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.
Ms. Cindy Angella Nankunda
Project Administrator
Cindy is a project administrator skilled in coordinating project activities, maintaining accurate documentation, managing data and supporting teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.
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.
Ms. Nalweyiso Immaculate
Accountant
Nalweyiso Immaculate is an accountant and a certified public accountant (CPA)supporting Ace Policy Research Institute (APRI). With 8 years of experience in financial management.
Mr. Moses Ayesiga
Project Assistant
Moses Ayesiga is a Project Assistant with Project Management and progressive experience in digital transformation, and change management, leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement across the public, private, and development sectors.