Staff Profile

A Dedicated Information Professional Rebecca Awayo is a seasoned information professional with over 12 years of experience in the Library and Information Science (LIS) field. She holds a Master’s of Science in Information Science from Makerere University and a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science from Uganda Christian University.

Currently serving as the Senior Records Officer at Lira City Council, she is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's records. Prior to her current role, Rebecca spent nearly a decade as a librarian at Lira Public Library. During her tenure, she was instrumental in empowering women through technology, introducing a vibrant children's library, and establishing an innovative ICT service.

Rebecca's passion for knowledge and her commitment to providing accessible information services have made her a valuable asset to the communities she has served. She is also a dedicated educator, currently lecturing the BLIS course at Lira University, sharing her expertise with the next generation of information professionals.

Name: Obunaka Sam

Education background:

DLIS-Kampala International University

BLIS -KAmpala International University

Candidate MLIS-UCU

Work Experience.

-Mountains of the Moon University -Library Assistant

-Kampala International University -Assistant Librarian

-Ministry of Education and Sports -Assistant Librarian

Nansikombi Janefer is a Senior Records Officer currently serving at Kakumiro District Local Government, a role she has held since 2023 following her progression within the same institution. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Records and Archives Management from Makerere University (2015), as well as a Certificate in Electronic Records Management, DSpace Repository Software, and Turnitin Anti-Plagiarism Systems from Makerere University Business School (2024). Her career began as an Administrator at New Forest Company (2016–2018), after which she transitioned into public service as a Records Officer (2019–2022), demonstrating consistent growth and commitment to her profession.

She is a dedicated, organized, and methodical professional with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively in teams. Janefer is reliable, eager to learn, and open to taking on new responsibilities across diverse work environments. Her key competencies include digital and paper records management, database management, data analysis, and team leadership, supported by excellent communication and listening skills. Her promotion to Senior Records Officer reflects her strong performance and professional dedication. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new ideas, as well as engaging in sports and music.

Edward Ssali is an Assistant Librarian at Uganda Pentecostal University since May 2024. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Kampala International University in 2018. 

Edward is actively engaged with professional bodies; he is the current ULIA executive assistant since June 2024. He serves as a member of the CUUL eResources functional committee since 2020 and was the CUUL Central region representative 2022 - 2024 

With his 5 years of experience dating from 2019 at Kampala International University, Edward has acquired the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team, Edward is equipped with effective problem resolution abilities dedicated to maintaining high quality standards and can deal with administrative duties competently. He acquired a working knowledge of computer Applications especially graphics designing and data management applications in 2014 at Khim Investments and Graphics Solutions at Nasser Road.

He undertook research in 2018 about a study of the information seeking behavior of undergraduate students of Kampala International University in fulfilment for his BLIS at KIU.

Kenneth, Abong (Central Representative) has a bachelor’s degree in library and information science from Uganda Christian and a Master of Science in Records and Archives Management at Makerere University, Uganda. Before joining Aga Khan University, he worked in the library profession for six years in different institutions, including Lira University, Uganda Christian University and most recently at Word of Life Uganda.

Atuha Peter is an enthusiastic and adaptable librarian at Kabale University with a keen interest in emerging library technologies and digital resource management. He is a hands-on professional who is deeply involved in the technical aspects of managing and organizing digital collections, ensuring that scholarly materials are easily discoverable and accessible to students and staff. In addition to his technical work, Peter is a strong advocate for user education, providing training sessions on accessing electronic resources and effectively using reference management tools like Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley. With a background in Library and Information Science and a passion for technology, Peter is dedicated to making library services more accessible and efficient by leveraging the latest tools and platforms.

Nabukenya Judith is an Assistant Librarian at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Uganda since 2016 to date. She has worked in various places including Kiruhura District Local Government as a records officer ,UMI Mbarara branch as Library assistant, college librarian to mention but a few.

She holds a master’s degree in Information Science from Kabale University, a bachelor’s degree in library and information science Kabale University, and a diploma in Library and Information Science from Makerere University (EASLIS). Judith has taken several short courses in relation to library and Records work and data management. These includes electronic resource management, Data Analysis, Dspace and KOHA system management.

Judith has worked in both public and private sectors in the areas of libraries, records, and Information Technology. At the professional level, she has been a member of the Uganda Library and Information Association since 2021 to 2024 and she’s at the same time serving as the General Secretary for ULIA from 2024-2027.

Judith is responsible for E-Resources at MUST, member on MUST Library Committee and as well as team &cheer leader who works with or without supervision.

Emmanuel Twinamasiko holds a Bachelor of Library and Information Science from Uganda Christian University. He is also a Master's candidate in Information Science at Kabale University. A dedicated librarian, Emmanuel has over 10 years of experience in the field of librarianship and currently works at Kabale University. He is based in the School of Medicine, where he has served as the medical librarian for the past five years. In this role, he supports students, faculty, and researchers by providing access to relevant academic resources, facilitating research, and promoting effective information-seeking practices.

With a strong passion for medical librarianship, Emmanuel plays a key role in curating and organizing specialized collections tailored to the needs of health sciences students and practitioners. His work ensures that users have seamless access to both physical and electronic resources, which significantly contributes to the academic success of the School of Medicine.

Emmanuel is also committed to fostering an engaging library environment that encourages learning and innovation. In addition, he is passionate about community engagement and currently serves as the Publicity/Editorial Secretary for the Uganda Library and Information Association.

Okello Gilbert is a Library and Information Science scholar pursuing a Ph.D. at Makerere University’s East African School of Library and Information Science. His research focuses on culturally rooted and indigenized information services, emphasizing Africa’s unique knowledge systems. He holds a Master of Information Science from Mount Kenya University and has over 15 years of expertise in information systems development, library science, and knowledge management.

A published author and educator, Okello has taught library science and ICT, supervised research, and contributed to graduate studies. He spent nearly a decade as a faculty member at Mount Kenya University Rwanda and has led multiple research projects on indigenizing information services, securing grants for their development.

Currently, he is the University Librarian at ISBAT University, overseeing library operations and serving on the Senate, Academic Committee, and Human Resource Committee. Previously, he was Head Librarian at Reformed Theological College.

Beyond academia, Okello is the founder of Doxazo Community Ministries, which is among others piloting community information centers in the Bukedi subregion. He also provides consultancy in information services, contributes to curriculum development, and has served as a grant reviewer.

Okello is the Vice President of the Uganda Library and Information Association, a pastor, and a devoted husband and father.

Dennis Kakande is an innovative librarian with a Bachelor of Library & Information Science Degree (UCU) with certification from ALCTS, a division of ALA, among others. Dennis has over 10 years of experience in librarianship, and throughout his career, he has held various library positions. Previously, he served at Kampala International University Dar salaam College & Main Campus, Kampala Libraries, as a Head Cataloguing Librarian, Law Librarian, & Systems Librarian, where he headed the digitization project, which saw over 6,000 hard copy theses digitized, uploaded in the institutional repository, and issued with PIDs. Currently, he serves at Bishop Stuart University as a systems librarian. Dennis served on the executive from 2021 up to October 2024, and currently, he is on the executive of the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries as a Western Region representative.

With over 14 years of experience in the library and information science field, I have had the privilege of serving at esteemed institutions such as Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda Christian University (UCU), and currently, Aga Khan University.

Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in various professional organizations. I served as the Chairperson of the eResources Focus Committee at the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) from 2020 to 2022 and currently hold the position of Treasurer for both CUUL and the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA).

I am passionate about fostering a vibrant and connected LIS community. I co-founded the LIS Forum WhatsApp group, a platform that brings together over 1000 LIS professionals for daily discussions and updates. I also manage other social media channels, such as the LIS Forum Telegram group and channel, to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking.

I am committed to serving the LIS profession and ensuring that our professional bodies effectively meet the needs of their members. I am eager to contribute my skills and experience to ULIA and work towards a brighter future for the field.

Rachael Nafuna is a student pursuing a Masters degree in Information Science at Makerere University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science (Mak). She has also attended and completed trainings in Electronic records Management, KOHA Integrated Library Management Systems, D-Space Repository Software, Turnitin and Emerging Trends in Information Management. She has one year of experience working with Academic libraries having started her career as a Library Assistant at Uganda Christian University Arua Campus. (2023-2024). She is currently serving as the Assistant National Treasurer of the Uganda Library and Information Science Association (ULIA). As an active association member, she seeks to expand her professional network, stay updated on industry developments, and contribute to the growth of the library and information science community.