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Meet Our Board Members

Mr. Kaziro Douglas Jimmy, Chairman, BoD

Mr. Kaziro holds a Master Degree in Public Health (MPH), Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (DME), Uganda Management Institute, & BA degree in Development Studies, Makerere University.

Ms. Juliate Amonyi, Vice Chairperson BoD

Juliet Amonyiholds aBachelor’s Degree in Communication skills from Makerere University Kampala, a Diploma in Arts from National Teacher’s College – Kabale – Uganda, and Post. Graduate Diploma training in Sexual reproductive health (SRHR) from Lund University – Sweden, a BA. Juliet is a teacher by profession, and possess skills in psychology, consoling, patience, endurance and the ability to help people of different persona to learn and move at the same level as others.  

Mr. Samuel Kagoye, Board Secretary

Mr. Kagoye holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Makerere University, Kampala. He works to facilitate communication, access to information, education, economic development, and social connection, enabling individuals and groups to connect, share knowledge, and participate actively in their communities, especially in areas like healthcare, education, and local governance, bridging geographical gaps and promoting inclusivity.

Ms. Betty Obbo, Ex-Official

Betty Obbo is and an Ex-Official. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a diploma in Environmental Management from Makerere International institute of Environmental Education, Development & Practical Skills (MIIEDPS), Kampala-Uganda, and a Certificate in International Conventions and their Implementation for Sustainable Chemicals Management from Firdolfing and Bon, Germany.

Ms. Esther TBR Kamese, Ex-Official

Ms. Esther TBR holds a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management of Makerere University Kampala (MU), Kampala-Uganda and a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment EIA) of Makerere University Kampala MU) Kampala – Uganda. Esther works with BiVA as the Youth, Food Systems, Biodiversity and Climate Change Officer

Mr. Kategata Patrick, Board member

Patrick Katagata holds a BA. Degree in Social and Philosophical Studies from Makerere University, Kampala – Uganda & other trainings in Law, Humanitarian Services, Counselling, and Leadership and Organizational Management.

Mr. John Henry Wasswa Sempijja, Board member

Wasswa Ssempija John Henry holds BSC. (Honors) Economics & Geography from Makerere University Kampala. He works in local communities to help the cooperative community members to improve on collective commodity banking and marketing for better prices.

Mr. Kamese Geoffrey Nansove, Board member

Geoffrey Kamese Nansove holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environment Management and a diploma in Environmental Management from Makerere International institute of Environmental Education, Development & Practical Skills (MIIEDPS). He is an accomplished/ seasoned environmentalist and a human rights activist.