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

Our commitment is to enhance evidence-based public health practices by fostering community engagement, leveraging technology, and disseminating knowledge:

Extraordinary Experiences

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

AFREDAC is a community-led programme that is free for anyone interested in joining. We invite excellence, innovation and community drive. Meet our champions.

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.

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 – Operations

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.

Renick Kihongo
Renick Kihongo
Communication and Engagement Officer – Operations

Provides guidance on communication matters and shares outputs and materials through various platforms.

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

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.

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.

John Kilambo
John Kilambo
Knowledge Management – Operations

Works closely with other units to identify knowledge gaps, streamline information flows, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Support the development of knowledge repositories, tools, and frameworks, ensuring that each unit can capture, retain, and disseminate critical knowledge effectively.

Visit our AFREDAC Ubuntu Platform to join a global community of researchers and data scientists shaping public health and leading change in Africa.

Visit our existing communities and apply to join to be part of the changemakers and contribute your knowledge in shaping community change at local, country, regional or global level.