EHCAI Governance & Management Structure
Excel Hort Consult Agribusiness Incubator (EHCAI) is guided by a Board of Trustees composed of seven members with diverse expertise in development, public service, and private sector leadership. The Board provides strategic oversight and advisory support to the organization.
The Board of Directors offers overall leadership and guidance, supporting fundraising, partnerships, and collaboration with key stakeholders. The Board also sets organizational policies and supervises the secretariat, while members contribute technical expertise in their respective fields.
Operational management is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who works with a multidisciplinary team including the Operations Manager, Agribusiness Manager, Regional Managers, Capacity Development Manager, and Finance and Administration Manager.
EHCAI operates through six regional offices located in Mbarara, Arua, Kasese, Kabale, Kampala, and Mbale, enabling decentralized program implementation. The team is supported by specialists such as Value Chain Specialists, Agribusiness Officers, Marketing Officers, and Communication and Public Relations Officers, as well as a network of associate consultants who provide additional expertise when required.
Director general's message
A Word from Director General at EHCAI
Greetings everybody!! On behalf of the EHCAI Board of Directors and Management, we would like to extend a vote of thanks to the EHCAI prominent clients, partners, staff, and associates. We give special honour to the Board of Trustees for their wise advice and decisions. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and that is why EHCAI continues to welcome mutually beneficial collaborations in order to achieve EHCAI 10-year goals.
Meet the Team at ECHAI
Dr. Alex Ariho is an agribusiness incubation and global agribusiness value development expert with over 15 years of experience in business management and program coordination. He currently coordinates Agribusiness Incubation for job and wealth creation in 54 African countries. African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) is one of the technical arms of African Union Department of Agriculture and Rural Economy where Alex plays a critical role in creating jobs through incubation and business modeling as an expert.
Fred Twinobusingye is a seasoned Business and Financial Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector. He holds a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has served at technical, middle, and senior management levels. Fred has extensive expertise in financial services, agribusiness value chain development, business acquisition and acceleration, and promoting financial inclusion through initiatives such as Emyooga SACCOs, the Parish Development Model (PDM), and the DRDIP program.
At Excel Hort Consult Agribusiness Incubator (EHCAI), we believe that agribusiness holds immense potential to transform livelihoods, empower youth and women, and drive sustainable economic growth across our communities. Our vision is to nurture innovative entrepreneurs, strengthen agribusiness value chains, and create strong market and financial linkages that enable enterprises to grow and compete effectively.
Ms. Bazitire Grace
Director Human Resource & Administration (DHR & ADMIN)
Dr. Charles - Lwanga Malingu
Director, ICT Innovation & Knowledge Management (DIIKM)
Charles-Lwanga Malingu is the Director of ICT, Innovation, and Knowledge Management (DIIKM) at Excel Hort Consult Agribusiness Incubator (EHCAI). He is an experienced information systems consultant with extensive expertise in applying digital solutions to support community development and public sector transformation. Since 1994, he has trained thousands of civil servants and political leaders across Uganda in the use of ICT for governance, service delivery, and local development.
At EHCAI, Charles leads digital transformation initiatives that strengthen enterprise development among refugee and host communities, working closely with partners including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Outbox, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and the Mastercard Foundation. His research explores how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things can drive innovation in environments with limited connectivity. He holds a PhD in Information Security Management and is accredited as a Business Incubation Management Expert.
Ms. Beatrice Tubasiine
Income Stream Finance Officer (ISFO) & Admin Assistant
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Areas of Operation
EHCAI operates in East and Central Africa, in the following countries:
Uganda
Kenya
Tanzania
Burundi
Rwanda
