Who is Julianne R. Mweheire? Flash Uganda Media looks at her biography, age, husband, family, career, work and experience, MTN Uganda, relationship with Mr Elly Rwakakoko, Dr. Tumubweine Twinemanzi, early life and education of the current Director of Economic Regulation, Content & Consumer Affairs at UCC.
Julianne Rwakakoko Mweheire, commonly known as Julianne R. Mweheire, is a Ugandan corporate executive and management professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications and regulatory sectors.
She currently serves as the Director of Economic Regulation, Content & Consumer Affairs (sometimes cited as Director of Content Development and Industry Affairs) at Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
Julianne is highly recognized for her strategic contributions to economic regulation and content development in Uganda.
Early Life and Family background
Julianne Mweheire was born in 1975 in Ruhama County, Ntungamo District of Uganda.
Her father is Elly Rwakakoko, a well-known figure who previously served as the Director-General of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Managing Director of Uganda Commercial Bank (UCB).
This was followed by his retirement into private life in the early 2000’s where he became a businessman mostly dealing in hardware.
Education Background
Julianne began her education in Kampala at Kitante Primary School.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management, with majors in Management, Economics and Accounting.
She earned a Master of Science in Telecommunications Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, USA, specializing in Global Innovations of Telecommunications.
Education background summary
| Years | Institution | Status /Award |
| Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management | ||
| 2007 – 2009 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Master of Science in Telecommunications Management |
Career and Professional Work Experience
Julianne R. Mweheire spent almost 18 years at MTN Uganda, the country’s largest mobile network operator, where she held various roles, including Senior Manager for Carrier Relations and Senior Accountant for Interconnection and Roaming.
She joined Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in August 2018 as the Director of Content Development and Industry Affairs, replacing Dr. Tumubweine Twinemanzi, who transferred to Bank of Uganda.
In this leadership position, she oversees policies related to competition, content development, and consumer protection within the sector.
From April 2021 to May 2022, she briefly served as the Data and Insights Director for Mobile Money at GSMA.
Work experience background summary:
| Years | Institution | Position |
| August 2018 – Present | Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) | Director of Economic Regulation, Content, and Consumer Affairs |
| April 2021 – May 2022 | GSMA | Data and Insights Director for Mobile Money |
| November 2000 – July 2018 | MTN Uganda | Senior Manager, Carrier Relations |
Other Career Accomplishments
Mweheire is a vocal advocate for Uganda’s film sector, supporting initiatives like the Uganda Film Festival and proposing the introduction of formal film courses in universities to nurture local talent. She also launched the Women in Film Symposium Uganda in October 2024 under the Women in Film Organization.
She has publicly addressed the need for heightened consumer protection in areas like mail security, cybersecurity, and e-commerce to prevent fraud and protect supply chain integrity.
Achievements and Awards
Julianne Mweheire is recognized for her extensive experience in telecommunications, with specialized knowledge in competition, consumer protection, and economic regulation.
She has thus greatly contributed to public regulatory interventions, for example, speaking on how data usage trends have shifted in Uganda, data pricing, and consumer experiences with different telecommunications services.
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