Leadership Team

John Walala is the Head of Investor Relations, leading fundraising, client service, and communications for our funds. He manages limited partner relationships end‑to‑end—pipeline development, due diligence, onboarding, reporting, and renewals—while coordinating co‑investments and capital activity. John oversees investor communications (quarterly letters, NAV notices, webinars), RFPs, data rooms, and ESG/impact disclosures, ensuring clear, timely information. Partnering with the CIO and CFO, he aligns market feedback with strategy and performance messaging. John holds an MBA and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, and brings 30+ years in financial and corporate management.

Robert Katuntu is the Chief Investment Officer, leading strategy, portfolio construction, and risk management across our credit, money market, and hybrid funds. With 30+ years in African fixed income and private credit, he has participated in the origination and management of numerous corporate finance transactions. Robert chairs the Investment Committee, oversees research and analytics, and partners with banks, telcos, and regulators to strengthen the pipeline and governance. He is a CFA Charter holder and a member of the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda.  Robert is committed to transparent reporting and investor alignment.

Joseph Bagabo is the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing fund operations, compliance, and investor servicing across our credit, money market, and hybrid strategies. With 30+ years in commercial banking across Africa, he leads process design, trade settlement, NAV/valuation, treasury, and vendor management, ensuring CMA-compliant controls, AML/KYC, and data security. Joseph drives technology adoption, manages audits and custodial relationships, and optimizes cost, liquidity, and turnaround times. He holds an MBA and champions transparent reporting and operational excellence.

Joshua Karamagi is the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for financial strategy, reporting, and control across our funds and management company. He oversees IFRS-compliant financial statements, NAV/valuation governance, audits, tax planning and compliance, treasury and liquidity management, capital calls and distributions, budgeting, and internal controls. Joshua leads investor reporting, regulatory filings (e.g., CMA/URBRA where applicable), and manages relationships with administrators, custodians, banks, and auditors. He drives systems and process automation to enhance accuracy and timeliness, partners with Risk and Compliance on policies and prudential ratios, and ensures cost discipline and strong cash management. He is a CFA Charter holder and a member of the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda and brings 25+ years of financial management experience.

Collins Ninsiima is the Compliance Officer, responsible for regulatory compliance and conduct risk across our credit, money market, and hybrid funds. He oversees AML/CFT and sanctions programs, KYC/investor onboarding, data protection, and policy design, with ongoing monitoring, testing, and training. Collins liaises with regulators (CMA, URBRA, FIA), manages reporting, and advises on new products, disclosures, and marketing compliance. He leads compliance risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and issues management, ensuring robust governance, whistleblowing, and ethics frameworks. Collins is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda and holds a BSc in Finance and Accounting.  Collins is promotes a culture of integrity and transparency.