Hervy Kanyankole GUMA
@hervykanyankoleguma
Ugandan international law lawyer and project coordinator advancing migration and SDGs.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Ugandan lawyer and researcher specializing in international law, with a focus on migration law and policy and sustainable development. My work is driven by refugee management and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and it includes authored books such as Borders and Beyond: Rethinking International Migration Law and Policy and Uganda and SDGs: A Handbook for the Youths.
I bring a practical, results-minded leadership style, grounded in management, organization, and social entrepreneurship. I am passionate about promoting justice and combating corruption in my community, and I apply that commitment through program leadership, team coordination, and strategic decision-making.
Currently, I serve as Director at TESIT Foundation International - Uganda and as Chief Operations Officer- EKKULA Trade Awards & Programs. I have also led community-focused work as a Team Leader at Community Justice and Anti-Corruption Forum Uganda, founded a thought leadership blog through The street Republic (over 120 articles since 2020), and work as a Finance advisor—combining legal research, program delivery, and budgeting to support sustainable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operations Officer
EKKULA Trade Awards & Programs
Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)
Led overall operations and strategic direction for EKKULA Trade Awards & Programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to execute national-level trade awards and recognition programs. Managed stakeholder relationships and monitored program performance metrics and financial reports to support continuous improvement and accountability.
Director
TESIT Foundation International - Uganda
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Led multidisciplinary teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of youth-focused programs, ensuring alignment with community needs and strategic goals. Managed partnerships, advocacy for youth empowerment, and financial planning/budgeting to support program reach and youth employment and skills training.
Founder
The Street Republic
May 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Founded and developed The Street Republic, a blog publishing 120+ research articles on international law and diplomacy since 2020. Initiated and managed strategic content planning and adapted the content strategy to reflect global legal developments.
Financial Advisor
Guma Furniture Center
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Provided expert advice on budgeting, financial planning, investment strategies, and cash-flow management to support the company's financial health and growth. Assessed financial risks, created detailed financial forecasts, and tracked financial performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Team Leader
Community Justice and Anti-Corruption Forum Uganda
May 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Served as western region team leader for the Community Justice and Anti-Corruption Forum (CJAF-Uganda), coordinating cross-functional collaboration to address regional challenges. Monitored team progress, coached team members, and facilitated communication with senior management to align with organizational objectives.
Coordinator
Africa Youth Leadership Forum (KIU Chapter)
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Coordinated activities for the Africa Youth Leadership Forum within the KIU chapter between 2019 and 2021.
Head of Programs
KIU Giraffe Times
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Spearheaded the design and development of programs aligned with KIU Giraffe Times' mission and strategic goals, overseeing implementation within budget constraints. Evaluated program outcomes and effectiveness using data-driven insights to support ongoing improvements.
Vice Chairman
Guild Electoral Commission
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Served as Vice Chairman of the Guild Electoral Commission from 2019 to 2020.
Finance Minister
Law School
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Served as Finance Minister for the law school from 2018 to 2020.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Birmingham - Dubai Campus (Online)
Master of Laws (LLM), International Commercial Arbitration
2025 -
Pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Arbitration, starting February 2025 through the University of Birmingham (Dubai Campus, online).
Kampala International University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
2018 - 2022
Activities and societies: Finance Minister (Law School), 2018–2020; Coordinator, Africa Youth Leadership Forum (KIU chapter), 2019–2021; Vice Chairman, Guild Electoral Commission, 2019–2020.
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Kampala International University from 2018 to 2022. Held KIU law school and youth leadership roles, including Finance Minister (2018–2020) and coordinator for the Africa Youth Leadership Forum (KIU chapter, 2019–2021).
Mbarara High School
Advanced Certificate of Education, Education
2016 - 2017
Activities and societies: President, Writer's Club (2016–2017); Vice President, Debate Club (2016–2017).
Completed an Advanced Certificate of Education at Mbarara High School from 2016 to 2017. Participated in school clubs, including the Writer's Club and Debate Club, in leadership roles.
Kampala Kitagata Secondary School
Certificate of Education, Education
2015 -
Completed a Certificate of Education at Kampala Kitagata Secondary School in 2015.
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