The Board of Directors of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) chaired by Dr. Elly Karuhanga has appointed Mr. Francis Kisirinya as Acting Executive Director following the demise of Mr Gideon Badagawa on 21 June, 2021.
“This appointment commences 1st July 2021 for a period of six months until a substantive Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board,” reads a statement by PSFU.
“We are optimistic that he will follow through to continue promoting private sector competitiveness and development through this transition period.”
Francis has served PSFU in various capacities including deputizing the Executive Director.
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