Rita Auma is a Ugandan lawyer, author, award-winning mental health advocate, and founder of Heart to Heart Spaces, a community dedicated to creating safe environments for emotional healing and wellness. She has become a leading voice in reshaping how mental health is understood, discussed, and supported in Uganda and beyond. Her openness, her commitment to building spaces of care, and…
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Jacqueline Asiimwe: Reimagining African Philanthropy through Justice, Storytelling, and Leadership
Jacqueline Asiimwe is a Ugandan lawyer, feminist, writer,and philanthropist whose influence extends far beyond national borders. As the founder and CEO of CivSource Africa, she has become one of the continent’s most respected voices in philanthropy and social justice, steering conversations on African-led giving, gender equality, and community resilience. A champion of women’s rights and decolonized philanthropy, her leadership blends…
Read MoreLyn Tukei: Shaping Uganda’s Financial Narrative Through Strategic Communication and Digital Influence
In a communications landscape that demands agility, authenticity, and strategic clarity, Lyn Tukei has emerged as one of Uganda’s most influential voices in public relations, fintech branding, and institutional storytelling. With a decade of experience shaping powerful narratives across government, finance, and technology, Lyn is redefining how public institutions engage citizens and build trust. She currently serves as Manager, Communications…
Read MoreDorothy Natukunda: Uganda’s Strategic Valuation Lead & Real Estate Policy Advisor
Dorothy Natukunda is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), a Registered Surveyor of Uganda (RSU) and a Certified Project Manager (PMP) with over thirteen years of comprehensive experience in both government and private sectors. She is currently working with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development as a Principal Government Valuer. She is also the Chair of Royal Institution of Chartered…
Read MoreConnie Nankya: Elevating Brands Through Strategic Communication, Marketing and Media Mastery
In the dynamic space where storytelling meets corporate strategy, Connie Nankya stands out as a purposeful communicator, marketing and media relations leader. Armed with a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Media Management and an Honors degree in Mass Communication, she has dedicated her career to shaping narratives, building brands, and driving meaningful engagement between organizations and their audiences. A firm…
Read MoreGloria Anek Opwonya: Driving Financial Excellence in Uganda’s Telecom Sector
In the dynamic world of telecommunications, where precision meets innovation, Gloria stands as a pillar of financial leadership and strategic foresight. With nearly two decades of experience in financial operations, planning, and auditing, Gloria has become a key figure in Uganda’s corporate landscape quietly but powerfully moving the nation forward. A Career Defined by Purpose and Progress Currently serving as…
Read MoreAnna Turumanya Kalumuna: Pioneering Affordable Ambulatory Surgery for Rural Uganda
Anna Turumanya Kalumuna is the dynamic Director of the Kyabirwa Surgical Centre (KSC) in Jinja, Uganda, the nation’s first rural freestanding ambulatory surgical centre (ASC), operated under Global Surgical Initiatives. Since 2019, Anna has steered KSC from inception to becoming the leading low-cost surgical hub in Eastern Uganda, with clinical innovation, systems-building, and community-first care at its core . Career…
Read MoreVicky Jolly Bukosera: Quietly Leading Uganda’s Digital Banking Evolution
Vicky Jolly Bukosera may not make noise, but her work speaks volumes. A dynamic banking professional at NCBA Group, she is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital and transactional banking in Uganda and across the region. Her name appears twice on the bank’s internal wall of honor, having earned two performance excellence certificates for her consistency,…
Read MoreDr. Barbara Ofwono Buyondo: Transforming Uganda’s Educational Landscape with Vision and Resilience
Dr. Barbara Ofwono Buyondo is the Founder, Principal, and Director of (VES), a visionary education group in Uganda. Since starting with a single preschool classroom in Mengo in 1999, she has expanded VES to five campuses, serving over 5,000 students in the Mengo, Namugongo, Kyanja, Kyanja-Kaliro, and Entebbe communities, with a staff of more than 530, inclusive of over 60%…
Read MoreJackee Batanda: Writer, Entrepreneur & Legacy Coach Transforming Uganda’s Storytelling Landscape
Jackee Batanda is a celebrated journalist, author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur, whose work spans storytelling, legacy coaching, and literary innovation. She is the Senior Managing Partner at Success Spark Brand Limited, co-founder of Mastermind Africa Group, and the visionary behind The Blue Marble, Uganda’s first writers’ house From Journalist to Legacy Architect With a foundational background in communications and forced…
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