Julianne Rwakakoko Mweheire (née Julianne Rwakakoko), commonly known as Julianne Mweheire, is a Ugandan management professional, accountant and corporate executive. She serves as the Director of Content Development and Industry Affairs at the Uganda Communications Commission, effective August 2018.[1] She previously worked as a Senior Manager, Carrier Relations and a Senior Accountant, Interconnection and Roaming, at MTN Uganda.[1]

Julianne Mweheire
Born1975 (age 48–49)
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materUndisclosed University
(BA in Economics, Accounting and Business Management)
Stevens Institute of Technology
(MSc in Telecommunications Management)
Occupation(s)Telecommunications Manager, Accountant, Business Administrator
Years active2000 — present
Known for Administrative Skills, Technical Expertise
TitleDirector of Content Development and Industry Affairs at the Uganda Communications Commission

Background and education

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She was born in Ntungamo District, in the Western Region of Uganda, to Elly Rwakakoko, a former Director-General of the Uganda Revenue Authority.[2]

She started her early Education at Kitante Primary School in Kampala. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management, Economics and Accounting. Later, she graduated from the Stevens Institute of Technology, in New Jersey, United States, with a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Management.[1]

Work experience

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For a period of nearly twenty years, starting in 2000, Julianne worked in various positions, including as a Senior Manager and as a Senior Accountant, at MTN Uganda, the largest mobile network operator in that East African country.[3]

Upon her appointment to her current position, she replaced Tumubweine Twinemanzi, who was appointed Executive Director of Bank Supervision at Bank of Uganda, Uganda's central bank.[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Sharon Kyatusiimire (6 September 2018). "Julianne Mweheire Replaces Twinemanzi at UCC". Kampala: Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  2. ^ Walakira, Johua (10 September 2018). "Ex URA Boss' Gal Quits MTN, Eats Big At UCC". Kampala: Mulengera News Uganda. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  3. ^ SautiTech Staff (7 September 2018). "Julianne Mweheire replaces Twinemanzi at UCC". Kampala: Sautitech.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  4. ^ Muhi, Claude (6 September 2018). "Julianne R. Mweheire Eats Big At UCC". Kampala: Xclusive.co.ug. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  5. ^ Rupiny, David (7 February 2018). "BoU's Bagyenda Out, Tumubweine in as ED Supervision". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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