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Brendan Wadri

TECH4D IMPACT

Kampala, Uganda

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I’m Brendan Adiru Wadri, a tech leader in AI governance, digital transformation, and civic tech, passionate about ethical, inclusive innovation.

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TECH4D IMPACT

TECH4D IMPACT

NGO / Civil society organization

Kampala, Uganda

TECH4D IMPACT is a mission-driven entity advancing digital democracy and innovation for development. We champion ethical, inclusive, and citizen-centered technology to drive transparency, accountability, and sustainable impact across sectors. Our Impact Areas AI Governance & Digital Policy: Supporting responsible AI adoption and policy alignment with public interest. Civic Tech & Digital Rights: Empowering citizens through platforms that promote participation, transparency, and accountability. Tech for Social Impact: Leveraging emerging technologies to address societal challenges in several sectors and governance. Capacity Building: Bridging digital literacy gaps through training for policymakers, technologists, and communities. Youth & Women in Tech: Advocating for inclusive innovation by supporting underrepresented voices in technology design and leadership.
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About me

Brendan A. Wadri is a strategic technology leader with over 17 years of experience in AI governance, cross-sector digital transformation, and public-sector innovation. She specializes in creating future-ready digital ecosystems that align emerging technologies with governance, inclusion, and national development priorities. Brendan has led high-impact initiatives across government and enterprise, focusing on AI policy design, digital public infrastructure, and ethical innovation. She is a passionate advocate for ethical, inclusive, and scalable digital systems. As a national security and cyber-intelligence leader, she brings deep expertise in AI governance, fraud disruption, and data-driven public sector reform. A strategic advisor on emerging technologies, she aligns innovation with policy, compliance, and development priorities. Brendan is also a skilled communicator who bridges technical and policy gaps, and the founding member of TECH4D, promoting digital democracy across Africa.

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 • Master’s in ICT for Development | Multiple certifications in AI standards, cybersecurity, and digital privacy  • Contributor to AI policy, ethical tech, and civic innovation dialogues in global forums . • Regular panelist and advocate for AI ethics, women in tech, and digital governance across public, private, and NGO platforms.