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Kavuma Johnmary

Award-winning Ugandan Social Entrepreneur, Software Engineer & Environmental Innovator

With over seven years of experience, Kavuma Johnmary builds scalable, community-driven solutions across Africa. He is the Founder & CEO of Upcycle Africa, Co-Founder of Restoration Adventures, and Co-Founder of Tech for Community.

His work has earned global recognition including the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour, the IET Innovation Award, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation Fellowship. He is a Mandela Washington Fellow and international speaker on climate action and youth-led innovation.

Based in Uganda | 🌍 Working across Africa

Open to partnerships, advisory roles & speaking engagements

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Ventures & Initiatives

Building at the intersection of sustainability and technology to drive community transformation across Africa.

Circular Economy & Housing

Upcycle Africa

Transforming plastic waste into affordable, sustainable housing solutions while creating green livelihoods for youth and women.

Eco-Tourism & Conservation

Restoration Adventures

Leveraging eco-tourism and cultural exchange to drive community resilience and conservation across Uganda's landscapes.

Technology & Empowerment

Tech for Community

Harnessing technology to solve grassroots challenges, improve access to information, and empower underserved communities.

Expertise & Mentorship

Driving impact beyond entrepreneurship through technology and hands-on mentorship.

Software Engineering for Social Good

Kavuma builds at the intersection of sustainability and technology. He has designed AI-powered platforms and machine learning-driven systems — including intelligent websites that respond to user queries — positioning technology as a tool for social transformation.

Empowering the Next Generation

A committed youth mentor, Kavuma has guided hundreds of young people across Africa in leadership, social innovation, career development, and social entrepreneurship.

Digital Solutions & Strategy

Kavuma provides professional digital services including Custom Software Development, high-performance Web Design, Social Media Management, and Data Analytics to help projects and companies thrive in a digital-first world.

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What People Say

Voices from changemakers and partners who have experienced Kavuma's impact firsthand.

"The houses made from plastic bottles are amazing and I love the artistic part of it. The world needs such solutions now more than ever."

Diana Waldman

Founder at Jewl.io

"Thank you for making the world a better place. Your work tackles unemployment, plastic waste, and housing — all at once. Truly inspiring."

Eric Leon

VP Marketing, Mobile.ze

"Kavuma's mentorship completely changed my trajectory. He helped me structure my social enterprise idea and I went on to secure an international fellowship."

Amara Osei

Youth Entrepreneur, Ghana

Action & Growth