Tereza K. Mbire

Tereza Mbire (also known as Mama Mbire; born 25 December 1934) is a Ugandan entrepreneur, presidential advisor and advocate. She is a co-founder of the Uganda Women's Finance and Credit Trust and founder of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs' Association Ltd.

Biography Mbire started her studies at Butare Primary School and went to Rushoroza Girls' School for secondary school. She later trained as a teacher at Kinyamasika Teachers college.

She left her teaching job to take advantage of the scholarship Israel was offering for people training in hotel management. She spent 2 years in Israel, receiving a diploma in hotel and tourism management from Tel Aviv's Tadmora hotel.

Personal life Tereza Mbire was married to Possiano Mbire with whom she had 6 children and 10 grandchildren. Her husband died in 1985.

The song "Maama Mbire" by Bobi Wine and Juliana Kanyomozi was a dedication from her son Charles Mbire to celebrate her 70th birthday in 2004.