TEDxMakerere University Business School

Speakers

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• Daniella Ddamulira

  Co-founder, SAFISHA WATER PURIFIERS | Environmentalist | Law Student

  Daniella Ddamulira is a dynamic advocate shaping Uganda’s future at the intersection of law, social equity, and environmental stewardship. A law student with a global-minded vision, she leads initiatives that advance human rights, the rule of law, and inclusive opportunity for underserved communities. As an environmentalist, humanitarian, and social equity entrepreneur, Daniella turns advocacy into action, building solutions that balance justice, sustainability, and impact. She exemplifies the power of purpose-driven leadership — bridging ideas and action to create meaningful, systemic change.

• Dorcas Mirembe

  Founder, Tabitha Scholarship Fund

  Dorcas Mirembe is a mechanical engineering student with a vision for systemic impact, she founded the Tabitha Scholarship Fund, a youth-led nonprofit transforming the lives of financially disadvantaged students through education sponsorship, mentorship, and community empowerment. As class representative for the Mechanical Engineering Class of 2024, Dorcas bridges leadership, technical excellence, and civic responsibility — proving that age is no barrier to influence. Her work embodies a simple truth: Africa’s future isn’t waiting to be rescued; it’s waiting to be built.

• Dr. Maggie Kigozi

  Director, Crown Beverages Pepsi Ltd (U) | Former Executive Director, Uganda Investment Authority | “Mama wa Afrika”

  Dr. Maggie Kigozi is one of Africa’s most respected business stateswomen — a physician-turned-investment architect who helped shape Uganda’s modern economic story. As former Executive Director of the Uganda Investment Authority, she positioned Uganda as a competitive global investment destination, catalyzing foreign direct investment and strengthening private sector growth during a pivotal era of reform. A Director at Crown Beverages Limited (Pepsi Uganda), she has bridged multinational corporate leadership with national development. Revered as “Mama wa Afrika,” she is a mentor, policy influencer, and advocate for women and youth entrepreneurship across the continent. Dr. Kigozi embodies strategic leadership with heart — proving that economic growth and human empowerment can, and must, move together.

• Happy Mmila

  5-star Airbnb Coach | Founder, MMILA Technologies

  Happy Mmila is a high-performance hospitality entrepreneur and real estate investor redefining what asset ownership and service excellence look like in the modern African economy. As a 5-star Airbnb host, Happy has mastered the art of customer experience — turning property into both profit and powerful brand equity. Blending entrepreneurship with disciplined investment strategy, Happy represents a new generation of wealth builders: operators who understand that real estate is not just about buildings, but about systems, service, and scalable value creation.

• Kimberly Bryant

  Founder, Black Innovation Lab, Ascend Ventures, Black Girls CODE

  Kimberly Bryant is an engineer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Black Girls Code, a global nonprofit expanding access to technology education for girls of color. A former electrical engineering leader with more than two decades in corporate America, she launched Black Girls Code to close the opportunity gap in STEM — growing it from a small workshop for six girls into an internationally recognized movement. Kimberly is a White House Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion and a globally respected advocate for equity, innovation, and inclusive leadership in technology.

• Patrick Bitature

  Chairman, SIMBA Group of Companies

  Patrick Bitature is one of East Africa’s most influential business leaders — a self-made entrepreneur who transformed early adversity into a diversified enterprise spanning telecom, energy, hospitality, and real estate. As Founder and Chairman of the Simba Group, and former Chairman of Umeme Energy Company Uganda, he has built companies that power economies, connect communities, and create thousands of jobs across the region.

• Timothy Armoo

  8-Figure Exited Founder | Author | Global Speaker | Investor | Forbes 30 U 30

  Timothy Armoo is a new-generation entrepreneur redefining how wealth and influence are built in the digital era. As co-founder of Fanbytes, he pioneered Gen Z marketing at scale — leading to an eight-figure exit to Brainlabs before the age of 30. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Armoo has become a global voice on entrepreneurship, digital attention, and the creator economy — advising and speaking for brands like Goldman Sachs, Adobe, and Dell. Today, he invests in early-stage ventures while championing financial literacy and modern wealth creation. He represents the blueprint for building fast, thinking globally, and exiting strategically in the attention economy.

• Timothy Timbiti

  Global Partnerships Expert

  Timothy Timbiti is a global digital transformation strategist with over 15 years of experience shaping inclusive technology ecosystems across 20+ countries. He has partnered with governments, NGOs, and private sector leaders to design frameworks that solve real-world challenges — ensuring digital innovation works not just in theory, but in practice. Driven by a vision of a digitally inclusive future, Timothy champions human-centered innovation that bridges global best practices with local realities. His work sits at the intersection of policy, partnership, and purpose — advancing digital systems that empower communities, expand opportunity, and connect people at scale.

• Troy Sandidge

  4x CMO | +$175M Generated

  Troy Sandidge is a globally recognized growth strategist, award-winning speaker, and founder of Strategy Hackers. Known as the Strategy Hacker®, he has helped generate over $175 million in revenue by launching and scaling more than 35 brands worldwide. Blending neuroscience, storytelling, and business strategy, Troy equips leaders and organizations to transform adversity into strategic advantage and sustainable growth.