Former Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Perez Tenywa Bukumunhe has died.
Bukumunhe, a respected banker, author and former politician, had been living near his hometown of Busesa in Bugweri District at the time of his death. News of his passing has drawn tributes from Uganda's financial, political and literary circles.
Family members and close associates confirmed his death on Thursday. They said Bukumunhe had been residing near Busesa in Bugweri District.
Bukumunhe served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda from 1986 to 1990, a period that coincided with the country's early post-war economic recovery and the implementation of major structural adjustment reforms aimed at stabilising the economy.
After leaving the central bank, he joined elective politics and later served in the agricultural sector. He contested for a seat in the 1994 Constituent Assembly, which drafted Uganda's 1995 Constitution, and later retired as chairman of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.
Beyond public service, Bukumunhe was also an author whose writings on economics, governance and national development earned him recognition beyond the banking profession.
Colleagues and associates have described him as a disciplined financial leader and public servant who contributed significantly to the development of Uganda's financial institutions during a transformative period in the country's history.
The family is expected to announce funeral and burial arrangements.
