John Ddumba Ssentamu (born 1953) is a Ugandan economist, academic and banker. He is a professor of economics and former Vice-Chancellor (2012-2017) at Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university, founded in 1922.[1] He is chairman of Centenary Bank, the second-largest indigenous commercial bank in the country.
John Ddumba Ssentamu | |
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| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) Masaka, Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics) (Doctor of Philosophy in Economics) University of Waterloo (Master of Arts in Economics) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, academic, banker, academic administrator |
| Years active | 1979 – present |
| Title | Former Vice-Chancellor, Makerere University & Professor of Economics |
Background edit
He was born in 1953, in Masaka District, Buddu County, Central Uganda.[2]
Education edit
Professor Ddumba Ssentamu attended St. Mary's College Kisubi for his 0-Level and A-Level classes (S1-S6). He then entered Makerere University in 1974, to study Economics, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Economics, in 1977. He then left Makerere to pursue further studies in Canada.[3]
He obtained the degree of Master of Arts in Economics, from the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in 1979. He then returned to Makerere to pursue his doctorate degree, graduating with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), also in Economics.[4][5]
Professional career edit
For over 35 years, he has served as lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor and professor at Makerere University. At the time of his appointment to his current post, he was the Principal of the College of Business and Management Science at Makerere University. He is reported to have about 30 publications to his name. He has served as chairman of the board at Centenary Bank for over 10 years. During that period, the bank has grown from a small microfinance institution into the second-largest indigenous commercial bank in Uganda. Over the years, Professor Ddumba Ssentamu has served as an external examiner, part-time lecturer or external vetter for staff promotions at one of the following institutions:
- The University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- The University of Ghana in Legon, Ghana
- The University of Swaziland in Mbabane, Swaziland
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana and
- The University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania
He has also served as a consultant for various United Nations agencies including UNDP, FAO, WHO, WFP, and others like USAID and the Swedish Government.[6]
Personal details edit
Ssentamu is married. He is of the Roman Catholic faith.
Succession table as Vice-Chancellor of Makerere University edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Tuhereze, Elias (15 September 2017). "Professor Ddumba Is Makerere Vice Chancellor". Makerere University. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ Kagolo, Francis (13 September 2012). "We Shall Rebuild Makerere – Professor Ddumba". New Vision. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ mwamai (7 October 2019). "Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu". Makerere University. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Talemwa, Moses (12 July 2009). "Professor Ddumba: Modern Professor". The Observer. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ Campus, News (2012). "Profile of Professor John Ddumba, Makerere university Vice Chancellor". CampusTimesUg.Com. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Kagolo, Francis (28 August 2012). "Professor Ddumba Is New Makerere Vice Chancellor". New Vision. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.