Leadership Team

At Farmgain Africa, our team of experts combines decades of experience in agribusiness, market analysis, gender mainstreaming, and food security. Here’s who powers our mission:


Dennis Bisase

  • Oversees administration and strategic partnerships, including Syngenta Agro representation.
  • 14+ years managing micro/macro market information systems.
  • Led Uganda’s first Livestock Marketing Information System (African Development Bank-funded).
  • Former National Coordinator for IITA-FOODNET’s market advisory services

David Luwandagga

  • Manages 23 commodities across 35+ Ugandan markets, delivering real-time price data.
  • 20+ years in market intelligence, including 7 years with IITA.
  • Expert in market linkage and wholesale/retail price monitoring

Sarah Mayanja

  • Masters in Ecology, specializing in gender analysis and agribusiness planning.
  • 20+ years with NGOs and CGIAR’s International Potato Centre.
  • Designs gender-inclusive strategies for farmer groups and NGOs

Richard Basalirwa

  • MSc in Food Science from Makerere University.
  • Led food security assessments for UN World Food Programme in East Africa.
  • Skilled in SPSS, Nutri-survey, and MS Access for data analysis.
  • Trains stakeholders on food security and livelihood projects

Christopher Burke

  • MA in International Relations, focusing on land tenure and conflict resolution.
  • 20+ years in northern Uganda, managing USAID/FAO-funded food security projects.
  • Chair of the Northern Uganda Land Platform (NULP).
  • Expert in land governance and UN-backed land information systems

Why Our Team Stands Out

  • Proven Track Record: From market systems to gender equity, our experts have shaped Uganda’s agricultural landscape.
  • Global Partnerships: Collaborations with CGIAR, UN agencies, and NGOs like CESVI and Welthungerhilfe
  • Farmer-Centric Approach: Over 80+ farmer groups empowered through tailored training and market access
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