A Team of Educators, Developers and School Partners
KAWA’s work is driven by a multidisciplinary team of educators, subject specialists, master trainers, instructional designers, software engineers, field officers, media practitioners, financial administrators, and school-based coordinators.
Our team bridges the gap between educational theory, classroom realities, and software engineering. We translate curriculum demands into practical digital content, impactful teacher-training modules, student innovation pathways, and robust offline learning solutions.
Educational technology requires more than equipment or software—it thrives on teachers who master digital pedagogy, school administrators who build supportive ecosystems, engineers who develop dependable platforms, and partners who share accountability for long-term transformation.
Strategic Governance
Our leadership and advisory board ensures evidence-based programming, child safeguarding compliance, institutional transparency, and sustainable nationwide scaling.
Meet Our Leaders & Advisory Board
Providing strategic direction, technical innovation, pedagogical quality, and operational excellence across all KAWA initiatives.
Dr. James P. Habyarimana
Global Chairman & International Strategic Advisor
Dr. James P. Habyarimana provides global strategic direction to KAWA’s educational and research initiatives. He is a Provost Distinguished Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, where his research identifies practical, cost-effective interventions to improve education and health outcomes in developing nations.
His expertise in development economics, systemic program evaluation, and public policy anchors KAWA’s evidence-driven methodology, linking local school interventions with broader international standards of educational equity and sustainable national development.
Areas of Expertise: Public Policy, Education Systems Research, Development Economics, Impact Evaluation, Strategic Governance.
Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE
International Patron | Founder, Learn with Grandma
Based in Wales, United Kingdom, Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE champions intergenerational learning, connecting youth and elders through shared indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and digital skills. Her global advocacy illustrates how technology can bridge generations and preserve cultural heritage.
As KAWA’s International Patron, she connects our grassroots Ugandan school network to international lifelong learning alliances, advocating for digital inclusion, inclusive community education, and cross-border knowledge exchange.
Areas of Expertise: Intergenerational Learning, Lifelong Education, Digital Inclusion, Global Partnerships, Community Knowledge Transfer.
Engineer Paul C. Rukundo
Chief Executive Officer
Engineer Paul C. Rukundo is an aerospace engineer, technology strategist, and enterprise leader with deep expertise in systems engineering, digital infrastructure, and institutional scaling.
As CEO, he steers operational execution, technical architecture, and partner coordination across KAWA’s national footprint. He is dedicated to deploying practical engineering principles and dependable digital platforms that solve real educational challenges in Ugandan schools.
Areas of Expertise: Systems Engineering, Digital Transformation, Educational Technology Architecture, Executive Leadership, Project Scaling.
Moses Wamanga
Founder & National Chairman
Moses Wamanga is a pioneering Ugandan educator, ed-tech specialist, author, and community development strategist. As Founder and National Chairman, he has guided KAWA’s evolution from an educator resource collective into an innovative national school network.
Drawing on deep experience in microfinance, rural enterprise, and teacher development, Moses designs hands-on capacity building that ensures computers in schools are actively utilized for curriculum delivery, student innovation, and sustainable laboratory care.
Areas of Expertise: Pedagogical ICT Integration, Teacher CPD, ICT Clubs, Curriculum Content, Rural Development, Educational Leadership.
Executive & Technical Directorate
Topista Tindimwebwa
Senior Education Specialist
Holds an M.Ed in Educational Administration (IUIU) with extensive administrative leadership experience at St. Lawrence Schools, Mubende Parents High School, and Hill View College. Directs institutional leadership and 21st-century pedagogical quality assurance.
Job Wananda
Director of Finance & Administration
Accountant and managing director of Freeways Trade Links Ltd. Leads corporate financial planning, rigorous audit controls, procurement transparency, and resource accountability across all funded school programs.
Geoffrey Abbey Kuloba
Dean & Head of Administration (Jinja)
Specialist in competency-based tertiary curricula and head of administrative operations at the Jinja Regional Office. Coordinates Edify partner programs, facilitator scheduling, and academic quality frameworks.
Moses Atine
Technical Director & Board Advisor
Directs systems security, IT audit assurance, enterprise application deployment, and infrastructure safety standards for institutional platforms and school computer laboratories.
Peter Wamanga
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Leads software architecture, platform development, and offline repository engineering for KAWA Connect, ensuring seamless local-network performance across zero-bandwidth environments.
Kanyua Nduthu
Lead Consultant & Advisor (KAWA Africa)
Specialist in strategic communication, M&E, curriculum development, and gender advocacy. Steers regional policy alignment, climate education, and institutional partnerships across Africa.
Fridah Nabahwana
Education & Financial Literacy Specialist
Managing Director of Faith Women Development Network with 15+ years in microfinance, financial literacy, and women’s empowerment. Directs educator capacity building and community training initiatives.
Rebecca Auma
Accountant
BBA graduate (Makerere University) pursuing professional accounting qualifications. Oversees daily expenditure tracking, statutory reporting, procurement reconciliation, and financial records integrity.
Our Content Team & Professional Network
The Content Development Network
A national collaborative of classroom teachers, curriculum reviewers, language editors, instructional designers, and illustrators. They author, verify, and digitize curriculum-aligned content for Primary, O-Level, A-Level, and Teacher CPD—ensuring materials are accurate, culturally relevant, and optimized for offline learning.
Multidisciplinary Specialist Network
- Software Engineers & Designers: Full-stack, mobile, and network engineers optimizing offline servers and portals.
- Data & Evaluation Analysts: Monitoring officers ensuring data integrity and verified impact metrics.
- Media & Communications Team: Field videographers and writers documenting verified school transformation stories.
- Field Coordinators & Patrons: Regional education officers ensuring continuous mentorship in partner schools.
How Our Team Operates
1. Needs Identification
Classroom teachers and school leaders identify authentic pedagogical gaps, hardware bottlenecks, and syllabus challenges.
2. Technical & Content Build
Developers and subject specialists create offline platforms, verified lesson plans, and practical toolkits.
3. Field Capacity Building
Trainers and field officers facilitate hands-on workshops, lab restorations, and student club launches.
4. Evidence & Oversight
M&E and leadership teams audit school adoption, verify data, and communicate authentic impact.
Our Collective Commitment
United by the conviction that technology empowers learning when anchored by prepared teachers, active learners, and responsible leadership.