About Catalyst East Africa
"From Concept to Impact"
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and tangible, community-led solutions, ensuring that research directly translates into improved lives, strengthened resilience, and a more equitable future.
Vision: Catalyst East Africa (CEA) merges the functions of a rigorous think tank with a dynamic development agency. We are dedicated to translating evidence-based research into scalable, accountable, and locally-driven programmes.
By focussing on sourcing premium investment deals and structuring sophisticated project financing, we actively drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster true financial independence for the region.
Our objective is to tackle complex, interwoven challenges in East Africa—from environmental degradation to economic overdependence—by developing sustainable partnerships and integrating robust knowledge with real-world financial methodologies.
Our Team in Action
A glimpse into our collaborative corporate initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Meet the Team
The strategic leadership driving Catalyst East Africa forward.
Mr Henry Oblie
Managing Director
Dr Vincent Sinabulyawa
Director
Mr John Sserubiri
Director
Dr Carlos Richard Sankoh
Director
Dr Steven Kiwuwa
Director
Ms Christine
Director
Mr John Nsubaga
Director
Expanding Our Horizon
As we continue to grow our investment model, we are proud to announce the upcoming launch of our regional offices.
Catalyst West Africa
Catalyst Southern Africa
Our Official Partners
Catalyst East Africa works with two official strategic partners to drive significant, scalable impact across the region.
CRC
Official Partner. More details to come.
Project Africa
Official Partner. More details to come.
The CEA Advantage
We offer an unmatched blend of on-the-ground market intelligence and global financial engineering.
Deep Local Network
Unrivalled access to government entities, leading corporate boards, and hidden market opportunities in Uganda and beyond.
Rigorous Risk Mitigation
We de-risk transactions through exhaustive due diligence and adaptive, resilient financial modelling tailored to emerging markets.
Global Capital Connections
Extensive relationships with sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and international commercial banks to create scalable programmes.
