Prime Nkezumukama
Graduated in Arts and Social Sciences, I am Passionate about Peace and Development, has been on the Forefront in the fight for human rights i.e digital rights activists, Tax / Climate / Gender justice activist and campaigner.
Currently, I am the Executive Director of “Dukingire Isi Yacu” (DIY) Organisation, the Steering Committee Member of the “East Africa Tax and Governance Network” (EATGN) which is part of “Tax Justice Network Africa”, Steering Committee Member for “East Africa Trade Network” (EATN). Member of the Global Coalition for Tech Justice (GCTJ), Digital Action Member.
I have 10 years’ strong experience in working with Local, National, Regional and International Networks/Non-Profit Organizations in different domains like digital rights, peace building, conflicts resolution, disasters prevention and Management, trade and investment, climate and gender justice, governance and taxation issues, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights. Have participated in several Regional and International trainings / gatherings/conferences where I contributed in the advocacy and lobby at high level among them “ 5th Conference on Least Developed Countries” in Doha, “GNDR Global Summits” in Malaysia, Nairobi, Forum on Internet Freedom (FIFAfrica22-24), “Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum” (DRIF25) organized by Paradigm, “Dialogues on African Continental Free Trade Areas (AfCFTA)” organized respectively by SEATINI-Uganda, ENDA CACID, Trade Network-Africa, Gatherings organized by “Initiatives of Change International” held in India, etc.
Would like to be a CIVICUS Board Member in order to contribute to the growth of the Network and Strengthen its members around the world by proposing and implementing innovative strategies based on my previous expertise gained within several networks / Organizations I served. Recently, have served as the Board Member for a Global Network of CSOs for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) representing the Eastern Africa Region from 2018 until February 2025.
My proficiency in different languages i.e French, English, Kiswahili, Kirundi will facilitate me interacting with different partners / members during my term.
- What is your favorite quote by someone who inspires you?
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This quote reminds me that while systemic change takes time, persistence, solidarity, and principled leadership can drive progress. It’s a guiding light in both activism and governance.
- What skills are you most proud of or want to learn?
I'm most proud of my ability to convene diverse groups, facilitate dialogue, and build consensus in complex, often polarized environments. I aim to deepen my strategic foresight and data-informed advocacy skills to better support civil society organizations navigating fast-changing global dynamics.
- What is your vision for civil society?
I envision a civil society that is bold, inclusive, and resilient—where grassroots voices shape global agendas, and civic space is protected as a cornerstone of democracy. It must be intersectional, tech-savvy, and locally rooted while globally connected. Civil society should be a catalyst for equity, truth, and solidarity, holding power to account and enabling communities to co-create just futures.
- What lesson(s) have you learnt from failure?
Failure has taught me the importance of listening deeply before acting. In one initiative, our eagerness to launch led us to overlook community readiness—slowing impact and damaging trust. I learned that co-creation, cultural humility, and adaptive planning are essential. Failure isn't the end—it's a compass that, when reflected upon honestly, sharpens vision and strengthens strategy.
