APRI UG
meet the Team
Dr. Jacklyn .A. Makaaru (PhD)
Founder, Chair of Board
Dr. Jacklyn .A. Makaaru (PhD) is an Economist, Researcher and Policy Analyst, she has experience working with think tanks and academic institutions..
Ms. Norah Katumba Wandera
Executive Director
Norah is a Development Economist and Public Policy Expert, with over thirty (30) years of Professional Experience…
Mr. George Bogere
Project Manager
George Bogere is an Economist with over 15 years’ experience in research, policy analysis, advocacy, and project management.
Mrs. Irene Achola King
Program Associate
Irene Achola is an Economist with more than Seven years’ experience in policy-oriented research, advocacy, and project management.
Mr. Babyenda Peter
Research Manager
Babyenda Peter is a PhD Economics candidate at the University of Nairobi, Kenya and has over 8 years experience in Policy and Development Economics Research and lecturing.
Mr. Rashid Ahimbisibwe
Programs Manager.
Rashid Ahimbisibwe is a social scientist with over 8years’ experience in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Project Management.
Ms. Sheila A. Rwangyezi
Senior Accountant
Sheila Rwangyenzi is a finance, accounting and management professional with over ten years’ experience.
Mr. Alex Aliga
Research Associate
Alex Aliga, PhD (Candidate) is an economist with 10 years’ experience in Economic Research, Policy Analysis and Projects Management.
Ms. Bagombeka Esther A
Data Scientist and IT
Esther is a skilled data scientist and software developer with expertise in programming, machine learning, data visualization, and web development.
Mr. Patrick Bengana
Monitoring and Evaluation
Patrick holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health, a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics.
