Public Administration Consultant Francis Kagaba

Francis Kagaba is a seasoned Public Administration Consultant and strategic town management leader at Inverness Consulting Group, celebrated for translating national development agendas into tangible local impact. Armed with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration & Management and dual Development Studies degrees, he blends academic rigor with more than 10 years of field experience across parish, sub-county, and municipal tiers of government.

Currently, the Town Clerk of Kyenjojo Municipal Council, Francis, commands the full policy‑to‑practice the lifecycle. He orchestrates the roll-out of council by-laws, supervises cross-departmental key performance indicators, and safeguards a big annual budget through transparent procurement, asset oversight, and meticulous financial reporting. By chairing the Executive Steering Committee, he aligns multi-sector projects—spanning health, infrastructure, and revenue—in lockstep with Uganda’s Third National Development Plan.

His gift for stakeholder engagement matches Francis’s strategic leadership. From town‑hall forums that demystify urban sanitation initiatives to high-level negotiations with ministries, and development partners, he cultivates partnerships that unlock funds, technical expertise, and community buy-in. His data-driven revenue campaigns have raised local own-source income by 25 percent, empowering the municipality to reinvest in roads, bridges, and social services.

As a people-centric manager, Francis mentors more than 120 municipal professionals, embedding a performance-management framework that links clear KPIs with career-progression pathways. His dedication to capacity‑building echoes through every department, improving service delivery and boosting morale.

Professional Journey

• Town Clerk, Kyenjojo Municipal Council (2024–Present) – Chief adviser on urban planning and compliance; formulates annual Municipal Development Plan and budget.
• Sub-County & Parish Administrative Roles (2009–2023) – Steered decentralised service delivery, community-driven development, and grassroots revenue mobilisation across multiple localities.
• Municipal Projects Lead – Oversaw donor-funded infrastructure schemes, ensuring audit-ready reporting and on-time, on-budget completion.

Core Competencies

• Policy Implementation & Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Planning & Budget Formulation
• Public Finance & Revenue Mobilisation
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Performance Management & Staff Development
• Infrastructure Project Oversight

Impact & Vision

Francis champions transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance. His forward-looking approach centres on digitalising municipal services, diversifying revenue streams, and mainstreaming climate-smart infrastructure. At Inverness Consulting Group, he empowers clients from emerging municipalities to donor agencies—with tailor-made roadmaps that strengthen institutional resilience, foster civic trust, and accelerate sustainable urban growth.

Administration Consulting

Leveraging first-hand experience in budgeting, asset control, and HR oversight, Francis helps organisations streamline administrative processes, instill fiscal discipline, and embed performance-oriented cultures. He designs cloud-based documentation systems, risk‑management protocols, and SOPs that cut red tape, boost audit readiness, and free resources for frontline service delivery.

Local Governance Consulting

Francis guides councils and development partners through the complexities of decentralisation, from legislative alignment to participatory planning. He conducts institutional capacity assessments, facilitates multi-stakeholder workshops, and crafts revenue-enhancement strategies rooted in data analytics and civic engagement—ensuring reforms are both community-owned and financially sustainable.

Ready to elevate your municipality’s performance? Contact Francis Kagaba at Inverness Consulting Group to schedule a strategic discovery session and unlock the full potential of effective local governance.