Ugandan national Dr Alex Mubiru is the new African Development Bank (AfDB) Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office and Country Manager designate for Kenya.
Mubiru whose appointment is effective May 1, 2025 will be responsible for the bank’s regional operations, project management, and stakeholder engagement across a dozen countries, ensuring alignment with AfDB’s 10-Year Strategy.
He will oversee an active portfolio valued at $16.8 billion comprising 314 unique operations.
“Alex’s extensive experience within the Bank, his deep institutional knowledge, and his personal leadership style make him an invaluable asset at this critical juncture. His strategic insight and ability to drive results will be instrumental in streamlining initiatives, overseeing program management, and effectively engaging with partners and beneficiaries. I am confident that he will have an immediate and positive impact, strengthening our work in Eastern Africa,” said Dr Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President.
Dr. Mubiru who has over 25 years of experience in international development joined the bank in 2009 and has served in various capacity including Principal Research Economist, Principal Country Economist, Lead Strategy & Operational Policies Advisor, Division Manager for Resource Mobilization & Sovereign Partnerships, Country Manager for Tanzania, Director of Strategy & Delivery in the President’s Cabinet, and, since August 2022, as Director General of the Cabinet Office of the President.
“Leading the Bank’s work in Eastern Africa is a significant responsibility, and I am committed to working with our dedicated teams and partners to drive impactful development outcomes. Together, we will strive to meet the high expectations of our shareholders, beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders, delivering measurable progress and contributing to Africa’s ongoing transformation,” said Dr Mubiru.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics from Macalester College, and dual master’s degrees in public affairs and urban & regional planning, as well as a PhD in Public Affairs from Princeton University.
