The Governor Bank of Uganda, Emmanuel Mutebile is dead

JUST IN: The Governor Bank of Uganda, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, is dead. Mutebile passed away this morning at 5:30 am.

Details to follow from our coverage.

Here are some of the social media reactions to the news:

I am saddened by the news of the passing on of our gallant alumnus Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile who has also been the Governor of the Bank of Uganda. While at @Makerere, Professor Mutebile served as Guild President. pic.twitter.com/fwx18IFi8s

— Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe) January 23, 2022

The great Icon of our economic Journey as a Country,a banking genius and a patriot has rested.We shall hold on to his legacy of dedication to the service of his Country. RIP Prof.Mutebile. pic.twitter.com/AA2NWQvsOq

— Anita Annet Among (@AnitahAmong) January 23, 2022

Parliament has learnt of the death of the Governor, @BOU_Official, Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile.
The Parliamentary Commission conveys it's condolences to the family,friends,staff of the bank & the country at large for the loss of the great son of Uganda.May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/DcRzRnqFQ6

— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) January 23, 2022

Uganda Central Bank Governor E. Tumusiime-Mutebile, Jan. 27, 1949 – Jan. 23, 2022. Disliked by those who were for a parasitic command economy, Emmanuel believed in Ugandan grit. That in a free market, they could engineer a dramatic economic recovery. He was RIGHT. RIP. /1/ pic.twitter.com/v30lfeI0Qh

— Charles Onyango-Obbo (@cobbo3) January 23, 2022

The death of Prof Mutebile is a sad loss for Uganda's financial ecosystem. A great & deep mind with bold ideas that managed to hold our economy together with utmost resilience over the decades. He will be missed.

May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace! pic.twitter.com/v9wjoxN3aH

— Frank K Tumwebaze,MP : Psalms 124 : 1-8 (@FrankTumwebazek) January 23, 2022

JUST IN: The Governor Bank of Uganda, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, is dead.#NBSUpdates pic.twitter.com/GRKE8uPf2O

— Daniel Lutaaya (@DanielLutaaya) January 23, 2022