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By Caroline Nassuuna

Communications Officer

ICPAU

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has honoured its distinguished members for their outstanding service to the Institute and the accountancy profession during the Presidential dinner held on 30 April 2025 at Hotel Africana, Kampala.

The event recognised individuals who have, since the Institute’s inception voluntarily contributed to the advancement of the profession and the nation. These include members who have served on various committees of Council, the ICPAU Secretariat, and the Council itself.

In his opening remarks, CPA Derick Nkajja, the Secretary/CEO of ICPAU, acknowledged the crucial role these members have played in the Institute’s success.

“Today, we celebrate and remember the past, while looking forward to the continuous growth of our profession. We honour those who freely gave their labour for the service of the nation,” he stated.

More than 200 individuals were recognised at the glamorous evening, including current and former Council members, committee members, and past Presidents of the Institute. The occasion was a true celebration of leadership, service, and legacy in the accountancy profession.

In her address, ICPAU Council President, CPA Josephine Okui Ossiya, paid special tribute to the Institute’s founders, describing them as passionate visionaries with limited means but immense dedication.

“From a crammed, single-roomed office with just six staff members in 1998, the Institute has grown remarkably. Today, we own several properties, including a multi-billion-shilling modern construction project underway at Plot 42, Bukoto Street. We also have acres of freehold land in Lubowa and recently acquired land for the development of a state-of-the-art examination centre in Kampala,” she said.

CPA Ossiya also honoured departed leaders, including Fawn Cousens and Pius Bahemuka, for their foundational contributions to the Institute.

“They laboured to impact the lives of both today and tomorrow,” she noted.

Speaking on behalf of the honourees, CPA Stephen Ineget, Chairperson of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards Committee, expressed deep appreciation to the Institute.

“Gratitude is key to growth and progress. Recognising the work of those who have built ICPAU over the years is both commendable and necessary. I applaud the Institute for this thoughtful gesture,” he remarked.

The 2025 President’s Dinner came at a time when the current ICPAU Council is preparing to conclude its term of service. Since taking office in 2023, the Council has achieved several milestones: establishing a research arm for the Institute, introducing masterclasses tailored to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) goals, automating member and student services, setting up a benevolent fund for bereavement support, and launching Regional Member Networks to strengthen the presence of accountancy across the country.

The evening was not only a tribute to the past but also a reaffirmation of the Institute’s commitment to shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for the accountancy profession in Uganda.

The following past Council and Committee members were recognised:

Crystal award (CA2022-10)

S/N

Name

Position

Years

  1.  

CPA George W. Egaddu

1st President

1994-2001

  1.  

CPA David D. Opiokello

2nd President

2001-2004

  1.  

CPA Fulgensius Mungereza

3rd President

2004-2007

  1.  

CPA Joseph M.B Baliddawa

4th President

2007-2010

  1.  

CPA Narendra A. Thakkar

5th President

2010-2013

  1.  

CPA Ben Patrick Kagoro

6th President

2013-2016

Chairperson

2019-2024

  1.  

CPA Protazio Begumisa

7th President

2016-2018

  1.  

CPA Frederick Kibbedi

8th President

2018-2021

  1.  

CPA Constant Othieno Mayende

9th President

2021-2023

 

Crystal award (CAA-JC 08)

  1.               

CPA Ben Okello Luwum

Interim Secretary

1993-1994

  1.  

CPA Pius K. Bahemuka

Secretary/CEO

1995-1999

  1.  

CPA Gerard Mbalire Kasanya

Secretary/CEO

1999-2010

 

 

 

Crystal award (CAA-JC 20)

  1.  

CPA John F.S Muwanga

ICPAU Council Ex-Officio

1996-2010

  1.  

CPA Gustavio O.L. Bwoch

ICPAU Council Ex-Officio

1999-2010

  1.  

CPA Stephen Ineget

ICPAU Council Member

2018-2023

  1.  

CPA Geoffrey Byamugisha

ICPAU Council Member

2018-2023

  1.  

CPA Harriet Nabuufu Kiwanuka

ICPAU Council Member

2016-2021

  1.  

CPA Edna Isimbwa Rugumayo

ICPAU Council Member

2016-2021

  1.  

CPA Ruth Doreen Mutebe Nseko

ICPAU Council Member

2013-2021

  1.  

CPA Uthman Mayanja

ICPAU Council Member

2013-2018

  1.  

Eng. Isaac Kasana

ICPAU Council Member

2016-2018

  1.  

CPA Simeon Wanyama

ICPAU Council Member

2010-2018

  1.  

CPA Henry Lwetabe

ICPAU Council Member

2010-2013

  1.  

Godfrey Ssemugooma

ICPAU Council Member

2010-2020

  1.  

CPA Keto Kayemba

ICPAU Council Member

2009-2021

  1.  

CPA Muhammed Moses Ssempijja

ICPAU Council Member

2007-2013

  1.  

CPA Jaqueline Busingye

ICPAU Council Member

2007-2013

  1.  

CPA David Tushabomwe

ICPAU Council Member

2004-2010

  1.  

CPA Murtuza Dalal

ICPAU Council Member

2004-2013

  1.  

CPA Everist Bariyo Mwesigye

ICPAU Council Member

1998-2007

  1.  

CPA Stephen M. Turyahikayo

ICPAU Council Member

1994-1998

  1.  

CPA George W. Egaddu

ICPAU Council Member

1995-2004

  1.  

CPA David D. Opiokello

ICPAU Council Member

1995-2007

  1.  

CPA Fulgensius Mungereza

ICPAU Council Member

1995-2010

  1.  

CPA Joseph M.B Baliddawa

ICPAU Council Member

1995-2010

  1.  

CPA Narendra A. Thakkar

ICPAU Council Member

1995-2014

  1.  

CPA Ben Patrick Kagoro

ICPAU Council Member

2007-2013

  1.  

CPA Protazio Begumisa

ICPAU Council Member

2010-2016

  1.  

CPA Frederick Kibbedi

ICPAU Council Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Constant Othieno Mayende

ICPAU Council Member

2018-2021

 

Crystal award (CAA-JC 27)

  1.  

CPA Jennifer Muhuruzi

Quality Assurance Board

 

Member

 

2020-2024

  1.  

CPA Juliet Stella Mutesi

Quality Assurance Board

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Patrick Michael Ayota

Quality Assurance Board

Member

2021-2024

  1.  

CPA Mary Nalwoga Maurice Mukokoma

Quality Assurance Board

Member

2018-2020

Education & Research Committee

Member

2013-2015

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Regina Kimera

Quality Assurance Board

Member

2021-2024

  1.  

CPA Sheila Ssemugooma

Quality Assurance Board

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Miriam Ekirapa Musaali

Quality Assurance Board

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA George W. Opiyo

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA Johnson Semikore

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Sam R.L Bisase

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Rupam Bhatia

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

Mr. Bernard Bamwine Muhangi

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

Ms. Florence Olango Oyella

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Gervase Ndyanabo

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2019-2024

  1.  

CPA Justine Nnanyange Tumwesigye

Disciplinary Appeals Committee

Member

2016-2024

Disciplinary Committee

Member

2009-2013

  1.  

CPA Robert Kajoro

Disciplinary Appeals Committee

Member

2018-2022

Projects Development Committee

Member

2010-2011

  1.  

CPA Walter Yorac Nono

Education & Research Committee

Member

2013-2024

  1.  

CPA Hadihah Ssali Nakafeero

Education & Research Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Michael Mayanja Lugemwa

Education & Research Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Denis Turyamureeba

Education & Research Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA John C. Ntale Kayondo

Education & Research Committee

Member

2011-2013

Finance & Administration Committee

Member

2009-2011

  1.  

CPA Paul Olweny

Education & Research Committee

Member

2009-2013

  1.  

CPA Eric Settuba

Education & Research Committee

Member

2010-2011

  1.  

CPA Paul Mugoya Waiswa

Education & Research Committee

Member

2010-2011

  1.  

CPA Wilson U. Othieno

Education & Research Committee

Member

2009-2011

  1.  

CPA Samuel Sejjaaka

Public Accountants Examinations Board

Member

2009-2015

Education Committee

Member

2009-2010

Events Management Committee

Member

2009-2013

  1.  

CPA Peter Ssenyange

Education & Research Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Edson Serve Ashabahebwa

Education & Research Committee

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Michael Wanyama Opiema

Education & Research Committee

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Disan Musoke

Education & Research Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Emmanuel Zinabala

Education & Research Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Gerald Nuwamanya

Education & Research Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Paul Kayongo

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Edrinah Nambalirwa

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2018-2020

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Charles Redri Oguttu

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2018-2020

Technical Committee

Member

2010-2018

  1.  

CPA Yahudu .B.H Wadembere

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2009-2011

  1.  

CPA Ronald Akankwasa

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2009-2013

  1.  

CPA Paul Lobe

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2009-2013

  1.  

CPA Daniel R. Makayi

Nangalama

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Hassan B. Musinguzi

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Stella Musisi

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Sam Ntulume

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Sylvia Naigaga

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Fred Andema

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA Elias Kabenge

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2010-2018

Marketing Committee

Member

2009-2011

  1.  

CPA Clare Agaba

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

Members Services Committee

Member

2010-2013

  1.  

CPA Anil Patel

Marketing Committee

Member

2009-2018

  1.  

CPA Geoffrey Jungiera

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Kenan Kamolu

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Frank Kasule

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Anthony Kitongo

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Victoria Bakulumpagi

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Anthony Kintu Mwanje

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Mustapha Mugisa

Marketing Committee

Member

2013-2018

Members Services Committee

Member

2010-2013

  1.  

CPA Luke Nkuubi

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Paul Senyomo

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2011-2013

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA James Okello Onyoin

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Nightingale Mirembe Ssenoga

Finance, Planning & Administration

Member

2013-2018

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA David Frederick Kasumba

Projects Management Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Alice Nyangoma

Projects Management Committee

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Daniel Balibonaki Mwase

Projects Management Committee

Member

2013-2020

  1.  

CPA Joseph Mukisa Lubega

Projects Management Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Eric Lutwama

Projects Management Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Elijah Tugume

Projects Management Committee

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Blessed Jesca Nansove

Projects Management Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Kelvin Musana Mubanga

 

Members Services Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Edward Sempala Mbuga

Members Services Committee

Member

2009-2018

  1.  

CPA Dan Namwanza Badebye

Members Services Committee

Member

2013-2022

  1.  

CPA Pamela Sozi

Members Services Committee

Member

2009-2011

  1.  

CPA Deus Tirwakunda

Members Services Committee

Member

2010-2018

  1.  

CPA James Ekonga

Members Services Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Andrew Ssentumbwe

Members Services Committee

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA David Senoga

Education committee

Member

2010-2011

Members Services Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Mathias Bazongoza Tumwesigye 

Members Services Committee

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA Julius Mununuzi Tegiike

Members Services Committee

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Hitesh Mahendra Mehta

Members Services Committee

Member

2013-2020

Education Committee

Member

2009-2013

  1.  

CPA Diana Mwondha

Members Services Committee

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Sylvia Byekwaso

Members Services Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA John Muhaise Bikalemesa

Events Management Committee

Chairperson

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Prossy Nakigozi

Events Management Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Martin Relson Okwir

Technical Committee

Member

2009-2011

  1.  

CPA Sameer Thakkar

Technical Committee

Member

2011-2013

Events Management Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Joselyn Nakasi

Events Management Committee

Member

2019-2024

  1.  

CPA Michael Owena

Events Management Committee

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Anne Rose Namatovu

Events Management Committee

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Jitesh Ramniklal Bhatt

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Sumesh Joseph D’Cruz

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2018-2020

Public Practice Panel 

Chairperson

2018-2020

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Sarah Nankya Tumwesigye

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2018-2020

Members Services Committee

Member

2009-2011

Internal Audit Panel

Chairperson

2018-2020

  1.  

 CPA Joel Kale Byaruhanga

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2016-220

Industry & Business Panel

Chairperson

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Fixon Akonya Okonye

Technical Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA Henry Duku

Technical Committee

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA Christine Mugume

Technical Committee

Member

2013-2018

  1.  

CPA James Musabe Magson

Technical Committee

Member

2013-2018

Members Services Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Julius Rwajekare

Technical Committee

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA Julius Bamuturaki Mwesigye

Technical Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Sophia Kyomuhendo

Technical Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Julius Tumuhimbise

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2018-2022

Planning & Development Committee

Member

2013-2015

  1.  

CPA Barbara Muchilwa

Planning & Development Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Kenneth Brian Amagu

Planning & Development Committee

Member

2011-2013

  1.  

CPA Peter Kajubi

Projects Development Committee

Member

2010-2011

  1.  

CPA Kenneth Senyondwa

FiRe Awards Committee

Member

2010-2013

  1.  

CPA Florence Nviri Kawuma

FiRe Awards Committee

Member

2010-2013

  1.  

CPA Moses Misach Kajubi

FiRe Awards Committee

Member

2010-2013

  1.  

CPA Emmanuel Muwazi

Projects Development Committee

Member

2010-2011

  1.  

CPA Betty Higenyi Naula

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2021-2024

Education & Research Committee

Member

2015-2018

  1.  

CPA Arnold Ahereza

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Hillary Akuku

Professional Standards Committee

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Stephen Hamya

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Ambrose Ekaju

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2021-2022

Public Practice Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Ida Pamela Nabatanzi

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA John Bosco Turyaheebwa

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Henry Matovu Iga

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Innocent Amanya

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Ibrahim Abayo

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Benson Barigye

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Alex Anganya

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Patrick Musoke

Internal Audit Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Andrew Kawere

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2018-2024

  1.  

CPA Terry Namagga

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Bruno Muhindi

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Fred Paul Nangalama

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Allan Kyambadde Musoke

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Florence Nakyambadde

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Denis Kizito

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Elizabeth Nyarobbo

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Richard Asiimwe

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Mary Matama Milly Maganda

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Medgar Muhimbisa

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Nitinkumar Unadkat

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA James Njoroge

Industry and Business Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Baker Ssekitto

Public Practice Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Thomson Peter S. Kwizina

Public Practice Panel

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Moses Kayonga Busingye

Public Practice Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Innocent Mugangaizi

Public Practice Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Ronald Amega

Public Practice Panel

Member

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Nicholas Sekyali

Public Practice Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Bernard Fred Ochan

Public Practice Panel

Member

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Freda Kaheru Agaba

Public Practice Panel

Member

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Uday Chandubhai Bhalara

Public Practice Panel

Member

2021-2024

  1.  

CPA Ceasar Ediomu

Public Practice Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Edward Ssendiwala

Public Practice Panel

Member

2021-2024

  1.  

CPA James Oriekot

Public Practice Panel

Member

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Charles Alumai

Public Sector Panel

Chairperson

2023-2024

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2018-2024

  1.  

CPA Swalley Sully Ssenteza

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Charles Alumai

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Agnes Sukie Bainomugisha

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Abdul Mubiru

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Isaac Kyaligonza

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Chrispus Aruho

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Annet Musiime

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Paul Sserwadda

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Moses Aleper

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Charles Mushabe Mugisha

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Thadeus Sempijja

Public Sector Panel

Member 

2023-2024

Internal Audit Panel

Member 

2018-2020

Technical Committee

Member

2010-2011

  1.  

CPA Charles Kabunga

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2021-2024

  1.  

CPA Martin Makumbi

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2021-2024

  1.  

CPA Allan Barekye Mugisha

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Julius Kenneth Okurut

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Andrew Lubega

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2023-2024

  1.  

CPA Chelangat Sarah Muzungyo

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2022

Finance & Administration Committee

Member

2011-2018

  1.  

CPA Madina Nabutono

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Ronald Kaweesi Kayizzi

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2022

  1.  

CPA Charles Kabunga

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2021-2022

  1.  

CPA Timothy Basiimampora Tirwomwe

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Justus Rutebemberwa

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Baker Nyakaana

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Eva Nyakana

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2020

  1.  

CPA Stuart Wakiniagi Mutusya

Taxation & Economic Policy Panel

Member 

2018-2020