Who We Are

Our Mission

AFREDAC is a Pan-African consultancy committed to pioneering and facilitating local excellence and crafting impactful health research and data science solutions. 

Our Objectives

We are dedicated to enhancing evidence-based public health practices through;

  • Community-Centric Impact: Engaging local communities to drive meaningful health outcomes.
  • Technological Advancements: Leveraging cutting-edge technology to support health research and data science.
  • Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Promoting informed public health decisions through robust data and research.
  • Pan-African Collaboration: Fostering partnerships across Africa to address health challenges collectively.

Impact-Driven Team

AFREDAC team is made of diverse, multi-talented public health specialists with local and international experience.

Our work culture offers an extraordinary blend of collaborative innovation and purpose-driven dedication. It has diverse expertise converging to create impactful solutions for community-centric public health advancements, fostering continuous learning and contributing significantly to improving health outcomes in African communities.

Our Core Values

Our team is committed to:

Meet Our Team

Frank Kagoro
Frank Kagoro
Director Research, Analytics and Innovation – Operations

Founder and Director for Research, Innovation, and Analytics. Leading a dynamic team of talented individuals, he is dedicated to realizing Afredac’s full potential.

Arwa Adamjee
Arwa Adamjee
Legal and Administration Officer – Operations

Arwa advises corporates, high-net-worth individuals, and non-governmental organisations, both multinationals and nationals, on various matters relating to company Registration and Compliance.

Duncan Gathungu
Duncan Gathungu
Data Scientist – Operations

Leverages data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making and create innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the community.

Frijenia G. Sumbai
Frijenia G. Sumbai
Technical Programme Manager – Operations

Leads strategic projects at AFREDAC to advance public health research and data innovation in Africa. Focuses on improving digital infrastructure, fostering Communities of Practice, and driving capacity-building initiatives on the Afredac Ubuntu platform.

Athumani Haruni
Athumani Haruni
Manager, Digital and Content Management – Operations

Develops and executes content strategies that resonate with professional audiences and platform goals , prepares design drafts and refines front-end forms.

Dennis Ssesanga
Dennis Ssesanga
Research Scientist – Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

Specializes in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building in public health. Supports clinical trial monitors and manages knowledge for public health care in Africa.

Lawrence Kipchumba
Lawrence Kipchumba
Software Engineer and IT developer – Operations

Tasked with maintaining the WordPress platform, developing its new features and upgrades  and blockchain development.

Yanche Mary-Joyce Awahsiri
Yanche Mary-Joyce Awahsiri
User Centred Product Growth Manager – Operations

Supports Afredac in developing and implementing marketing and Communication strategies, employing persuasive communication skills and creating strategic media relationships.

Allan Lenkaa
Allan Lenkaa
Software Engineer and IT developer – Operations

Specializes in enhancing the functionality  of the WordPress website and in development of a blockchain system.

Mercy Choge
Mercy Choge
Assistant Digital and Content Officer – Operation

Develops front-end forms, steers content moderation, and creating captivating training materials, supports user groups and tackles content-related issues

John Kilambo
John Kilambo
Research Scientist – Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

Works closely with other units to identify knowledge gaps and support the development of knowledge repositories, tools, and frameworks, ensuring that each unit can capture, retain, and disseminate critical knowledge effectively.

Irene Petro
Irene Petro
Research Resources Officer – Operations

A dedicated Researcher with a deep understanding of data collection methodologies plays a critical role in overseeing the allocation of research tools on Afredac Ubuntu Platform.

Innocent H. Peter Uggh
Innocent H. Peter Uggh
Research Scientist – Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

Committed to uniting African health researchers, allowing them to realize their potential and work together in creating solutions for health problems affecting Africans tailored to the African context.