision-making to improve the performance, risk management and lifecycle value of power generation assets.

Dr. Akiror is a member of the IAM Uganda Chapter and serves as the Chairperson of the Qualifications, Training & Professional Development Committee.

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 is a seasoned asset management professional with over a decade of experience in physical asset optimization and maintenance. He has successfully supported strategic asset management initiatives across various sectors, including; real estate, healthcare, education and mining, with a strong focus on aligning operations with ISO 55000 standards. His expertise spans asset lifecycle planning, maturity audits/assessments, and systems implementation.

Henry holds the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Diploma (UK), and is both a Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) and a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).

Beyond his technical contributions, Henry serves as the Programs and Communications Lead (Director) at the IAM Uganda Chapter where he is deeply committed to advancing the asset management profession in Uganda and East Africa at large.

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.