ARIFA has a team of over 200 members across the world and many fields and disciplines, attracting talented individuals interested in applying their skills at the forefront of AI and other Emerging Technologies for good. ARIFA prides itself on the diversity and collaboration of its team members, who work together to foster a results-oriented approach to complex challenges in AI and other Emerging Technologies.
Board of Directors
Each member of our Board of Directors brings unique expertise and depth of experience to help guide ARIFA-level goals and direction.
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![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Eng_Dr_Zaipuna_O_Yonah_v1.png)
Eng. Dr. Prof. Zaipuna O. Yonah
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mr. David Cracknell.png)
Mr. David Cracknell
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Eng. Dr. Prof. Omar F. Hamad.png)
Eng. Dr. Prof. Hon. Omar F. Hamad
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mr. Axel Angeli.png)
Mr. Axel Angeli
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mrs. Dafrosa Itemba.png)
Ms. Dafrosa K. Itemba
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Praxeda Ogweyo.png)
Dr. Praxeda A. Ogweyo
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Hanifa T. Massawe.png)
Adv. Dr. Hanifa T. Massawe
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Ms. Josephine Marealle Ulimwengu.png)
Ms. Josephine Marealle Ulimwengu
Leadership
ARIFA has a team of management team that is capable of helping staff and collaborative partners align their collective direction, to execute strategic plans, and to continually renew an organization.
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Eng. Dr. Dennis N. Mwighusa
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Ireneus Kagashe.png)
Dr. Ireneus J. Kagashe
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Benedictor A. Nguchu-v1.png)
Prof. Benedictor A. Nguchu
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mr. Deogratius C. Bubelwa.png)
Mr. Deogratius C. Bubelwa
Staff
ARIFA has a team that prides itself on the diversity and collaboration of its members, who work together to foster a results-oriented smooth-running organization.
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Ms. Elina E. Nestory.png)
Ms. Elina E. Nestory
Researchers
Researchers at ARIFA have the opportunity to drive high-impact results via both goal-oriented research and their own creative approaches. ARIFA’s research team is a diverse, multinational team with a range of backgrounds and expertise including NLP, Machine Learning (including Deep Learning), Machine Reading, Large-Scale Inference, Computer Vision, Digital Transformation, Digital Economy, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, IoT, Metaverse, Blockchain Technology, AR/VR etc.
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Ireneus Kagashe.png)
Dr. Ireneus J. Kagashe
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Benedictor A. Nguchu-v1.png)
Prof. Benedictor A. Nguchu
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Moses M. Muthinja.png)
Dr. Moses Muthinja
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Cox L. Tamba.png)
Dr. Cox Lwaka Tamba
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Irene Shubi.png)
Dr. Irene S. Isibika
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr._Helena Myeya.png)
Dr. Helena E. Myeya
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Dr. Lenin Kasoga.png)
Dr. Lenin Kasoga
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Isack-T-Nicholaus.png)
Mr. Isack Thomas Nicholaus
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Medard Mswahili.png)
Mr. Medard Mswahili
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mr. Steven N. Nyagonde.png)
Mr. Steven Nyagonde
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mr. Mwesiga Credius-v1.png)
Mr. Credius N. Mwesiga
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Mr. Jeremiah Majola.png)
Mr. Jeremiah G. Majola
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Ms. Anneth Mzaga.png)
Ms. Anneth Mzaga
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Eng. Hellen Daniel.png)
Eng. Hellen Daniel
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Jane Gonsalves.png)
Ms. Jane Gonsalves
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Mr. Edwin Mlay
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Ms. Sylvia E. Nestor-v1.png)
Ms. Sylvia E. Nestory
![](https://arifa.org/storage/images/Eng. Placidius C. Rwechungura-v1.png)