Hajjat Hanifah Murerwa Karadi
Kampala,102
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record as Founder & Executive Director of the Hanifah Karadi Foundation, driving community development and empowerment initiatives. Expert in strategic planning and diplomacy, I successfully mobilized partnerships to enhance outreach, earning recognition as “Mother of the Motherless” for impactful humanitarian service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Executive Director
Hanifah Karadi Foundation
01.2005 - Current
- Established and manage a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities, including orphans, homeless individuals, widows, and disadvantaged youth.
- Developed innovative community programs in education, health, housing, and youth empowerment.
- Spearheaded soft skills and cottage industry training for urban youth to combat unemployment and foster self-reliance.
- Successfully mobilized both local and international partnerships to fund and expand community outreach.
- Earned the national title “Mother of the Motherless” in recognition of my humanitarian service.
NRM Political Mobilizer & Strategist
- Current
- Designed and advanced strategies for reclaiming urban constituencies, especially in Buganda and Kampala Metropolitan.
- Advocated for grassroots-driven political engagement, countering opposition narratives in urban centers.
- Built strong alliances with local leaders, youth groups, and women organizations to advance NRM’s outreach.
- Actively contested in parliamentary elections, securing broad grassroots support despite irregularities in party primaries.
Resident District Commissioner (RDC)
Government of Uganda
- Oversaw and coordinated implementation of government programs at the district level.
- Monitored service delivery and promoted accountability across sectors.
- Strengthened security and governance structures, ensuring alignment with the NRM manifesto.
- Mobilized communities to embrace government initiatives, contributing to peace, stability, and development.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Makerere University
Kampala, UgandaPostgraduate Training - Administrative Law
Patriotic & Leadership Courses -
National Leadership Institute (NALI)
Specialized Training - Governance, Pan-Africanism, and International Relations
International Training - Leadership & Governance
People’s Republic of ChinaSkills
- Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Negotiations
- National interests promotion
- Leadership
- Governance
- Community Development
- Community Engagement
- Grassroots Mobilization
- Strategic Planning
- Socio-Economic Transformation
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Diversity Engagement
- Humanitarian Service
- Program Design
- Program Delivery
Languages
- English
- Luganda
- Swahili (basic)
- Arabic (basic)
Awards
- Presidential Award, Office of the President, For extraordinary contributions to serving humanity.
- Mother of the Motherless, Recognized nationally and locally for humanitarian and community service.
- Commended by religious, civic, and youth groups, For leadership, mobilization, and service delivery.
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
- Nationality: Ugandan
- Marital Status: Married
Vision For Foreign Service
- To represent Uganda with dignity, integrity, and excellence by promoting Uganda’s diplomatic, economic, and cultural interests.
- Strengthening bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
- Championing Uganda’s position on global platforms, especially in areas of community development, youth empowerment, and Pan-Africanism.
- Enhancing Uganda’s image as a hospitable, progressive, and visionary nation.
Timeline
Founder & Executive Director
Hanifah Karadi Foundation
01.2005 - Current
NRM Political Mobilizer & Strategist
- Current
Resident District Commissioner (RDC)
Government of Uganda
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Makerere University
Postgraduate Training - Administrative Law
Patriotic & Leadership Courses -
National Leadership Institute (NALI)