Julius is a seasoned professional in organisational development, human rights advocacy, inclusive development and development communication, with over 29 years of experience, 15 in the public sector and 14 in civil society. He holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights from Uganda Martyrs University; a Master’s in Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication (Public Relations) from Makerere University. He also has advanced training in administrative law, project planning and management, leadership and Monitoring & Evaluation.

Since 2015, Julius has served as a Commissioner with the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), overseeing Education, Training and Communications. He is part of a technical team that reviews national and local Budget Framework Papers and Ministerial Policy Statements to ensure Gender and Equity compliance before parliamentary appropriation. He previously led the African Union of the Blind and Uganda’s National Council for Disability and coordinated advocacy work at the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda from 1999 to 2005.

Julius has extensive experience in leading social development projects, strategic planning, community mobilisation, policy advocacy, qualitative research, corporate communications and capacity building for organisations of persons with disabilities. He has developed policies, training manuals, strategic plans and evaluations for government institutions and international NGOs such as Sightsavers, ADD International, Sense International, Akina Mama wa Africa and the African Union Disability Institute.

He currently serves on the boards of ChildFund Uganda, Community Based Rehabilitation Alliance and the Government’s Social Protection Thematic Committee. Julius continues to play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive development policies and strengthening institutions that advocate for the rights of marginalised populations.