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Meet the Team

The People Behind Uganda's Most Trusted Coaching Firm

Our team of eight certified coaches, consultants, and facilitators brings together decades of combined experience in professional development, leadership, and organisational psychology.

Our Founding Partners & Lead Coaches

Ascend Uganda was built on the expertise and passion of our founding team — coaches who have dedicated their careers to transforming the professional lives of Ugandan professionals.

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Founder & CEO

Dr. Sarah Namukasa

Lead Coach & Organisational Psychologist

Dr. Sarah is the visionary founder of Ascend Uganda. With a PhD in Organisational Psychology from the University of Nairobi and over 15 years of coaching experience across East Africa, she has helped hundreds of Ugandan professionals unlock their extraordinary potential. She is a sought-after speaker on leadership, communication, and professional development.

ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
PhD Organisational Psychology, University of Nairobi
15+ Years Executive Coaching Experience
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Co-Founder

Mr. David Ochieng

Senior Consultant & Leadership Coach

David co-founded Ascend with Dr. Sarah in 2014, bringing with him 12 years of experience in corporate management and executive leadership at some of Uganda's largest financial institutions. His background in banking and finance gives him a unique and grounded perspective when coaching corporate and executive clients.

EMCC Senior Practitioner — Leadership Coaching
MBA, Makerere University Business School
12 Years Senior Banking & Finance Experience
Ascend Uganda coaching session in progress Ascend Uganda team celebrating a successful programme

A Team Dedicated to Your Growth

Each member of the Ascend Uganda team brings unique expertise, cultural knowledge, and passion for professional development.

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Grace Akello

Communication Coach & Facilitator
Public SpeakingExecutive Presence

Grace brings 8 years of experience as a communications trainer and has worked with NGOs, government agencies, and media organisations across Uganda.

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Patrick Musoke

Career Transition Specialist
Career CoachingJob Search

Patrick has helped over 200 professionals navigate career transitions, promotions, and major career pivots over his 9-year coaching career.

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Rebecca Nankinga

Personal Development Coach
MindsetConfidence

Rebecca specialises in mindset transformation and confidence coaching, helping professionals break through limiting beliefs that hold them back.

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Joseph Kakooza

Leadership Development Coach
LeadershipTeams

Joseph's background as a former military officer and senior corporate manager brings a unique disciplined rigour to his leadership coaching work.

Are You a Passionate Coach Based in Uganda?

Ascend Uganda is always looking for talented, certified coaches and consultants who share our commitment to transforming Uganda's professional landscape. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Collaborative Culture

Work with a supportive team that values knowledge-sharing, learning, and mutual growth.

Growing Client Base

Join a firm with an established reputation and a steady flow of motivated clients across Uganda.

Professional Growth

Ongoing professional development, supervision, and mentorship support from our senior coaches.

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Work With Our Expert Team

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