Anne Abeja Muhwezi
Anne Abeja (née Anne Abeja), is a Ugandan lawyer and corporate executive, who, since October 2013, serves as the Company Secretary and head of the legal department at Housing Finance Bank, a Ugandan retail commercial bank.[1]
Anne Abeja | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 1977 (age 43–44) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (Chartered Secretary) Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (Master of Business Administration) |
| Occupation | Lawyer and Company Secretary |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Legal Matters |
| Title | Company Secretary & Head of Legal Department at Housing Finance Bank |
| Spouse(s) | Divorced |
Prior to assuming her current position in 2013, she served, for nearly nine years, as the company secretary of Monitor Publications, the publishers of the Daily Monitor newspaper in Uganda.[2]
Education
Abeja holds a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. She also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from the Law Development Centre, also in Kampala.[2] She is a member of the legal bar in Uganda.[3]
She is a qualified Chartered Secretary and also holds a Master of Business Administration, awarded by the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute.[2]
Career
From January 2005 until October 2013, Anne Abeja served as the Company Secretary at Monitor Publications.[2] She was the company's legal representative in February 2010, when Angelo Izama, a senior reporter, and Henry Ochieng, editor of the Sunday Monitor news magazine, were sued by the government of Uganda, alleging that the duo had defamed the president of Uganda.[4]
In October 2013, she was hired by Housing Finance Bank, Uganda's largest mortgage lender as the Head of Legal & Compliance Department and Company Secretary. She still serves in that position as of November 2018.[1][2]
Other considerations
In her capacity as Company Secretary, Anne Abeja Muhwezi sits on the Board of Directors of Housing Finance Bank, in Uganda.[1]
She is an accomplished champion sportswoman, excelling in badminton, lawn tennis and pool.[5]
She is also a member of the East African Law Society serving in different capacities including: 2006-2008 EALS Council Member, 2008-2010 Deputy Secretary General, 2010-2012 Secretary General and 2016-2018 Vice President-Regional Integration.
References
- Housing Finance Bank (30 June 2018). "Housing Finance Bank: Board of Directors: Company Secretary: Anne Abeja". Kampala: Housing Finance Bank. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Anne Abeja, Company Secretary & Head of Legal and Compliance Department at Housing Finance Bank". Linkedin.com. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- Uganda Law Library (13 November 2018). "Uganda Law Library: Advocate's profile: Anne Abeja Muhwezi". Kampala: Uganda Law Library. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- CPJ (3 February 2010). "Museveni accuses two Ugandan journalists of libel". New York City: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- Opus, Samson (22 March 2011). "Abeja Stars As Chairman's Cup Ends". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
External links
- Media Regulators: No One Has Complained over Media Reports about Gen Sejusa As of 21 May 2013.