SHAU LEADERSHIP
SHAU ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Sunday Acidri
President

Sunday Acidri
President
Sunday Acidri is a dedicated Engineer and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) professional with 18 years of diverse experience spanning the power sector, FMCG, transportation, process, and plant safety with extensive exposure to both local and international safety standards, regulations, and best practices. Throughout his successful career at Uganda Breweries, he held multiple roles in the Engineering division, eventually serving as Head of Safety and Health prior to his early retirement.
He holds the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management and General Certificate (IGC), Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Systems Engineering.
He is a certified,
Lead auditor and Implementer for ISO:45001:2018 standard.
Security management system lead auditor.
Energy audit and management.
Certified International assurance auditor.
Certified Global assurance and risk auditor(GAR) standards
Certified Global risk management standards(GRMS) Auditor
Transport safety auditor and implementer..
Construction project safety management and audits.
Process safety subject matter expert in Africa working group.
Food safety , defense and fraud lead auditor and implementer.
- Phone:0777801172
- Email: sundayacidri1983@gmail.com

Racheal Natukunda
Vice President

Racheal Natukunda
Vice President
Natukunda Racheal is a highly accomplished and passionate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with nine years of progressive experience, currently serving as a Safety Engineer at CNOOC Uganda Limited.
She holds a Master's in Environment and Natural Resources and a Bachelor's in Environmental Science from Makerere University, providing a robust academic foundation for her expertise. She has further enhanced her qualifications through comprehensive professional training, including ISO Lead Implementor, Internal Auditor, and Lead Auditor certifications, as well as specialized courses in Occupational Health & Safety, Oil & Gas Safety, and Water Quality Management from the University of Life Science Norway.
A recognized leader in her field, Racheal was an Executive Committee Member for the Safety and Health Association of Uganda from 2023-2025. Her commitment to broader environmental and safety initiatives is evidenced by her role as an Africa Ambassador for Climate Linkup, a UK-based organization, in 2022. Notably, in 2023, she spearheaded a highly successful road safety campaign involving contractors and subcontractors in the Kingfisher Development Area, demonstrating her ability to drive impactful safety initiatives.
- Phone: 0705314001
- Email: rhakhel.natukunda@gmail.com

Angelina Nafuna
General Secretary

Angelina Nafuna
General Secretary
Angelina Nafuna is a highly skilled and certified Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with over six years of progressive experience in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. Her expertise spans high-risk operations including rig moves, rig-up and rig-down activities, and remote camp installations, where she has consistently ensure operational safety, regulatory compliance, and workforce wellbeing.
She holds the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) and is a certified Lead Auditor and Implementer for ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems). Her credentials are matched by practical experience in incident investigation, contractor HSE oversight, risk assessments, and the implementation of integrated management systems aligned with international standards.
Angelina is a passionate advocate for proactive safety cultures, mental health awareness in the workplace, and the empowerment of emerging safety professionals. Her approach is rooted in professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement—principles that define her contribution to safer, more resilient operations in Uganda’s industrial landscape.
- Phone: 0700177146
- Email: Angelinanafuna@gmail.com

Gloria Ndagire
Financial Controller

Gloria Ndagire
Financial Controller
Gloria Ndagire is a seasoned SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) professional with over five years of experience leading impactful safety and health programs across Uganda and East Africa. As the Financial Controller, Gloria ensures the alignment of financial strategies with the association’s broader mission of promoting safer and healthier environments. She provides strategic oversight to financial planning while supporting the successful execution of SHEQ initiatives and advocating for positive safety reforms.
With a strong foundation in engineering and extensive expertise in road safety, environmental health, and quality management, Gloria excels at developing and executing systems that align with both national standards and international best practices. Her strengths include stakeholder engagement, strategic risk assessment, policy development, and driving operational excellence in SHEQ management. Gloria is particularly passionate about creating safer road networks and improving workplace health standards, working towards systemic change that empowers both organizations and communities.
A proactive leader and advocate, Gloria’s work extends beyond project management to influencing policy and contributing to national dialogues on safety and health. Her hands-on experience, combined with her unwavering commitment to sustainable development, makes her a key driver in SHAU’s efforts to shape a safer, more resilient Uganda.
- Phone: 0773892910
- Email: ndagiregloria@yahoo.com

Samuel Kakande
Legal Counsel

Samuel Kakande
Legal Counsel
Samuel is a passionate HSE professional and dedicated lawyer with a strong foundation in the legal, regulatory, and institutional aspects. He is committed to promoting health, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability across various projects and industrial operations in Uganda and beyond. His work supports the integration of sound legal frameworks with progressive HSE practices, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and responsible development.
With experience in environmental law, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance, Samuel brings a multidisciplinary perspective to HSE matters. He has also handled commercial law and litigation, tax disputes, immigration, Intellectual Property, banking, and employment law during his time at leading firms including ENSafrica Advocates and Synergy Solicitors and Advocates.
Samuel seeks to contribute his legal acumen and HSE advocacy to organisations focused on sustainable energy, responsible industry practices, and environmental stewardship.
- Phone: 0782074238
- Email: samuelkakande@gmail.com

Sunday Acidri
President

Sunday Acidri
President
Sunday Acidri is a dedicated Engineer and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) professional with 18 years of diverse experience spanning the power sector, FMCG, transportation, process, and plant safety with extensive exposure to both local and international safety standards, regulations, and best practices. Throughout his successful career at Uganda Breweries, he held multiple roles in the Engineering division, eventually serving as Head of Safety and Health prior to his early retirement.
He holds the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management and General Certificate (IGC), Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Systems Engineering.
He is a certified,
Lead auditor and Implementer for ISO:45001:2018 standard.
Security management system lead auditor.
Energy audit and management.
Certified International assurance auditor.
Certified Global assurance and risk auditor(GAR) standards
Certified Global risk management standards(GRMS) Auditor
Transport safety auditor and implementer..
Construction project safety management and audits.
Process safety subject matter expert in Africa working group.
Food safety , defense and fraud lead auditor and implementer.
- Phone:0777801172
- Email: sundayacidri1983@gmail.com

Racheal Natukunda
Vice President

Racheal Natukunda
Vice President
Natukunda Racheal is a highly accomplished and passionate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with nine years of progressive experience, currently serving as a Safety Engineer at CNOOC Uganda Limited.
She holds a Master's in Environment and Natural Resources and a Bachelor's in Environmental Science from Makerere University, providing a robust academic foundation for her expertise. She has further enhanced her qualifications through comprehensive professional training, including ISO Lead Implementor, Internal Auditor, and Lead Auditor certifications, as well as specialized courses in Occupational Health & Safety, Oil & Gas Safety, and Water Quality Management from the University of Life Science Norway.
A recognized leader in her field, Racheal was an Executive Committee Member for the Safety and Health Association of Uganda from 2023-2025. Her commitment to broader environmental and safety initiatives is evidenced by her role as an Africa Ambassador for Climate Linkup, a UK-based organization, in 2022. Notably, in 2023, she spearheaded a highly successful road safety campaign involving contractors and subcontractors in the Kingfisher Development Area, demonstrating her ability to drive impactful safety initiatives.
- Phone: 0705314001
- Email: rhakhel.natukunda@gmail.com

Angelina Nafuna
General Secretary

Angelina Nafuna
General Secretary
Angelina Nafuna is a highly skilled and certified Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with over six years of progressive experience in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. Her expertise spans high-risk operations including rig moves, rig-up and rig-down activities, and remote camp installations, where she has consistently ensure operational safety, regulatory compliance, and workforce wellbeing.
She holds the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) and is a certified Lead Auditor and Implementer for ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems). Her credentials are matched by practical experience in incident investigation, contractor HSE oversight, risk assessments, and the implementation of integrated management systems aligned with international standards.
Angelina is a passionate advocate for proactive safety cultures, mental health awareness in the workplace, and the empowerment of emerging safety professionals. Her approach is rooted in professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement—principles that define her contribution to safer, more resilient operations in Uganda’s industrial landscape.
- Phone: 0700177146
- Email: Angelinanafuna@gmail.com

Gloria Ndagire
Financial Controller

Gloria Ndagire
Financial Controller
Gloria Ndagire is a seasoned SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) professional with over five years of experience leading impactful safety and health programs across Uganda and East Africa. As the Financial Controller, Gloria ensures the alignment of financial strategies with the association’s broader mission of promoting safer and healthier environments. She provides strategic oversight to financial planning while supporting the successful execution of SHEQ initiatives and advocating for positive safety reforms.
With a strong foundation in engineering and extensive expertise in road safety, environmental health, and quality management, Gloria excels at developing and executing systems that align with both national standards and international best practices. Her strengths include stakeholder engagement, strategic risk assessment, policy development, and driving operational excellence in SHEQ management. Gloria is particularly passionate about creating safer road networks and improving workplace health standards, working towards systemic change that empowers both organizations and communities.
A proactive leader and advocate, Gloria’s work extends beyond project management to influencing policy and contributing to national dialogues on safety and health. Her hands-on experience, combined with her unwavering commitment to sustainable development, makes her a key driver in SHAU’s efforts to shape a safer, more resilient Uganda.
- Phone: 0773892910
- Email: ndagiregloria@yahoo.com

Samuel Kakande
Legal Counsel

Samuel Kakande
Legal Counsel
Samuel is a passionate HSE professional and dedicated lawyer with a strong foundation in the legal, regulatory, and institutional aspects. He is committed to promoting health, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability across various projects and industrial operations in Uganda and beyond. His work supports the integration of sound legal frameworks with progressive HSE practices, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and responsible development.
With experience in environmental law, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance, Samuel brings a multidisciplinary perspective to HSE matters. He has also handled commercial law and litigation, tax disputes, immigration, Intellectual Property, banking, and employment law during his time at leading firms including ENSafrica Advocates and Synergy Solicitors and Advocates.
Samuel seeks to contribute his legal acumen and HSE advocacy to organisations focused on sustainable energy, responsible industry practices, and environmental stewardship.
- Phone: 0782074238
- Email: samuelkakande@gmail.com