Leadership & Governance
Member-elected. Professionally managed.
Rubanga is owned by its members and led by a board elected from amongst them, supported by a professional management team that runs the cooperative day-to-day.
Board of Directors
Elected from the membership, accountable to it.
Biryaho Silver
Board Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Strategy & member relations
Treasurer
Financial stewardship
Secretary
Governance & records
Production Director
Coffee operations
SACCO Director
Financial services
Women's Representative
Gender inclusion
Youth Representative
Next-generation farmers
Management Team
The professional team behind the cooperative.
Muhangi James
General Manager
Day-to-day leadership across all three entities.
Karugaba Dismus
Operations Manager
Coffee logistics, washing stations, export.
Mugume Rodgers
Finance Manager
Cooperative finances, member payments, reporting.
Rwabushaija Ezra
Export Manager
Trade relationships, shipping and roaster enquiries.
Nakibengo Ruth
Quality Officer
Cupping protocol, certification compliance, traceability.
Muhumuza Rodgers
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Programme tracking, impact reporting, member data.
Nankunda Shallot
Administrative Assistant
Front-office and administrative support.
Natukunda Annah
Administrative Assistant
Front-office and administrative support.
Governance
How Rubanga is run.
The Annual General Meeting is the highest decision-making body. Every member has one vote — irrespective of farm size or contribution volume. The AGM elects the board, approves financial statements, and sets strategic direction.
The board meets monthly and is responsible for strategic oversight, policy, and management appointments. A professional management team handles operations day-to-day, with quarterly reporting to the board and annual reporting to the membership.
Rubanga Mitooma SACCO operates under its own management with dedicated governance, while remaining part of the cooperative family. Cross-board representation ensures alignment.