Swithern Tumwine

Mr. Swithern Tumwine has over 25 years of professional experience in governance, leadership, and management.

He holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from Uganda Management Institute, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Makerere University.

Swithern has extensive training in financial systems, community work, and environmental programs both locally and internationally. He is an experienced leader with a strong focus on integrity and accountability, maintaining relationships with funders and stakeholders.

Since 2007, he has served as Executive Director for Living Earth Uganda. Previously, he was the executive director of UGAFODE, the deputy director of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development, and the bank manager of Uganda Commercial Bank. Swithern serves as a Board Secretary of  Living Earth Uganda.