Maria Kiwanuka | |
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Born | Kampala, Uganda | 12 May 1955
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Commerce) London Business School (Master of Business Administration) |
Occupation(s) | Economist, politician, businesswoman |
Years active | 1984–present |
Known for | Entrepreneurship |
Title | Senior Presidential Advisor on Finance |
Maria Kiwanuka (born 12 May, 1955) is a Ugandan economist, businesswoman and politician who served as Minister of Finance in the Cabinet of Uganda from 27 May 2011 to 1 March 2015.[1][2] Since 2015 she has been Senior Advisor to the President of Uganda on financial matters, responsible for the Bretton Woods Institutions.[3]