Local Currency Financing for PPPs

Meet our expert moderator and speakers!

PRIMAH ATUGONZA KYAMBADDE  

Head, PPP & Infrastructure, African Legal Support Facility (ALSF)

Primah Atugonza Kyambadde is a Ugandan lawyer licensed in both Uganda and New York, with 13 years of experience advising African governments, lenders, multilaterals, and companies on infrastructure and energy projects. She currently leads the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) portfolio at the African Legal Support Facility, hosted by the African Development Bank.

Primah previously worked at Uganda’s leading law firm, MMAKS Advocates, advising on project finance, particularly in energy. She has completed secondments with international firms including Anjarwalla & Khanna (Nairobi) and Hogan Lovells (London), and has lectured contracts law at the International University of East Africa.

She is passionate about leadership, team development, and mentoring women. A regular speaker at global industry events, she currently chairs the Africa Chapter of the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP).

PAUL HORROCKS

Head, Private Finance for Sustainable Development Unit, Development Co-operation Directorate, OECD

Paul Horrocks is a seasoned executive leader with a proven track record in tackling complex public policy challenges, including the role of development finance in transitioning economies and advancing sustainability goals. He is a disciplined, strategic thinker with demonstrated success in driving strong financial and operational performance—most notably through the development of the Blended Finance concept and the OECD’s leadership in promoting it. Horrocks brings excellent interpersonal and team-building skills, shaped by extensive experience across both private and public sector organizations.

SIYANDA MFLATHELWA

Sector Head of PPPs and Concessions – Infrastructure Finance at RMB

Siyanda Mflathelwa is a seasoned investment banker and infrastructure finance specialist with over 16 years of experience in structuring complex PPPs and project finance transactions, particularly in the power and transport sectors. She leads the PPPs & Concessions portfolio at RMB and is a member of the Infrastructure Sector Solutions executive committee.

A recognized thought leader, Siyanda was awarded RMB’s Founders’ Medal of Honor in 2024—the firm’s highest dealmaking accolade—and won the ABSIP Award in 2021 for the high-impact Beitbridge Border Post Redevelopment PPP.

Her landmark transactions include the 75MW Umoyilanga hybrid power project, the USD300m Beitbridge Border Post in Zimbabwe, San Pedro Port (Côte d’Ivoire), and multiple large-scale IPP deals including Kathu Solar Park and Xina Solar One. She is known for her integrity, ambition, and deep industry insight, with contributions featured in The Banker, Financial Mail, and Business Day.

DANIEL MUELLER

Chief Operating Officer, InfraCredit

Daniel Mueller is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at InfraCredit, where he has played a key role since its launch in 2017. With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure finance, he has led landmark transactions including Nigeria’s first long-term corporate infrastructure and green bonds, helping catalyze over ₦200 billion in local currency financing.

A former JP Morgan banker, Daniel has also held roles at Deloitte and Global Emerging Markets, supporting over $300 million in infrastructure investments across West Africa. He holds a magna cum laude degree in Economics from the Wharton School, speaks French, and is a CFA Level III pass. He lives in Lagos with his family.

ARUN KUMAR
Principal Investment Officer,
African Development Bank Group

Arun Kumar is an investment and strategy professional with nearly two decades of experience in developing, financing, and executing high-impact projects in emerging markets. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Currently, as a Principal Investment Officer at the African Development Bank Group, he manages social sector investments across Africa.

Kumar’s expertise includes policy advisory, PPP models, risk assessment, innovative financing, project preparation facilities, co-financing, partnerships, and blended finance products. He also has a deep understanding of infrastructure financing at various stages and extensive experience in management consulting.