Pastor Bugingo’s daughter awarded scholarship to Arizona State University in the US

Doreen Gift Bujjingo, daughter of controversial city pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his estranged wife Teddy Naluswa, has been selected for the highly coveted 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship under the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).

Currently working as an ICT Infrastructure Engineer at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Doreen is set to pursue advanced leadership training at Arizona State University, with a focus on public management.

“Doreen is passionate about driving Uganda’s digital transformation through projects that expand broadband connectivity, promote digital skilling, and enhance e-service delivery,” read a statement from the fellowship program.

With a solid academic background—a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Makerere University, and a Master’s in progress—Doreen is no stranger to tech innovation and leadership. She also coordinates Makerere’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub, where she champions education as a tool for solving Uganda’s socio-economic challenges.

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The Mandela Washington Fellowship, launched in 2014, identifies and supports young African leaders who are making a tangible impact in their communities. It provides professional development, academic coursework, and global networking opportunities at top U.S. institutions.