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Huduma Fellowship

Building a community of ethical, effective, and enlightened leaders in Uganda's public service.

Huduma (/ˈho͞odo͞omə/, noun) - A Swahili word meaning service

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About Huduma

The Huduma Fellowship is a transformative leadership program designed to develop exceptional public servants in Uganda. Through intensive training and mentorship, we cultivate leaders who are committed to excellence in public service.

Our fellows are equipped with the skills, values, and networks needed to drive meaningful change in Uganda's public sector, creating lasting impact in their communities and beyond.

Program Highlights

Intensive leadership seminars focused on public service excellence
Mentorship from experienced public sector leaders
Networking opportunities with fellow public servants
Practical tools for driving institutional change

Huduma Fellows

Meet the outstanding leaders who have completed the Huduma Fellowship and are driving positive change in Uganda's public service.

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Program Components

Six integrated pillars that equip Huduma Fellows with the skills, networks, and mindset to lead transformational change in public service.

Leadership Development

Monthly seminars and workshops focused on public service leadership, ethics, and governance — building the foundational skills for effective and principled leadership.

Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from experienced public service leaders and policy makers who provide strategic counsel, career navigation, and accountability.

Networking

Building lasting connections with fellow champions and leaders across sectors — creating a peer network that extends well beyond the fellowship year.

Study Tours

Immersive exposure visits to successful public service initiatives, institutions, and governance models — learning from what works on the ground.

Project Work

Hands-on experience through capstone projects that address real public service challenges — turning theory into measurable community impact.

Knowledge Exchange

Structured forums for sharing experiences, research, and best practices among fellows, alumni, and visiting experts — fostering collective intelligence.

What Our Fellows Learn

Focus

The Huduma Fellowship is built around highly integrated modules modelled along the LéO Africa Institute strategic objectives and vision for leadership in Africa. Through faculty presentations, case studies, personal assessments, individual and group exercises, and special projects, fellows engage deeply with transformational leadership principles.

Structure

The Huduma fellowship is structured along a series of two seminars and two workshops in between which Fellows spend time at their work places with occasional interface with the members of the faculty as they continue to learn and apply the knowledge and skills acquired.

Seminar One

Foundation & Leadership Principles

Seminar Two

Public Service Ethics & Governance

Seminar Three

Policy & Implementation

Graduation Seminar

Capstone Projects & Celebration

Delivery

The fellowship is delivered through a combination of means: some face to face sessions, online facilitated sessions and self-study which include recommended reading materials. Through customized case studies and professional Faculty coaching, fellows develop a personal action plan to tap into their leadership and influencing skills.

Selection Criteria

Age: Between 25-35 years old

Interest: Demonstrable interest in volunteerism and civic & public service

Professional Background: Early stage professionals working in the civic & public sectors in Uganda

Intellectual Curiosity: Interested in public affairs and committed to continuous learning

Geography: Based in Uganda or working on Uganda-focused public service initiatives

Commitment: Available to participate in all seminars, workshops, and fellowship activities

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Our Impact

Since its inception, the Huduma Fellowship has trained and mentored outstanding champions who have gone on to make significant contributions to public service delivery in Uganda. Our alumni are driving innovation and excellence across various sectors of government and civil society.

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