Our Board of Directors

Michael Kieran brings over 20 years of leadership experience spanning talent strategy, organizational design, and operations in high-growth and mission-driven organizations. Michael's work is grounded in building durable systems, strong governance, and accountable execution.

As President, he oversees the Foundation's strategy, fundraising, and delivery of education-focused infrastructure projects in western Uganda, including the development of safe classrooms, essential learning resources, and access to secondary education for high-potential students.

His connection to Rubona is both personal and long-standing, rooted in family ties to the region and a commitment to translating resources into tangible, on-the-ground impact. Michael serves alongside a small, hands-on board and ensures that all donor contributions are directed fully to program delivery.

Betty Kageye Kieran was born in Uganda and attended Rubona Primary School for several years. She later graduated from Makerere College and emigrated to Canada in 1972.

Betty has maintained a lifelong connection to East Africa and to the Rubona community. She is the former owner and manager of Giraffe African Art, which she operated for over 40 years. Through this work, she travelled extensively in Africa, working directly with artisans and managing retail operations in Canada.

Betty has been involved in charitable initiatives supporting education and community development, including fundraising efforts for housing and HIV/AIDS support projects in southern Africa. She has also contributed to cultural and educational exhibitions, including the Beads of Life exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

As a Director of the Rubona Primary School Foundation, Betty brings personal knowledge of the school, regional experience, and a strong commitment to responsible stewardship.

Peter Kieran is a founding Director of the Rubona Primary School Foundation and brings extensive experience in governance, infrastructure development, and oversight of complex projects in Africa and other emerging markets.

He founded CPCS Transcom, an international management consulting and advisory firm specializing in private investment in infrastructure, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer until his retirement. CPCS has operated in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, advising governments and private investors on major infrastructure projects.

During his career, Peter led multidisciplinary advisory teams on transportation, port, rail, power, and urban transit projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, including work in Uganda and other parts of East Africa.

For 5 years Peter has served as Chairman of the Canada Council on Africa. He holds a degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Harvard University.

Camilla (Cami) Kieran is a student technology leader who leads Rubona Foundation’s digital access initiatives. She is currently spearheading the Foundation’s project to bring reliable high-speed internet and expanded technology access to Rubona Primary School in Uganda.

In this role, Cami is coordinating the Starlink implementation, working with the school and local technology providers, evaluating equipment and infrastructure needs, and helping develop plans for a computer lab that will give students and teachers greater access to digital learning resources.

Cami also leads Rubona Foundation’s web and digital efforts. She has experience creating websites for nonprofits, student organizations, and online businesses, with a focus on web design, user experience, branding, and digital outreach.

She is passionate about using technology to create meaningful impact and has particular interests in engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.