Board of Directors
Kabiito Karamagi
Chairman of the Board
Managing Partner, LIGOMARC Advocates Caretaker Manager, UPRS Receiver/Manager, WBS Television.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Expert in leasing law
- World Bank and the International Finance Corporation Consultant on finance leasing in Rwanda and Cameroon.
- Seasoned and respected litigator, his wide experience includes representing financial institutions in creditor enforcement claims
- Fellow of INSOL International
- Participated in the Reforms of the Law Governing Personal and Corporate Insolvency in Uganda
- Conducted reviews on the Electricity Regulatory Authority’s Amendments on Umeme Ltd’s Licence.
MEMBERSHIPS:
- INSOL International
- International Bar Association, Insolvency Section
- Uganda Law Society, East African Law Society.
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Global Insolvency Practice Course 2015/2016
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Dip. LP.) –
- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) Hons – Makerere University.
Grace Nakabugo
Board Member
• Advocate, High Court of Uganda
• Member, Uganda Law Society (ULS)
• Member, East Africa Law Society
• Member, ULS IP Law Cluster
• Intellectual Property Expert, ARIPO Directory
• Member, URSB IP Directorate Users’ Forum
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 2019 to date: Principal Associate, MMAKS Advocates
- 2015 to 2019: Associate, MMAKS Advocates
- 2014 to 2017: Tutor, Uganda Christian University
- 2012 to 2014: Legal Assistant, MMAKS Advocates
- 2010 to 2011: Intern, International Law Institute
ACADEMIC AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2018: MIP (Cum Laude), WIPO, ARIPO, Africa University, Zimbabwe
- 2014: Advocate – Bar Enrolment, Uganda
- 2013: Dip. L.P (Bar Course), LDC, Uganda
- 2011: LL.B (Hons), Uganda Christian University
- 2018: WIPO Distance Learning Course (DL101)
- 2017: Certificate – Introduction to Securities Investment (International), Chattered Institute for Securities & Investment
- 2009: Certificate – Chinese Language (Makerere University, Institute of Languages)
Robert Ssemakula
Board Member
MD, BBS Terefayina Non Executive Director – CEO DMARK COMPANY LTD (Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi, DR Congo) Director, Wireless Service Providers Association of Uganda (WASPA).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- NATIONAL SALES MGR, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
- GM, VERO FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
OTHERS:
- HEAD OF TRADE UGANDA TELECOM LTD
- GM, GOOD AFRICAN COFFEE LTD
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post Graduate Degrees in management and business laws, and
- professional training in ICT including Big Data science.
Okello Kelo Sam
Board Member
Chairperson Board of Trustees | Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) Performing Artist, Actor, Cultural Entrepreneur and Peace Advocate.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Founder & CEO | Roots Retreat and Camping Resort
- Founder & CEO | Mizizi Ensemble
- Secretary General | Uganda Development Theatre Association
- Artistic Director | Ndere Troupe | 1992 – 2008
OTHERS:
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- Uganda Development Theatre Association
- Uganda Community Arts Forum
- International Association of Folklore
- North American Dance Teachers Association
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Arts (student) Makerere University (Uganda)
- 2000 Bachelor of Arts (Honors Degree) Music Dance and Drama Makerere University (Uganda)
- 1993 Diploma in Music Dance and Drama Makerere University (Uganda)
- 1991 A-level Certificate (UACE) Kololo Senior Secondary School (Uganda).
Mukuru Peter
Board Member
African Development Bank Group Project Manager March 2021 – Present
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- TraceCorp Solutions Senior Information Technology Consultant January 2020 – March 2021.
- Uganda Bureau of Statistics Director, Information Technology May 2017 – May 2020.
- Uganda Communications Commission Head IT Services May 2013 – May 2017.
- National Water and Sewerage Corporation Senior Manager, Information Technology July 2009 – May 2013
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eastern and Southern African Management Institute
- Executive Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) · (2010 – 2012)
- Makerere University
Master of Information Technology · (2005 – 2008) - Makerere University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science and Statistics · (1997 – 2000)
Dr. Patrick Mangeni
Board Member
Associate Professor of Applied Theatre. Dean, School of Liberal & Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Member- International Advisory Board, the Applied Theatre Researcher Journal.
- 2010- Member – Associate Editors Board, Africa Theatre Journal.
- 2009- Member- Executive Board, African Theatre Association.
OTHERS:
- Secretary to the Executive Committee of International Drama and Education Association (IDEA).
- 2009 April- 2011, March Head Department of Music, dance and drama, Faculty of Arts, Makerere University.
ACCADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD (Applied Theatre),Griffith University, Australia;
- 1991 MA (Theatre Studies);University of Leeds Area(s) of focus: Uses of theatre and Television Production
- 1988 Bachelor of Arts with Education (Hons).
Dr. Peter Ntege
Board Member
REPRESENTING – COMPOSERS
Head Clinical Operations and Business Development at International Hospital Kampala.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Head Clinical Operations and Business Development | AAR Healthcare Uganda 2017 todate
- Clinical Business Manager – Business Development | AAR Healthcare 2016 -2017
- Health Centre Manager – Makerere Clinic | (AAR Healthcare) Uganda 2013 to 2014
- Medical Officer -| Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Kisenyi 2013 to 2014
OTHERS:
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- Song Writers Association
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters of Public Health Makerere University School of Public Health;
- Makerere University College of Health Science; MBchB
Juliet Ssesanga
Board Member
REPRESENTING – PERFORMERS
Music and Dance Teacher.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Music and Dance Teacher | Hill Prepatory School 2016 todate
- Enrichment Teacher | Heritage International School 2014-2016
- Program Cordinator | Bayimba Cultural Foundation 2009 to 2010
- Music & Dance Instructor -| Taibah International School 2010.
- Radio Presenter & Productions Assistant-Radio Simba 1998-2006
- Director & Producer Big Five Band 1991 todate
- Secretary Jimmy Katumba with the Ebonies 1985 to 1987
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters in Music Education; Kyambogo University
- Bachelors of Arts in Education; St.Lawrence University, Kampala;
- Diploma in Music Dance & Drama; Makerere University, Kampala;
Justin Basiima
Board Member
REPRESENTING- PRODUCERS
TV Host –Next Media Services.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- TV Show Host| NBS TV 2009 todate
- Marketing Executive| Carbro & Company Limited 2011-2013
- Sales & Marketing Executive | Vision Group 2010 to 2011
- Commercial Manager-| INTRACO 2007 TO 2010.
- Invigilator & Data Entry Clerk British Council Uganda 2004-2006
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management; Uganda Management Institute
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration; Makerere University Business School(Finance), Kampala;
Wisdom Kaye
Board Member
REPRESENTING- PERFORMERS
Music Performer, Certified Accountant.
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accounting Technicians Certificate of Uganda;Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.
- Professional Certificate in industrial relations Management
- Bachelor’s of Business Administration & Management; Multitech Business School.
James Sserumaga
Board Member
REPRESENTING- PUBLISHERS
Quality Controller, Editorial and Production Editor at MK Publishers.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Manager| Njuba Entertainment Uganda 2017 todate
- Quality Controller, Editorial and Production
- Editor | MK Publishers 2014 -Todate
- Director & Founder| Serumaga Foundation Uganda 2015 todate
- Junior Lecturer -| Kampala International School 2012 to 2015.
- Administrator & Programs Manager-Focus on community Empowerment.