Uganda Development Bank Appoints Peter Mukuru as Director of Business Technology

Peter Mukuru

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has announced the appointment of Peter Mukuru as Director of Business Technology and Member of the Executive Committee, strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it accelerates its digital transformation agenda.

Mukuru joins UDB from the African Development Bank, bringing over two decades of executive leadership experience in digital transformation across development finance, regulation, government, utilities, and the private sector.

At UDB, he will lead the Bank’s enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy and oversee the alignment of technology initiatives with its development mandate. His role will focus on strengthening institutional efficiency, governance frameworks, service delivery, and sustainable growth through innovative technology solutions.

Before joining UDB, Mukuru served as IT Project Manager at the African Development Bank, where he led large-scale, multinational digital transformation initiatives at both enterprise and continental levels. His work included the modernization of financial systems, digital workplace transformation, enterprise service management, and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance operational resilience and performance.

He has previously held senior leadership positions at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the Uganda Communications Commission, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation, and TraceCorp Solutions.

Across these institutions, Mukuru delivered enterprise-wide technology programs, including ERP modernization, data and analytics transformation, cybersecurity enhancement, digital payment systems implementation, and business continuity management.

Beyond executive management, Mukuru brings significant corporate governance experience, having served as a non-executive director in fintech, health services, and professional governance institutions. He possesses deep expertise in digital governance, enterprise architecture, risk optimization, and cybersecurity, and offers a strong board-level perspective on technology-enabled strategy and decision-making.

He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Information Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Statistics.

Mukuru is professionally certified in Information Security (CISM), Risk Management (CRISC), Project Management (PMP), Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF), and Service Management (ITIL v4). He has also undertaken advanced training in AI strategy and governance, the digital economy, digital payment systems, and innovation management.

Outside his professional career, Mukuru is actively engaged in community service and leadership development through Rotary International, where he has held several district- and club-level leadership roles in Uganda.

His appointment signals UDB’s continued commitment to leveraging technology as a strategic enabler of Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.