CFO Playbook

As CFO, Byarugaba leads the Bank of Uganda’s financial operations, managing everything from budgeting and compliance with international financial reporting standards to supervising critical government projects. These include the Agricultural Credit Facility for farmers and the Small Business Recovery Fund, which supports businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Until recently, he also spearheaded the bank’s payment systems, licensing fintech operators and ensuring the seamless operation of systems like real-time gross settlements and the East African Payment System. In his extensive role, Byarugaba ensures that every shilling spent by the central bank aligns with policy, integrity, and professionalism. His steady hand…