Jubilee Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Barbara Mulwana as new Non-Executive Director, effective February 2, 2026.
Company Secretary Margaret Kipchumba made the announcement.
“The Board of Jubilee Holdings Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Barbara S. Mulwana as a Non-Executive Director effective 2nd February 2026,” said Kipchumba.
The company described Barbara Mulwana as “a highly accomplished leader with a distinguished track record across the manufacturing, industrial and financial services sectors” and her activeness in mentoring and promoting women in leadership across the region.
Additionally, the Board of Jubilee Holdings has expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to the group’s long-term strategic direction and growth, and has welcomed her to the board.
“The Board welcomes Ms Mulwana and looks forward to her contribution to the Group’s long-term direction and growth,” they noted.
Profile of New Jubilee Holdings Director Barbara Mulwana
Barbara Mulwana is a seasoned leader with extensive experience across the insurance, manufacturing, and financial services sectors.
She is the immediate former chairperson of Jubilee Health Insurance Uganda, the fourth-largest life insurance company in the country, with a 15.5% market share and a gross written premium of UGX 114.8 billion.
Ms Mulwana has held notable board roles, serving as chairman and director at leading institutions, including Hima Cement, Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited, the Presidential CEO Forum, and the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA).
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She was elected chairperson of UMA in May 2017, an industrial lobby and advisory body representing over 600 Ugandan manufacturers and industries.
She began at Nice House of Plastics, a company founded by her late father in 1991, where she served as head of sales and marketing and later as executive director.
Internationally, she worked as an applications engineer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio, USA.
Ms Mulwana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and an Executive Development Program certification from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
She is also an Electronic Document Professional certified specialist. Beyond her corporate roles, she is active in mentoring and promoting women to leadership positions across the region, making her a prominent figure in advancing gender representation in executive roles.
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Jubilee Holdings Limited Overview
Jubilee Holdings Limited is a leading insurance and financial services group headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates across East Africa and the Indian Ocean region, offering life, health, and general insurance products.
The group is publicly listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and has a strong regional presence through subsidiaries and associate companies in Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Mauritius, and the Indian Ocean islands.
Jubilee Holdings provides life insurance, health insurance, and general insurance solutions to individual and corporate clients. Its products include medical cover, life and pension plans, motor and property insurance, and group employee schemes.
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