Waswa Balunywa
Waswa Balunywa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 December 1955 |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi University of Stirling |
| Occupation | Academic administrator |
| Years active | 1983 — 2023 |
| Known for | Academics |
Juma Waswa Balunywa, (born 3 December 1955) is a Ugandan economist, financier, philanthropist, and academic. He served as Principal of Makerere University Business School from 1991-2023.
Balunywa has been credited with spearheading the private students' scheme in Uganda that has become a model for many universities across the country and region. Balunywa is the founder of the Balunywa Foundation, which is based in Iganga District, whose aim is to ensure the community around Iganga has better living standards through education. Balunywa built the AKB Memorial hospital in Iganga District.