Usisi Amandla Fellowship 2024 Cohort

Kevin Karlo Lakot is a passionate women’s rights activist, politician, and businesswoman dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment and rights across Africa. Currently, she is pursuing her Master in Public Administration at The African School of Governance (ASG) in Kigali, Rwanda. She has served as the Country Representative for the Young Women of Africa (YWOA) in Uganda and as the Country Preside...

Uwera Juliet is an accomplished academic specializing in regional integration, with expertise at the intersection of law, governance, and public policy. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Uganda Christian University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Regional Integration and East African Community Law from the University of Dar...

Charity Ngabirano is a lawyer, journalist, and passionate advocate for human rights, social justice, and good governance. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), an Advanced Diploma in Legal Practice, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication. Charity writes for The New Vision and conducts in-depth interviews with Africa in Dialogue, alongside her legal work with Barir...

Ruth Aber is a lawyer and Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a strong commitment to human rights, civic awareness, and public accountability. She holds an LLB from Makerere University and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. Ruth currently serves as a Legal Officer at Evidence and Methods Lab, a civic tech organization dedicated to strengthening transparency, account...

Sophie Brenda Namonye is a Climate Change Officer at Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment, where she works on climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, with a particular focus on strengthening climate action within national systems. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Technology and Management from Kyambogo University and is deeply committed to advancing climate solut...

Victoria Babirye is an agri-food systems specialist committed to championing policies that improve the livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farmers. She currently serves as a Program Manager at Fairtrade Africa, supporting teams across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, while leading resource mobilization efforts for the East and Central Africa Network. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Ag...

Patricia Ikuret is an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and logistics optimization. She currently serves as Senior Officer, Performance Monitoring at the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), where she oversees performance and compliance within Uganda’s public procurement system in li...

Twikirize Peninah is a dedicated Social Worker with strong experience in community development and grassroots empowerment. She currently serves as the Team Leader at Solidlinks Initiative for Development, a community-based organization in Kasese District focused on improving livelihoods, strengthening resilience, and expanding opportunities for marginalized groups. Peninah holds a Bachelor’s Degre...

Shirley Kansabe is a public health practitioner with strong experience in research, advocacy, and implementation of nutrition and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) interventions. She currently serves as the Nutrition Research, Learning, and Linkage Officer at Kyambogo University, supporting five districts in South Western Uganda through evidence-based nutrition programming. Her work across local and...

Ritah Nakato Nayiga is a statistician with strong training in economics and a deep passion for data analysis and evidence-based decision-making. She currently works as a Graduate Trainee in Data Analytics at Enermech Uganda Limited, where she supports data-driven processes that improve operational efficiency and strategic planning. Ritah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics from K...

Immaculate Comfort Masika is a Library and Information Scientist and Counsellor with a deep passion for reading, community development, and empowering underserved communities. She currently serves as the Program Coordinator at the Kasese Tourism Investors Forum (KTIF), where she supports tourism promotion and community development initiatives that strengthen social impact across Uganda. Masika hol...

Kwera Faith is a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for youth and girl-child empowerment in Uganda, with strong expertise in management, technology, and strategic partnerships. She holds a degree in Human Resource Management from Makerere University Business School and currently serves as the Partnership Expert at Milima Security, contributing to the growth of Uganda’s cybersecurity ecosystem....

Nancy Akello Ongom is a humanitarian leader and youth activist from Northern Uganda, dedicated to advancing human rights and amplifying meaningful youth participation. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Uganda Christian University and currently serves as the Protection Network Coordinator at ActionAid International (IHART), where she coordinates regional protection networks across 16 African...

Atuhaire Baseka Patience is a committed SDG advocate passionate about sustainable development, community empowerment, and transformative leadership. She serves as the Head of Finance and Resource Mobilization at the Bricks Environment and Climate Hub Initiative, a youth-led, gender-balanced advocacy organization advancing environmental sustainability and socio-economic transformation. She also wor...

Kebirungi Hellen is a multifaceted educator, advocate, and entrepreneur dedicated to driving meaningful change in her community. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts in Education from Kyambogo University and additional certifications across leadership, governance, and advocacy. As a teacher, she is passionate about empowering others through knowledge and mentorship. Hellen serves as the Executive...

Nantongo Bashira is a proactive young leader dedicated to advancing girl-child education, youth empowerment, and meaningful youth engagement in global issues. She holds a Master’s degree in Education Management and Administration from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), where she now serves as a part-time lecturer at the Females’ Campus. Bashira has been active in civic and youth leadership s...

About Edna Kanyesigye Edna Kanyesigye is a passionate Programs Officer at Faraja Africa Foundation with over seven years of experience in youth empowerment, advocacy, and policy engagement. Her work spans climate justice, legislative advocacy, and strengthening youth participation in decision-making across Uganda. She coordinates impactful national initiatives most notably the Youth-Led Advocacy i...

About Nabuko Claire Dorothy Nabuko Claire Dorothy is a dynamic, purpose-driven youth advocate and social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering young people across Uganda. She is a certified Life Skills Coach with KIFAD and the founder of Cladona Fashions , a social enterprise equipping young women and girls with skills and employment opportunities. Claire also leads Mbuubi Mind Developers , a clima...