A Team of Educators, Developers and School Partners
KAWA’s work is made possible by a multidisciplinary team of educators, subject specialists, trainers, content developers, software professionals, field officers, media practitioners, financial specialists and school-based coordinators.
Our people bring together experience in education, technology, leadership, research, communication, programme implementation and community development. This combination helps us understand the practical needs of schools and translate those needs into relevant digital content, teacher-development programmes, learner opportunities and sustainable technology solutions.
KAWA believes that successful educational technology requires more than software developers or computer equipment. It requires teachers who understand learning, school leaders who create supportive systems, developers who build dependable solutions, media professionals who communicate evidence, field officers who support implementation and partners who share responsibility for long-term progress.
Meet Our Leaders
KAWA’s leadership and advisory team provides strategic direction, programme oversight, educational expertise, technical guidance, financial accountability and institutional development. Each leader contributes specialised experience while working towards the shared goal of improving teaching, learning and school innovation through technology.
Dr James P. Habyarimana — Global Chairman
Dr James P. Habyarimana provides international strategic guidance to KAWA’s education and development work. He is a Provost Distinguished Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. His research focuses on identifying practical and affordable strategies for overcoming barriers to better education and health outcomes in developing countries.
His experience in public policy, research, education systems and development supports KAWA’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making and measurable programme impact. Through his advisory role, he helps connect KAWA’s school-level programmes with wider discussions about educational quality, public investment, human development and sustainable national progress.
Areas of expertise: Public policy, education research, development economics, programme evaluation and institutional strategy.
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Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE — International Patron
Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE is KAWA Uganda’s International Patron, based in Wales, United Kingdom. She is the Founder of Learn with Grandma, an international initiative that promotes intergenerational learning by encouraging older and younger people to share knowledge, skills, culture and technology.
Valerie has extensive experience in education, community development, digital inclusion and international collaboration. Her work demonstrates how technology can strengthen relationships between generations, preserve valuable knowledge and create learning opportunities for families and communities.
As KAWA’s International Patron, she provides encouragement, international visibility, strategic guidance and connections to wider education and intergenerational-learning networks. She supports KAWA’s commitment to inclusive education, lifelong learning, digital participation and the responsible use of technology to improve communities.
Her contribution helps KAWA connect its work in Uganda with international experiences and partnerships, while promoting the belief that learning can take place across generations, cultures and geographical boundaries.
Areas of expertise: Intergenerational learning, lifelong education, digital inclusion, community development, international partnerships and knowledge sharing.
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Engineer Paul C. Rukundo — Chief Executive Officer
Engineer Paul C. Rukundo is an accomplished aerospace engineer, entrepreneur and business leader with experience in engineering systems, digital transformation, educational technology and institutional development.
As Chief Executive Officer, he provides strategic and operational leadership across KAWA’s programmes. His work includes guiding organisational growth, strengthening programme systems, coordinating technical and educational teams and developing innovative solutions that respond to school and community needs.
He is committed to using technology and engineering knowledge to support sustainable development, strengthen educational systems and expand opportunities for teachers and learners in Uganda and beyond.
Areas of expertise: Aerospace engineering, digital transformation, organisational leadership, educational technology, project management and business development.
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Moses Wamanga — Founder and National Chairman
Moses Wamanga is a Ugandan educator, education-technology specialist, author, trainer and community-development practitioner. He is the Founder and National Chairman of KAWA Uganda and has played a leading role in expanding the organisation’s work in digital learning, teacher capacity development, educational content and ICT Clubs.
Moses Wamanga
He has practical experience in microfinance, business management, rural development and the application of technology to education and community transformation. He has designed and facilitated workshops showing how ICT can be used to improve teaching, professional development, learner participation, innovation and institutional management.
Moses is committed to helping schools move beyond simply owning computers towards using technology meaningfully, safely and sustainably. His work focuses on empowering teachers, strengthening learner-led ICT programmes and extending educational opportunities to rural and underserved schools.
Areas of expertise: Educational technology, teacher training, ICT Clubs, digital content, microfinance, rural development, organisational leadership and social innovation.
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Topista Tindimwebwa — Senior Education Specialist
Topista Tindimwebwa is an experienced educator and school leader specialising in education administration, school improvement, teacher development and quality teaching practices for the twenty-first century.
She holds a Master’s degree in Education Administration from the Islamic University in Uganda. Before joining KAWA, she served in classroom teaching and senior administrative positions at St Lawrence Schools. She also served as Headteacher at Mubende Parents High School and Hill View College, Bulangila.
At KAWA, she contributes to school-leadership programmes, teacher professional development, educational quality assurance and the design of practical strategies that help schools strengthen teaching and learning.
Areas of expertise: Education administration, school leadership, teacher development, institutional management and quality assurance.
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Job Wananda — Director of Finance and Administration
Job Wananda is an accountant, administrator and business-development professional who leads KAWA’s finance and administrative functions.
He supports financial planning, accountability, budgeting, reporting, procurement and the responsible use of organisational resources. His work helps ensure that KAWA programmes are implemented with appropriate financial controls and administrative support.
He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Freeways Trade Links Limited, where he has gained practical experience in business development, corporate administration and the application of ICT tools in organisational operations.
Areas of expertise: Finance, accounting, administration, business development, organisational systems and financial accountability.
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Geoffrey Abbey Kuloba — Dean, Head of Administration and Deputy Head of Finance
Geoffrey Abbey Kuloba is a senior education and administration professional based at KAWA Uganda’s Jinja office. He serves as the Dean, Head of Administration and Deputy Head of Finance, supporting the organisation’s academic programmes, institutional administration, financial management and special education initiatives.
He is highly trained in the development and implementation of competency-based curricula for tertiary institutions. His experience enables him to support institutions in designing practical learning programmes that connect knowledge, skills, professional competence and workplace expectations.
As Dean, Geoffrey helps coordinate KAWA’s training programmes, academic planning, facilitator engagement, participant support and programme-quality processes. He works with educators, trainers and programme teams to ensure that learning activities remain practical, relevant and connected to the expected competencies.
In his role as Head of Administration, he oversees office operations, programme documentation, staff coordination, scheduling, institutional communication and the administrative systems required for effective programme delivery. He also supports financial planning, accountability, expenditure monitoring and programme reporting as Deputy Head of Finance.
Geoffrey manages KAWA’s Edify programmes and other special programmes implemented through the Jinja office. His responsibilities include coordinating participating schools, trainers, training schedules, programme records, implementation activities, monitoring and communication with relevant stakeholders.
His combination of education, administration, finance and programme-management experience helps KAWA deliver well-organised training and school-support programmes. He is committed to strengthening institutional efficiency, competency-based education, financial accountability and practical learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders.
Areas of expertise: Competency-based curriculum development, tertiary education, programme management, educational administration, financial management, training coordination, institutional planning and school-programme implementation.
Office location: KAWA Uganda, Jinja Office
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Moses Atine — Technical Director
Moses Atine serves as a Board Adviser and Director of Technical Affairs. He is a detail-oriented technology professional with experience in application development, IT support, service delivery, information security, IT audit and assurance.
He supports the technical planning and implementation of KAWA’s digital platforms, software systems, school technology solutions and cybersecurity practices. His role also involves helping KAWA maintain reliable systems while ensuring that technical decisions remain connected to educational and organisational needs.
Moses is a collaborative and adaptable professional who values continued learning, technical quality and responsible technology management.
Areas of expertise: Application development, IT support, cybersecurity, IT auditing, systems assurance and technical programme delivery.
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Peter Wamanga — Chief Technology Officer
Peter Wamanga provides technical leadership in the development and management of KAWA’s software platforms, digital-learning systems and technology infrastructure.
As Chief Technology Officer, he helps guide product development, system architecture, website and platform management, offline-learning solutions and the technical improvement of KAWA Connect. He works with developers, content teams and programme staff to ensure that digital solutions are reliable, accessible and suitable for the schools in which they are used.
His role helps connect educational requirements with practical software and infrastructure decisions.
Areas of expertise: Software development, digital platforms, system architecture, offline-learning systems, web technologies and technical leadership.
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Kanyua Nduthu — Lead Consultant and Adviser, KAWA Africa
Kanyua Nduthu is a communication strategist, corporate planner, researcher, monitoring and evaluation specialist, curriculum developer and content-development professional.
She has experience in climate-change education, peacebuilding, gender advocacy, civic education and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights education. Since 2015, she has contributed to programmes involving communication strategy, public education, policy engagement and community development.
As Lead Consultant and Adviser at KAWA Africa, she supports strategic planning, programme communication, research, monitoring, curriculum development and institutional engagement.
Areas of expertise: Strategic communication, corporate planning, research, monitoring and evaluation, curriculum development, gender advocacy and civic education.
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Fridah Nabahwana — Education and Financial Literacy Specialist
Fridah Nabahwana is an experienced educator and financial-literacy professional with more than fifteen years of experience in education, training and micro-lending.
She serves as Managing Director of Faith Women Development Network and has worked with organisations such as Grandma Microfinance and other institutions seeking to improve staff performance, financial understanding, learning systems and compliance.
At KAWA, she contributes experience in teacher development, financial literacy, women’s empowerment, community training and institutional capacity building.
Areas of expertise: Education, financial literacy, microfinance, staff development, women’s empowerment, training and organisational compliance.
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Rebecca Auma — Accountant
Rebecca Auma supports KAWA’s financial accountability and administrative systems. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Makerere University and is pursuing professional accountancy qualifications.
Her responsibilities include supporting financial records, reporting, budgeting, expenditure tracking and the responsible use of organisational resources. Her attention to detail helps KAWA maintain efficiency, transparency and accountability across its programmes.
Rebecca is committed to continued professional development and to strengthening reliable financial-management systems that support KAWA’s educational mission.
Areas of expertise: Accounting, financial reporting, business administration, budgeting and organisational accountability.
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Our Content Development Team
KAWA’s Content Development Team is a network of subject teachers, education specialists, writers, reviewers, editors, instructional designers, illustrators, presenters and digital-media professionals.
The team develops and reviews curriculum-supporting notes, presentations, videos, activities, assessments, teacher guides and learner resources. Their work helps ensure that KAWA content is accurate, locally relevant, understandable, accessible and suitable for online, offline and low-connectivity learning environments.
Content contributors may work in Primary education, Lower Secondary, Advanced Level, teacher professional development, ICT Clubs and other specialised learning areas. Every resource should pass appropriate subject, curriculum, language, technical, copyright and accessibility reviews before publication.
Areas of expertise: Curriculum content, educational writing, subject review, instructional design, assessment, multimedia production and teacher resources.
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Our Wider Professional Network
Education and Training: KAWA works with classroom teachers, subject specialists, education administrators, school leaders, teacher trainers, ICT Club patrons and professional-development facilitators. These professionals help ensure that programmes respond to curriculum needs, classroom realities and school priorities.
Technology and Software Development: Our technology network includes software developers, software engineers, Android developers, mobile-application developers, front-end developers, back-end developers, web designers, IT-support professionals, cybersecurity specialists and database professionals.
Their work supports KAWA Connect, online learning, offline access, school websites, digital-resource systems, data management and technical support.
Data, Research and Analysis: KAWA benefits from the expertise of data-entry specialists, data analysts, data scientists, researchers, monitoring and evaluation professionals and programme analysts.
These specialists help organise records, verify statistics, review programme performance and turn implementation evidence into useful information for schools, leadership and partners.
Media and Communication: Our communication and media team includes content writers, communication specialists, video editors, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, search-engine optimisation specialists and social-media managers. They help KAWA communicate programmes accurately, document school action, produce educational media, publish success stories and make useful resources easier to find.
Finance and Administration: Accountants, bookkeepers, administrators, procurement staff and business-development professionals help KAWA maintain financial accountability, organisational efficiency, proper documentation and responsible resource use.
Field Implementation and School Coordination: Field officers, regional coordinators, school focal persons, ICT Club patrons and teacher coordinators connect KAWA’s programmes to schools. They support mobilisation, training, school visits, technical follow-up, evidence collection, programme communication and implementation review.
Community and Workplace Specialists: KAWA also works with professionals in microfinance, community development, nonprofit leadership, health education, workplace learning, entrepreneurship and organisational development. Their knowledge helps learner projects, teacher programmes and community partnerships respond to wider social and economic needs.
How Our People Work Together
Educators identify the need: Teachers and education specialists help KAWA understand the curriculum, learner difficulties, classroom conditions and school priorities.
Developers build the solution: Software professionals and technical teams translate educational requirements into platforms, offline systems, websites and digital tools.
Content teams prepare the resources: Authors, reviewers, editors and media specialists develop accurate and usable educational materials.
Trainers build capacity: Facilitators help teachers, patrons, school leaders and learners understand and apply the programmes.
Field teams support implementation: Field officers and school coordinators review how programmes are being used and identify challenges requiring follow-up.
Data teams measure progress: Monitoring staff, analysts and programme teams collect and verify evidence showing what was delivered, applied and sustained.
Media teams communicate the evidence: Communication professionals turn verified school activities into reports, photographs, videos, articles and success stories.
Leadership coordinates the mission: KAWA’s leadership ensures that programmes remain connected to the organisation’s mission, values, responsibilities and long-term educational goals.
Our Commitment as a Team
Every person representing KAWA is expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, respect, collaboration and responsibility.
Our team is committed to:
- protecting learners and confidential information;
- communicating accurately;
- respecting schools and partners;
- acknowledging different contributions;
- avoiding exaggerated claims;
- using technology responsibly;
- learning from evidence;
- and improving programmes continuously.
Our people are not united only by professional titles. They are united by a shared belief that technology can create meaningful educational opportunity when it is supported by prepared teachers, active learners, responsible leadership and practical school systems.