Godfrey currently serves as the Head of Project Finance and Corporate Affairs at NREP. Godfrey is a seasoned Renewable Energy promoter with over 25 years of experience. Godfrey previously served as a Senior Energy Officer (Bio-energy Division) in Renewable Energy Department at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) in the development and promotion of renewable energy technologies and resources including Solar PV applications, improved biomass energy technologies and biofuels. He contributed to formulation of policy and regulatory frameworks for renewable energy and other multi-disciplinary sectors. Conducted awareness creation and technical capacity building for artisans, technicians, the private sector and CBOs in the field of renewable energy and carried out numerous energy needs assessments, formulated projects concepts, carried out monitoring, evaluation and coordination of activities and stakeholders for development of renewable energy sector in Uganda.

Godfrey attained his Masters degree in Social Economic Information for Natural Resources Management (NRM) – International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences – ITC, Enschede, Netherlands, Bachelor of Science in Forestry at Makerere University, Kampala; Training in Solar Energy Application Technologies at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa; Rural Energy Planning and Management-ESAMI, Arusha Tanzania. Technology, Development and Management of Improved Cookstoves- Center for Rural Development and Technology – Indian Institute of Technology – IIT, New Delhi, India.

Dr. Mukisa currently serves as the Deputy National Coordinator, Head of Technical and Partnerships at NREP. Dr. Mukisa is a well trained and experienced professional in the Energy field, in particular, he is an Expert in Renewable Energy. Dr. Mukisa has over 10 years of experience in Research, Consultancy, Management and Teaching from institutions such as Mountains of the Moon University – MMU in Uganda, Auckland University of Technology – AUT in New Zealand, Uganda Industrial Research Institute – UIRI in Uganda, Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency alliance – UNREEEA in Uganda, Makerere University Business School in Uganda, Centre for Research on Energy and Energy Conservation – CREEC in Uganda and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO in Uganda. Dr. Mukisa has also published several academic articles on Energy in high quality scientific journals. He has served as the Principal Investigator of several projects on Clean Energy in Uganda. Dr. Mukisa is also a Lecturer in the Department of Energy Science and Technology at Makerere University Business School – MUBS. As a sector player, he is also a Member of several Steering Committees for Energy related Programmes in Uganda.

Dr. Mukisa attained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Renewable Energy at Auckland University of Technology – AUT, New Zealand in 2021, Masters of Science in Energy Engineering at Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) – PAUWES in Algeria in 2016, Diploma in Project Management at Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online – ALISON based in Ireland in 2016, and Bachelor of Science with Education at Mbarara University of Science and Technology – MUST in Uganda in 2013. He was also a Research Affiliate at Stellenbosch University, South Africa in 2016 as well as at the Institute of Technologies and Resources Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ITT), Germany in 2015.

Mariah currently serves as the Head of Project Finance and Corporate Affairs at NREP. Mariah is a seasoned development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in international and local development, specializing in finance and administration, project management, and partnerships across diverse sectors. Mariah is also a social entrepreneur and writer. Mariah has led transformative projects funded by international bodies such as the FCDO, European Union, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) focusing on energy, water management, urban development, and agriculture. Mariah excels in stakeholder engagement, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation, ensuring effective program delivery and sustainable outcomes. Passionate about fostering sustainable practices and inclusive growth, she collaborates closely with government ministries, academic institutions, and private sector entities to drive impactful initiatives that address environmental challenges while promoting economic resilience. Mariah is confident, initiative-taking, and conscientious with proven ability to manage large and varied tasks effectively whilst maintaining a consistently high standard of work.

Mariah’s academic credentials include a Master of Science in Development Economics from Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies (Rural Development) from Makerere University. Throughout her career, Mariah has honed her skills through specialized training in business acceleration, financial management, green entrepreneurship, and project management methodologies like Prince.

Paul currently serves as the Head of Research and Capacity Building at NREP. Prior to joining National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), Paul worked for over 10 years as a Researcher and Project Manager at the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) in Bonn, Germany where he developed, coordinated, and implemented research and development projects in renewable energy in the context of water-energy-food-climate nexus in countries such as Niger, Ghana and in Southern Africa. In addition, Paul also has professional work experience in academia, private and public sectors in Uganda including currently teaching and conducting research at Makerere University Business School, and implementing Quality Assurance programs, product testing and standardization – at a national level – with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards.

Paul recently submitted his doctoral thesis for examination, undertaken at the University of Tlemcen in partnership with Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) – PAUWES in Algeria and United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) in Germany. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering degree from Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) – PAUWES in Algeria and holds an undergraduate degree (BSc) in Industrial Chemistry from Makerere University

Mark currently serves as the Head Knowledge Management and Technology Deployment at NREP. Mark is a leading energy specialist with over 7 years of experience in the bioenergy sector, specializing in the development, implementation, and optimization of sustainable energy solutions. As an expert in renewable energy technologies, Mark focuses on harnessing renewable energy resources, including biomass, biogas, biofuels, solar and hybrid solar/ biomass mini-grids to reduce global dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change. He served as a biomass energy specialist on the UNDP/ GEF funded project, the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) on Integrated Waste Management and Biogas in Uganda Project; Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency in communication of national climate mitigation and adaptation actions to the UNFCCC; Forest Management and Sustainable Charcoal Value Chain Project funded by UN FAO.

Mark is currently pursuing a MSc. Environment and Natural Resources at Makerere University, graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at Uganda Management Institute and BSc. in Conservation Forestry and Production Technology. He also has a certificate in operationalizing Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement facilitated by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research. As a specialist in the energy sector, Mark has a number of key certificates in energy and climate change and serves on a number of technical and task force committees within the renewable energy sub-sector.

Derrick currently serves as the Principal Systems Lead at NREP, overseeing both the strategic and operational aspects of the organization’s IT infrastructure. Derrick has a work experience over 4 year. He is a well-versed IT and Systems Engineering professional with extensive experience in software development, AI, and IoT technologies. He has been instrumental in leading the implementation of innovative solutions that align with NREP’s mission of advancing renewable energy initiatives across Uganda. At NREP, he plays a key role in in-house software development, mentoring the IT team, and ensuring robust, secure, and scalable technology solutions to enhance organizational performance. Before returning and assuming his current role, Derrick began his career at NREP as a volunteer IT/System Support Specialist, then transitioned and gained substantial experience as an Application Developer at Crownzcom LTD, where he specialized in server-side architecture, API optimization, and implementing advanced security measures. Derrick also brings international project experience, having served as the Team Lead for the AgriIoT project under the UN-World Food Program’s NextGen-Innovation initiative in Denmark at the Technical University of Denmark. During this program, he led a diverse team focused on seeking innovative solutions to address food-related challenges, integrating AI for real-time monitoring and remote control.

Derrick holds a Master of Computer Application (MCA) in Computer Science & IT from Jain University, India, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Makerere University, Uganda. He has also completed an ALX Software Engineering Certification with a focus on backend development. With expertise in Python, Node.js, SQL, and network management, Derrick is a vital asset in driving technology-driven solutions at NREP, contributing to the platform’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.