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Our Team

PLUS Africa Linkubator is led by practitioners who work directly with institutions, funders, enterprises, and ecosystem actors to strengthen strategy, governance, capital deployment, and execution across Africa.

Our leadership model is client-facing and delivery-oriented. Each leader brings domain expertise that translates into practical advisory support, informed judgment, and long-term partnership with organisations operating in complex institutional environments.

Leadership Philosophy

We believe effective leadership in advisory work is demonstrated through how value is delivered to clients. Our leaders work alongside partners to navigate complexity, manage risk, and strengthen systems that enable organisations to perform effectively over time.

The PLUS Africa Linkubator leadership team brings complementary expertise across strategy, communications, international trade and investment, legal and regulatory compliance, and financial and grants management. This allows us to support clients across the full lifecycle of strategy, capital, governance, and execution.

Governance and Accountability

Leadership at PLUS Africa Linkubator is grounded in professional integrity, discretion, and accountability. Our leaders engage directly in client work where judgment, confidentiality, and institutional sensitivity are essential, particularly in matters related to capital deployment, compliance, cross-border transactions, and long-term partnerships.

Senior leadership involvement ensures quality, alignment, and continuity across all engagements.

Our Leadership Team

Rehmah Kasule
Strategy and Business Development
Institutional strategy | Business and growth strategy | Partnership development | Systems strengthening | Africa-focused advisory

Rehmah Kasule works with institutions, funders, and enterprises to clarify strategic direction, strengthen organisational positioning, and design growth and partnership strategies aligned with long-term objectives. She supports clients to navigate complex stakeholder environments, align mandate with execution, and build systems that enable sustainable performance and scale.

Candice Bell
Marketing, Communication and Social Media
Strategic communications | Brand positioning | Digital engagement | Stakeholder communication | Narrative development
Candice Bell supports clients to communicate complex advisory, investment, and development work with clarity, credibility, and consistency. She works with institutions and platforms to strengthen messaging, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring communications align with institutional standards and strategic objectives.
Susan Namulindwa
International Trade and Investments
International trade | Investment advisory | Market access | Cross-border partnerships | Africa–global linkages
Susan Namulindwa advises enterprises, investors, and institutions on international trade and investment opportunities, supporting clients to navigate cross-border markets, structure trade and investment strategies, and establish credible partnerships. Her work focuses on aligning market access, investment readiness, and global engagement with institutional and commercial realities.
Zura Mukasa
Legal Compliance
Legal and regulatory compliance | Governance frameworks | Risk management | Institutional accountability | Cross-border legal advisory
Zura Mukasa advises clients on legal, regulatory, and governance matters that underpin advisory, investment, and partnership engagements. She supports institutions, funders, and enterprises to operate responsibly, manage risk, and align activities with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
Madina Nakibirige
Financial and Grants Management and Philanthropic Advisory
Financial management | Grants management | Philanthropic advisory | Financial controls | Donor compliance
Madina Nakibirige works with funders, philanthropic institutions, and nonprofit organisations to strengthen financial management, grants oversight, and compliance systems. She supports clients to design and manage grant portfolios, improve financial controls and reporting, and ensure responsible stewardship of philanthropic capital in line with donor requirements and institutional standards.

Our Broader Team

PLUS Africa Linkubator’s broader team includes advisors, associates, and collaborators who support client engagements across Africa and internationally. Team members are selected for their technical competence, contextual understanding, and ability to operate effectively within complex institutional and multi-stakeholder environments.

Working With Our Leadership

Clients work directly with PLUS Africa Linkubator’s leadership team throughout engagements. Senior leaders remain actively involved to ensure strategic alignment, institutional sensitivity, and delivery quality, providing clients with experienced judgment alongside practical, execution-oriented support.