About MEST Development

Active participation of community members ensures meaningful involvement.

Our Mission & Vision

Our Vision

Empowered communities for healthy and resilient lives

Our Mission

To support communities through collaborative initiatives that advance health and socio- economic growth.

Our Values

Community focused, Mentorship, Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork

Our Slogan

Thriving Communities.

Our Target Population

Primary target • Young people • Women Secondary target • Children • Adolescent Girls/Boys • People with Disability (PWD) • Elderly • Refugees

Our Coverage

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Meet Our Leadership Team

The driving force behind MEST's daily operations, our leadership team combines field expertise with strategic vision to implement transformative community programs. With decades of collective experience in development work across Uganda, these dedicated professionals translate our organizational goals into tangible impact.

Stella Kentutsi

Stella Kentutsi

Executive Director

Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

M&E Learning Manager

Patrick Komakech

Patrick Komakech

Finance & Administration Manager

Evelyne Nambozo

Evelyne Nambozo

Programme Officer

Denty Dickens Ogwang

Denty Dickens Ogwang

Accounts/Administration

Joselyne Mbawadde

Joselyne Mbawadde

Programme Manager

Mr. Richard Batamwita

Mr. Richard Batamwita

Public Health Specialist

Meet Our Board Members

The members of the Board of Directors who provide oversight include

Dr. Stephen Watiti

Dr. Stephen Watiti

Board Chairperson

Ms. Susan Nakitto

Ms. Susan Nakitto

Vice Chairperson

CPA Livingstone Kizza

CPA Livingstone Kizza

Treasurer

Dr. Zepher Karyabakabo

Dr. Zepher Karyabakabo

Board Member

Ms. Peace Habomugisha

Ms. Peace Habomugisha

Board Member

Ms. Stella Kentutsi

Ms. Stella Kentutsi

Secretary (Ex Officio)

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