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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hon. Johnson Muyanja, is a teacher by profession, with a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. In 1992-1998, he was the youth leader in Mukono Town Council. 1998-2010, he was the Mayor for Mukono town council. 2010-2015, he was the Mayor for Mukono Municipality 2010-2015, he was the President of Ugandan Mayors. And now is the current Member of Parliament for Mukono South Constituency, where KIDA has the major projects. He therefore brings his experience and enthusiasm to lead, in the daily execution of the organisation's activities. Tony Kabuye is the Executive Director of KIDA, a career coach, counselor and motivational speaker. His ability to manage is followed by 8-years of counseling and community organizing experience, focusing on community development, early childhood education, economic empowerment and gender balancing issues that negatively impact on the safety and welbeing of women and girls. He is distinguished by his contagious enthusiasm and a passionate belief in people that inspires them to become prouder, stronger and more valuable contributors to their families, friends and communities. He holds a Diploma in counseling and Guidance Mr. Moses Kizito Buule is the financial director to the board, and he has been assisting in several financial positions before he became a professional journalist. He holds a Diploma in Journalism, and worked with New Vision (Vision Group), one of Uganda's biggest News and Media company. He is the current Secretary for Human rights network for journalists Uganda (HRN-JU) an organisation that fights for the rights of journalists in Uganda. And also an online editor for a ugandan online news tabloid known as The Watch Dog Uganda Mr. Norbert has over 25 years experience in NGO management, financing , training and resource management with German Red Cross, working in different positions including being a Regional Director for 17 years. He also has huge experience working in different nonprofits in Romania,Ukraine,Albania,Hungary,Russia, Armenia and Uganda, under Senior Experten Services (SES), a German-based nonprofit. He worked with us here in Uganda as a staff trainer, and he helped us to learn and to practice professional nonprofit practices under SES program; and hence, he became part of us to make sure that our services are delivered appropriately.
THE SECRETARIAT
Tony Kabuye is the Executive Director of KIDA, a career coach, counselor and motivational speaker. His ability to manage is followed by 10-years of counseling and community organizing experience, focusing on community development, early childhood education, economic empowerment and gender balancing issues that negatively impact on the safety and welbeing of women and girls. He is distinguished by his contagious enthusiasm and a passionate belief in people that inspires them to become prouder, stronger and more valuable contributors to their families, friends and communities. He holds a Diploma in counseling and Guidance. He founded KIDA in 2012 together with Nsubuga Henry, to respond the vast community challenges. Henry started out as a volunteer with Uganda Pioneers Association, and learned a lot about analyzing and approaching community challenges. His reputation experience and passion for social work and development made him a valuable tool in during the founding of our growing nonprofit. He's the Operations manager in charge of daily volunteer management and placements, activity scheduling and implementation. Our volunteers, beneficiaries and prospects benefit tremendously from his experience and perspective. PERPETUA brings her accounting experience to ensure proper handling and management of all financial resources within KIDA. Her long term serving expertise in accounting, auditing, record management and data entry does not only contribute to the growth of KIDA but also ensures transparency and accountability for all activities done. She is a good team player with passion and enthusiasm in community development and nonprofit services. PERPETUA holds a Bachelors Degree with Honors in Accounting and Finance from Kyambogo University, and currently pursuing a CPA certificate. Sumani Ganafa Joined Katosi Inter Community Development Alliance (KIDA) in March 2020 bringing along with him close to 6 years’ experience in programming and administration. He's so familiar with the most social contemporary issues in his community and committed to create a world of empowered youth for self and community transformation. Working with us as a "Projects Supervisor",he aims to find ways to empower and support communities to enhance their capacity to become self-reliant and support them to live not only a descent but also a purpose driven life to become productive citizens to the nation as a whole. Sumani also works as a "Teaching Assistant" in the department of sociology at Kyambogo University. He holds a Masters degree in social sector planning and management from Makerere University and a degree in social work And Social Administration from Kyambogo University.
Grace has over 5 years in handling projects concerning education and welfare for children, especially the orphans and vulnerable. Her love and heart for children does not only give her enthusiasm but also a perfect fit for the position. She worked with GOSSACE-Uganda under children programs ,joined KIDA in 2019 as an Administrator. She is currently the Officer in charge of education projects. Winnie is passionate about programs which aim at reducing poverty and improve lives of women and youths in communities. Her good listening skills, creative thinking, problem solving and team work enables her to work with and empower different community groups of women and youths. she holds a diploma in business studies from Uganda collage of commerce, pakwach District and Joined us in 2020.