A membership organisation coordinating and supporting stakeholders across Uganda's bamboo value chain

2023
Year founded
20+

Member businesses

5

Ministry Partnerships

This is what drives us

Making bamboo a profitable, sustainable, and widely used resource that improves livelihoods, restores landscapes, attracts investors, and positions Uganda as a relevant player to the global bamboo economy.

What we stand for

Our Values

Eight principles guiding every decision we make.

Transparency

Open and honest in all our operations, decisions, and communications with members and stakeholders.

Innovation

Constantly seeking new approaches, technologies, and ideas to grow Uganda's bamboo sector.

Collaboration

Stronger together, building partnerships across the value chain no single actor could achieve alone.

Sustainability

Balancing economic growth with long-term ecological and social responsibility.

Action

Moving from conversation to delivery, we test fast, learn fast, and scale what works.

Inclusivity

Ensuring all actors from smallholder farmer to multinational buyer, have a seat at the table.

Growth

Committed to building an industry that creates lasting economic opportunity across Uganda.

Compliance

Operating within and actively shaping the regulatory frameworks governing Uganda's bamboo sector.

Board, Management & Advisors

Governed by a diverse team with deep roots in Uganda's bamboo sector and the global industry.

Board & Management 2026
Lukas den Admirant

Projects & Communications

Herwig Geenhoven

Technical Lead

Pieter Huys

Treasurer

Thomas Quirynen

Market Lead Europe

Dr. Collin Muhumuza

Market Development

Sanne Eekel

Program Management

Robert van Kats

Strategy

Joseph Munyangabo

Head of Policy

Robert Ssemakula

General Manager

Sjaak de Bloois

Board Chair

Advisory Board
Mr. Tom Okello

Ministry of Water & Environment

Mr. Mark Mutaahi

BiD Capital Partners

Dr. Selim Reza

INBAR

Ms Trudy Muwanga

Green Building Council Uganda

Ms Susanne Lucas

World Bamboo Organisation