Youth Diplomacy ProgrammeExample
Training young people in diplomatic practice, negotiation and protocol through workshops and model diplomacy sessions.
Culture · Diplomacy · Governance
Connecting Uganda’s heritage to the world’s table.
The Aruho Foundation is an initiative centred on diplomacy, governance and culture, founded by Ugandan legal expert and career diplomat Aruho Brian.
Photo to comeA picture of the Foundation's work: an event, a dialogue or the community
What we stand for
Three areas of work, one purpose.
Culture
Celebrating and sharing Uganda’s heritage as a foundation for identity, dialogue and understanding between peoples.
Diplomacy
Encouraging young Africans to take part in international relations, foreign policy and cooperation between nations.
Governance
Supporting strong institutions and sound public policy that serve communities and drive economic transformation.
Our Founder
An emerging generation of Ugandan professionals, connecting legal expertise with diplomacy, public policy and institutional development.
Aruho Brian, LL.B, MCIArb. Founder & Executive Director
Latest Dispatches
Ideas on law, diplomacy and governance.
About the Foundation
The Aruho Foundation
An initiative centred on diplomacy, governance and culture, founded and led by Aruho Brian.
Our story
The Aruho Foundation was founded by Aruho Brian, a Ugandan legal expert and career diplomat from Ntungamo District. Its work brings together three areas he has pursued throughout his studies and public service: culture, diplomacy and governance.
The full story of the Foundation (when and why it started, and how it has grown) will go here once the organizational profile is received.
Aruho Brian, Founder & Executive DirectorMission
Mission statement to come.
Vision
Vision statement to come.
Our focus
Where we work
Culture
Celebrating and sharing Uganda’s heritage as a foundation for identity, dialogue and understanding between peoples.
Diplomacy
Encouraging young Africans to take part in international relations, foreign policy and cooperation between nations.
Governance
Supporting strong institutions and sound public policy that serve communities and drive economic transformation.
Leadership
Led by Aruho Brian, Founder & Executive Director.
What We Do
Our programmes and services
The Foundation's work falls under three areas: culture, diplomacy and governance. The programmes below are examples to show the layout; they will be replaced with the Foundation's actual services.
Diplomacy
Dialogues and roundtablesExample
Bringing together students, professionals and policymakers to discuss foreign policy and Africa's place in the world.
Governance
Leadership and governance trainingExample
Building leadership skills for student leaders, young professionals and community organisations.
Public policy researchExample
Short briefs and commentary on public policy, institutional development and economic transformation.
Culture
Cultural heritage and exchangeExample
Celebrating Uganda's heritage and using culture to build understanding between communities and nations.
Dispute resolution awarenessExample
Raising awareness of arbitration and other alternative ways to resolve disputes, drawing on the Founder's legal expertise.
Work with us
Interested in partnering on a programme or inviting the Foundation to an event?
Events
Events and engagements
Dialogues, trainings and cultural gatherings hosted or attended by the Foundation. The events below are examples showing how listings will appear.
Upcoming
Upcoming events
Past
Past events
Our Founder
Aruho Brian
Ugandan legal expert and career diplomat whose work spans the law, international relations, diplomacy and alternative dispute resolution.
- Born
- 24 January 2000
- Home district
- Ntungamo
- Clan
- Mugahe
He is the first-born child of Mr & Mrs CPA Richard Asiimwe.
Academic & legal background
Education and qualifications
- CurrentMaster of Laws (LL.M), International Business LawUganda Christian University (UCU)
- Aug 2025Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)Cavendish University Uganda
- MemberChartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
Areas of particular interest:
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- International Law
- Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Leadership & governance
Leadership roles
- 2023 – 202415th Guild PresidentCavendish University Uganda
- 2023Head of Diplomatic and Political AffairsAfrican Union Youth Assembly of Uganda, appointed early 2023
- 2022 – 2023SpeakerCavendish Law School
Diplomacy
Diplomatic and civic engagement
Aruho Brian has a strong interest in international relations and foreign policy, diplomatic engagement and international cooperation, and public policy and economic transformation. He has taken part in initiatives and dialogues on the global diplomatic future.
He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Aruho Foundation. He has also held leadership roles in diplomatic and governance initiatives, including the African Union Youth Assembly of Uganda, and has worked closely with the African Diplomatic Organization.
Professional identity
Where his work meets
- LawInternational business law and commercial dispute resolution.
- DiplomacyForeign policy and international relations.
- GovernanceInstitutional development and public policy.
Aruho Brian represents an emerging generation of Ugandan professionals seeking to connect legal expertise with diplomacy, public policy and institutional development, driven by three ambitions: legal excellence, diplomatic recognition and public policy.
Aruho Brian, Founder & Executive DirectorDispatches
Dispatches from the Foundation
Articles, commentary and reflections on law, diplomacy, governance and culture. The posts below are examples showing how articles will appear.
Contact Us
Get in touch
For partnerships, speaking invitations, media or general enquiries, reach the Aruho Foundation by email or phone.
- Office
- Address to be added
- Social
- Social media links to be added