Staff
Dr Sokona Dagnoko
Dr. Sokona Dagnoko joins RUFORUM from Sasakawa Africa Association office in Mali where was the Country Director. She also serves RUFORUM as a Member of its Technical Committee. Sokona will strengthen the Secretariate’s research and partnership management leveraging on her vast expertise in research methods, crop improvement, agricultural extension and advisory services, programme management, monitoring and evaluation, gender and partnerships
Read moreMiss Amwony Jackline
Ms. Amwony Jackline joins RUFORUM from Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda where she was a Research Assistant. She also served as a Field Assistant, Peace Building, Education and Advocacy Project with Africa Development Corps, Credit Controller with Uganda Telecom Limited, Peace building and Adult Education Coordinator with Jesuit Refugee Service. Jackline brings to the Secretariate professional experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, research, education, advocacy, information management, office administration & management.
Read moreMr Emmanuel Okalany
Mr. Emmanuel Okalany (Ugandan) is the Technical Specialist – Development and Partnership at RUFORUM. He joined the Secretariat in 2015. Emmanuel is responsible for implementation and management of resource mobilization initiatives and strategic partnerships at the RUFORUM Secretariat. He holds a Masters’ degree in Geomatics and Natural Resources Evaluation from the University of Florence, Italy and Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and Land Use Management from Makerere University.
Read moreMrs Evelyn Aguti
Mrs. Evelyn Aguti (Ugandan) is the Finance Officer at the RUFORUM Secretariat. She joined the Secretariat in 2012. Mrs. Aguti holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option) from Makerere University.
Read moreMr Moses Waswa
Mr. Waswa Moses (Ugandan) is the Technical Specialist Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at the RUFORUM Secretariat. He comes with over 5 years experience in Agricultural development with emphasis on participatory approaches such as Monitoring and Evaluation. He holds a Master’s degree in Crop Science (Makerere University, 2015) and BSc. Agriculture (Crop Science option) (2010) of Makerere University.
Read moreMr Jacob Kato
Mr. Jacob Kato (Ugandan) is the Technical Specialist - System Development at the Secretariat. He holds a Master’s Degree in Data Communication and Software Engineering (2016) and Bachelors of Science in Computer Science (2005) from Makerere University, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified System Administration (MSCA), Postgraduate Certificate in Project Planning and Management, CCNA certifications and Virtual Machine Ware certification.
Dr Rukarwa Runyararo Jolyn
Dr. Rukarwa Runyararo Jolyn, (Zimbabwean), is the Manager – Research and Innovations at the RUFORUM Secretariat. She holds a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (Makerere University, 2014), Post graduate Diploma-Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology (Ghent University, Belgium, 2010), MSc. Crop Science majoring in Biotechnology (Makerere University, 2008) and BSc. in Agriculture (Hons) (University of Zimbabwe, 2005).
Read moreMiss Angoku Loyce
Angoku Loyce (Ugandan), is the Senior Finance Officer at the Secretariat and is a member of the Chartered Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA). She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting option) obtained in 2004 from Makerere University Business School. Loyce Angoku has twelve years of experience in broad areas of general banking operations having built a career in the sector while working at Centenary Bank in Uganda.
Read moreMrs Sarah Nagitta Mainuka
Mrs Sarah Nagitta Mainuka (Ugandan) is the Office Assistant at the RUFORUM Secretariat since 2004. She comes from Mukono district in central Uganda. She has experience in Office Management, stock management, photocopying and filing systems. She holds ‘O’ Level Certificate. She has basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Her major role at RUFORUM is to ensure all staff are served with tea on time and all the offices are kept clean and tidy all the time. Prior to joining RUFORUM, Ms.
Read moreMr Latigo Francis
Mr Latigo Francis (Ugandan) is employed as a driver at the RUFORUM Secretariat since 2004. He comes from Pader district in Northern Uganda. He worked with Verona Fathers in Gulu, Northern Uganda as a driver, 1984-86 and thereafter with the Faculty of Agriculture at Makerere University for 10 years. His major role at RUFORUM Secretaiat is to provide transport services to both staff and guests and delivering or picking percels. He holds an “O’ Level Certificate.
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