About Us

The Greater Mukono Development Initiative — who we are, what drives us, and the team behind the work.

Greater Mukono
Who We Are

Building a Prosperous Greater Mukono

The Greater Mukono Development Initiative is a platform dedicated to coordinating development efforts, sharing data, and empowering communities across Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga, and Buvuma Districts, as well as Mukono, Njeru, and Lugazi Municipalities.

We connect local governments, NGOs, businesses, and citizens to drive sustainable development aligned with Uganda's Vision 2040 and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Mission

To empower communities through data-driven development, inclusive planning, and transparent governance.

Our Vision

A prosperous, equitable and sustainable Greater Mukono region by 2040.

Our Journey

History & Milestones

2015
Initiative Founded

Established by a coalition of local government officials, civil society and community leaders to coordinate development across the Greater Mukono region.

2017
First Regional Development Plan

Launched the first integrated 5-year development plan covering all four districts and three municipalities.

2019
Data Hub Launched

Opened the regional data hub with UBOS-aligned statistics, interactive maps and facility directories.

2022
100+ Projects Tracked

Reached the milestone of tracking over 100 active development projects across the region.

2025
10-Year Strategic Plan

Launched the Greater Mukono 10-Year Strategic Plan 2025–2035 with community-wide consultation.

Leadership

Our Team & Board

Executive Director
Dr. Sarah Nakato
Executive Director

20+ years in regional development planning and public administration across Uganda.

Board Chair
Hon. James Ssemakula
Board Chairperson

Former LC5 Chairman, Mukono District. Champion of grassroots development and community mobilization.

Data Manager
Eng. Peter Mugisha
Head of Data & GIS

GIS specialist with expertise in spatial data, infrastructure mapping and development analytics.

Community Engagement
Ms. Grace Namutebi
Community Engagement Lead

Specialist in participatory development, gender mainstreaming and community feedback systems.

Legal Status

Registered & Accountable

The Greater Mukono Development Initiative is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under the NGO Bureau of Uganda, operating in compliance with the NGO Act 2016.

  • NGO Registration No: NGO/12345/2015
  • Tax Identification No: TIN 1000123456
  • Registered Office: Plot 1, Mukono Town, Mukono District
  • Annual reports available on request
Partner With Us
4
Districts Covered
3
Municipalities
124+
Active Projects
1.7M
People Served