Our Team

Meet the staff of Living Word Uganda—dedicated men and women who lead and serve across our ministry programs.

RUGAMBA DERRICK

RUGAMBA DERRICK

Derrick is the National Team Leader. He graduated from Amt in 2017 and completed two years at Cornhill from 2019 to 2020. Married to Vivian, they have a son named Ezekiel. Derrick is deeply passionate about preaching and teaching God’s word. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading, watching, and playing football.

RUGAMBA DERRICK

LOYCE PEDUN

LOYCE PEDUN

Loyce a former banker serves as our administrator and finance. She is passionate about serving God. She loves working with women and engaging in gospel conversations. During her free time, she loves to watch movies, hang out with friends, dance, and visit family members.

LOYCE PEDUN

PAUL GENO

PAUL GENO

Paul (Rays) serves as a Resource Distributor and helps run the Equip the Church ministry. He graduated from AMT in 2017 and currently serves as the diocesan youth leader for Diocese of Kampala. Married to Caroline, Paul is dedicated to teaching the gospel to youths and college students as part of the Fellowship of the Unashamed. His goal is to reach as many people as possible until the Lord returns. In his spare time, Paul enjoys visiting fellowships and spending time with longtime friends, praying together, watching movies, and reading books.

PAUL GENO

BOAZ ATUHEIRE

BOAZ ATUHEIRE

Boaz is the Partnership and Communications Lead. He’s also undergoing Bible teaching training at Cornhill, currently in his third year. Boaz is married to Christabel, and together they have a son named Nathan and a daughter named Ashley. He has a deep passion for bringing people together for God’s glory and enjoys engaging in meaningful conversations. In his leisure time, Boaz is an avid football player.

BOAZ ATUHEIRE

DESMOND OKWAIRWOTH

DESMOND OKWAIRWOTH

Desmond is the Graphics and Multimedia Lead, graduating from the AMT class of 2021. He is passionate about serving God and making Him known through his work, striving to do everything to the best of his abilities as an act of worship. Beyond routine church activities, Desmond enjoys music, dancing, drumming, DJ-ing, and playing both physical and video games in his leisure time.

DESMOND OKWAIRWOTH

ALLAN ASHABAHEBWA

ALLAN ASHABAHEBWA

Allan is a student leader who is married to Becky. He completed two years of Cornhill training online and is deeply committed to helping Christian Campus Students deepen their love for God’s word and equipping them to teach others. In his spare time, Allan enjoys reading books and articles across various subjects, as well as acquiring new skills that push his limits. His love for Christ and his community is evident in everything he does.

ALLAN ASHABAHEBWA

NUWEMURUNGI JOAN

NUWEMURUNGI JOAN

Joan (JoJo), a graduate of African Bible University, leads the Women’s Ministry. Her passion is to empower women with the skills for understanding and applying the Bible. She enjoys music, travel, and finds inspiration in Christian women who make a difference in their communities through God’s word.

NUWEMURUNGI JOAN

WILLIAM KUTEESA

WILLIAM KUTEESA

William is the Apprenticeship Ministry Training (AMT) Lead. He is married to Allison Kuteesa and together have three children. He holds a Masters degree in Contextualized Pastoral Ministry. He loves training and higher Education. In his free time, William loves reading books.

WILLIAM KUTEESA

BARBARA LANGE

BARBARA LANGE

Barbara joined the LWU team in August 2021 as the Ministry Training Coordinator. Since then, she has played a crucial role in supporting various aspects of the ministry. Her contributions include assisting with the Apprentice Ministry Program (AMT), creating Bible study materials for university students, occasional teaching, and ensuring the smooth operation of seminars and conferences. Before joining Living Word Uganda, Barbara spent five years at another ministry in Kampala, where her focus was on strengthening the Church through the training and encouragement of church leaders. Her deep passion for discipleship extends beyond her work at LWU, as she actively seeks opportunities to teach and build meaningful relationships. In her free time, Barbara finds joy in nature, reading, and discovering new coffee spots around Kampala. She also cherishes her role as an auntie to many “little friends” who bring happiness to her life.

BARBARA LANGE