Who is Robert Kalumba? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, career, work and experience, relationship with Ibrahim Bbosa Kibuuka, Jennifer Musisi, KCCA, early life and education of the current Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at URA.
Robert Kalumba is a seasoned Ugandan communications professional with a long history in journalism, public relations, and corporate affairs.
He is currently serving as the Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), a position he was appointed to in May 2024.
He is a prominent voice on matters of public policy and communication, particularly regarding taxation and national development.
Family & Marriage Life
Robert Kalumba is a husband and proud father of two boys, Isaiah and Sean.
He first met his wife, Irene, while he was a student in London, UK.
He is a fan of Congolese rumba music and talks a lot about Ndombolo and Fally Ipupa’s dance moves.
Robert has a younger brother named Dan Kalumba.
Education Background
Robert Kalumba attended the prestigious King’s College Budo for his secondary education.
This was followed by studies at Makerere University and the University of East London, which helped shape his career path in communication and public affairs.
While a student in London, UK, he worked diligently as a kitchen porter at the Haldini Hotel to finance his education and living expenses.
Career and Professional Work Experience
Kalumba’s career began in journalism, where he worked as a journalist and columnist for the Daily Monitor, a major Ugandan newspaper, under the then Features Editor Carol Beyanga.
Around the same time, he was also working part-time with SMS Media, a firm specializing in bulk short messaging.
He transitioned to public relations and corporate communications, building a reputation for managing the public image of large institutions.
In February 2012, Kalumba joined Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), under the organization’s first Executive Director, Jennifer Musisi as the Communications and Media relations officer.
During his tenure at KCCA, he also served as the deputy spokesperson and publicly championed and defended the authority’s policies and key programs.
In May 2024, Robert Kalumba was appointed Public & Corporate Affairs Manager at URA.
In this role, he leads URA’s communications department, responsible for shaping public relations, stakeholder engagement, and promoting the Authority’s mission and values.
He also serves in the capacity of the acting Assistant Commissioner of Public and Corporate Affairs (CPA) after Ibrahim Bbosa Kibuuka was deployed as Assistant Commissioner of Tax Education and later as the Assistant Commissioner of Public and Corporate Affairs (CPA) when Bbosa resigned.
Work experience background summary
| Years | Institution | Position |
| May 2024 – Present | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) | Public & Corporate Affairs Manager |
| February 2012 – April 2024 | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) | Communications and Media relations officer / Deputy Spokesperson |
| Daily Monitor | Journalist and Columnist |
Achievements and Awards
Kalumba is recognized for his expertise in corporate communication, particularly his ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including the media, the public, and government officials.
His skill in managing public perception and his understanding of both media and regulatory environments have been central to his career success.
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