About us
About Us
Council for Abavandimwe Executive Leadership Team
The Council for Abavandimwe is led by a distinguished Executive Leadership Team committed to the full recognition, rights, and empowerment of Uganda’s Indigenous Banyarwanda. Guided by humanitarian principles and international legal norms, this team confronts systemic exclusion, statelessness, and intergenerational stigma through policy reform, civic education, and community organizing.
- Strengthen the voices of minorities and indigenous peoples.
- protect the existence of Ugandan Banyarwanda community
What we do
we challenge power structures that exclude and silence our rights.
The Council for Abavandimwe is steered by an Executive Leadership Team composed of distinguished professionals, advocates, and community mobilizers. These individuals have been entrusted with the responsibility of advancing the Council’s core mission: the recognition, empowerment, and full inclusion of Uganda’s Indigenous Banyarwanda. Their roles reflect a balance of national representation, technical expertise, and grassroots engagement aligned with international standards on minority rights, statelessness reduction, and participatory governance.
Who we work with
Our Team and Skills
Chairman & Co-Founder, Council for Abavandimwe. Frank is widely recognized for leading transformative mindset and empowerment programs across the country.
Mr. Frank M. Gashumba
Chairman
Coordinates grassroots structures and civic mobilization efforts. Leads community registration drives, voter education, and issue-based campaigns. • Coordinates field structures, civic registration campaigns, and community meetings.
Mr. Mushabe Samuel
Head of Mobilization
A scholar and education reformist, Dr. Muganga bridges academia and human rights. He supports policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and system-wide advocacy for inclusive education and citizenship recognition, rooted in research and global best practices.
Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Vice Chairman
Empowers youth to participate in civic engagement and cultural preservation. Develops leadership programs and promotes volunteerism among young Banyarwanda.
Mr. Ntale Paul
Youth Coordinator
oversees advocacy campaigns in the Central region, mobilizing youth participation in national identity debates and community-led identity audits.
Mr. Rodgers Bulegeya
Vice Chairperson (Central Region)
Organizes informal sector workers to access documentation and legal support. Advocates for economic inclusion and recognition of their contributions.
Mr. Kagaba Steven
Coordinator, Informal Sector
• Leads regional mobilization and documentation campaigns across Eastern Uganda. • Coordinates with grassroots leaders and local authorities to promote access to legal identity. • Implements civic education and cultural revival initiatives.
Mr. Fred Bahati
Vice Chairperson (Eastern Region)
Social Worker | Academic | Human Rights ResearcherWith a rich background in social work and human rights research, Ms. Mbabazi strengthens the cultural identity of Indigenous Banyarwanda communities.
Ms. Jacqueline Mbabazi
Vice Chairperson (Western Region)
• Leads initiatives addressing exclusion and marginalization in Northern Uganda. • Promotes women’s rights, education access, and inter-ethnic dialogue.
Dr. Sarah Mutesi Akello
Vice Chairperson (Northern Region)
Manages legal support for individuals without citizenship documentation. Drafts legal petitions and engages with justice institutions to ensure adherence to national and international human rights standards.
Mr. John Kabagambe
Director, Legal Affairs
Rodgers leads data collection and advocacy research on statelessness and discrimination, producing vital reports for grassroots mobilization and policy reform.
Mr. Manishimwe Rodgers
Director, Research
Drives the Council’s public relations, media engagement, and communications strategy. Raises awareness through campaigns, storytelling, and press briefings on issues of identity and inclusion.
Ms. Justine Bukyanya
Publicity Secretary
Leading initiatives for women's legal empowerment, advocacy for stateless girls, and gender equity in community development.
Ms. Sophie Kaberuka
Women Coordinator
Supports the welfare and dignity of elderly members of the community. Promoting dignity and intergenerational dialogue, while documenting the oral histories of displaced Banyarwanda communities to preserve their cultural heritage.
Pr. Twesimire John Rwigyema
Coordinator, Elderly
Engages university students and institutions in identity awareness, academic research, and civic training. Builds campus-based advocacy networks.
Mr. Elly Kabasha
Coordinator, Tertiary/University Sector
• Advocates for pastoralist rights and services in the Greater Cattle Corridor. • Coordinates land rights advocacy and access to public services for mobile communities.
Major (Rtd) Elphas Nyandwi
Coordinator, Greater Cattle Corridor
Coordinates grassroots structures and civic mobilization efforts. Leads community registration drives, voter education, and issue-based campaigns.
Mr. Mushabe Samuel
Head of Mobilization
Organizes informal sector workers to access documentation and legal support. Advocates for economic inclusion and recognition of their contributions.
Mr. Kagaba Steven
Coordinator, Informal Sector
Strengthens ties with Banyarwanda in the diaspora. Mobilizes international solidarity and facilitates global advocacy efforts for stateless persons.
Mr. Michael Mugabo
Head of Diaspora Affairs
Our Mission
Our Mission
To advocate for the full recognition, protection, and empowerment of Indigenous Banyarwanda as Ugandans through legal reform, civic awareness, cultural promotion, and grassroots organizing.
Our Vision
A united and just Uganda where Indigenous Banyarwanda are constitutionally recognized, socially empowered, and fully integrated into national life.
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