Alex has been a valued team member of Solidaridad East and Central Africa since 2021, initially serving as Project Manager for the five-year RECLAIM Sustainability! Tea Project, a strategic partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2023, he has expanded Solidaridad’s regional tea, palm oil, and cocoa portfolio, designing new projects, growing partnerships, and coordinating cross-learning.
At the same time, he fostered innovation through adaptive programming, research on biochar and carbon strategies, and increased the participation of marginalized groups in policy and niche markets. In addition, Alex has spearheaded the design and implementation of numerous coffee projects, and Payment for Ecosystem Offsetting and Insetting Carbon Projects in Uganda.
“I am honored to assume the role of Country Manager for Solidaridad Uganda Office. I am committed to leveraging our established partnerships and building on our achievements, working closely with our donors, partners, and beneficiaries, to accelerate the transformation of sustainable agriculture and artisanal mining supply chains.”
Alex Amanya, Country Manager, Solidaridad in Uganda.
“I am deeply committed to driving transformative change for smallholder farmers, workers, miners, and the environment. I eagerly anticipate forging a collaborative path with you to create lasting, measurable impact.”
Prior to Solidaridad, Alex Amanya held key leadership positions as Estate Manager for Uganda Tea Corporation Ltd. and Salama Coffee Estates Ltd., where he oversaw comprehensive plantation management, processing, business development, and stakeholder engagement across the tea, coffee, and cocoa sectors. His academic credentials include a Master’s in Business Management from Uganda Management Institute, a Bachelor’s in Food Science and Technology from Makerere University, and specialized training in gender and climate change. Notably, he is a certified Cool Farm Advisor under the Cool Farm Alliance. Alex’s proven ability to drive transformative change through innovative approaches in climate change, project management, and partnership development, combined with his extensive private sector and development experience, makes him an invaluable asset to Solidaridad.
“I am delighted to announce Alex Amanya’s transition to the role of Uganda Country Manager. His exceptional contributions to Solidaridad over the past three and a half years, coupled with his extensive industry experience and unwavering commitment to positive change, will be vital as he leads our efforts to enhance impact in Uganda and the wider region,” said Rachel Wanyoike, Managing Director, Solidaridad East and Central Africa.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to our valued partners for their steadfast collaboration and support during this leadership transition. Your trust and commitment have been pivotal to our shared successes, and we look forward to continuing this fruitful partnership under Alex’s leadership.”
Solidaridad is delighted to have Alex Amanya at the helm as we deepen our pursuit for innovative approaches to sustainable development. We are confident his leadership will drive our mission and make a tangible contribution to Uganda’s economic growth and environmental sustainability. Interested in building a more sustainable future for Uganda, connect with the team to explore collaborative opportunities aligned with Solidaridad’s strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond.