By Naomi Namusoke/KMA Updates
KAMPALA, 11 July 2025 — The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has officially announced the appointment of its new Council, which will steer the organization’s strategic direction and regulatory functions for the next two years, from 2025 to 2027.
The announcement, made today at the ICPAU headquarters in Kampala, follows the provisions of Section 8 of the Accountants Act. The Council serves as the governing body of the Institute and is responsible for oversight of the accountancy profession in Uganda.
The newly appointed Council is composed of seasoned professionals from both the public and private sectors. Their expertise spans audit, finance, education, policy, and corporate governance. The full list of the 2025–2027 Council members is as follows:
CPA Timothy David Ediomu – Partner, Ediomu and Company (Council President)
CPA Alfred Beitwababo Kabuchu – Partner, Biz & Co. (Vice President)
CPA Dr. Albert Otete – Partner, J. Samuel Richards & Associates
CPA Christine Mugume – Partner, CMK & Co.
CPA Nancy Amuge Owino – Finance Manager, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
CPA Sandra Nakibuule Batte – Associate Director, Markets & Business Development, Ernst & Young
CPA Annet Nantumbwe – Partner, Hill & Associates
CPA Dr. Fixon Akonya Okonye – Internal Auditor General of Uganda
CPA Stephen Ojiambo – Commissioner Accounts, Ministry of Finance
CPA James Bantu – Assistant Auditor General-Audit, Office of the Auditor General
Representative of the Higher Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Sports (Position currently vacant)
CPA Derick Nkajja – Secretary/CEO, ICPAU
The incoming Council brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to upholding the standards of the accountancy profession in Uganda. Speaking after the announcement, ICPAU extended its gratitude to the outgoing Council for their dedicated service and impactful contributions to the Institute, the profession, and the country at large.
The Council’s work will be supported by various statutory committees including the Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), the Quality Assurance Board, the Disciplinary Committee, the Disciplinary Appeals Committee, and other functional committees that ensure the integrity and advancement of the profession.
About ICPAU
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is the national Professional Accountancy Organisation, established in 1992 under the Accountants Act, Cap. 264. The Institute’s core mandate includes:Regulating and maintaining the standard of accountancy in Uganda
Prescribing and enforcing professional conduct among accountants
ICPAU is a member of both the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), reflecting its strong regional and global presence in the profession.