I’m Diana Rebecca Namawolya, a Communications and Public Relations professional with 5 years of experience strengthening organizational visibility through strategic media relations, stakeholder engagement, and digital content management. I’ve worked across both NGO and government environments, supporting public awareness efforts, drafting corporate communications, and developing messaging that builds public trust. In my current role at the Capital Markets Authority, I manage official communication channels, support the production of corporate publications and press materials, and contribute to annual reporting while also participating in public education programs to reduce investment scams. Previously, I supported misinformation-fighting communication initiatives at Debunk Media Initiative and delivered communications consultancy work for public health and immunization programs—gathering stakeholder insights, producing clear reports, and turning complex information into engaging narratives.

Diana Rebecca Namawolya

I’m Diana Rebecca Namawolya, a Communications and Public Relations professional with 5 years of experience strengthening organizational visibility through strategic media relations, stakeholder engagement, and digital content management. I’ve worked across both NGO and government environments, supporting public awareness efforts, drafting corporate communications, and developing messaging that builds public trust. In my current role at the Capital Markets Authority, I manage official communication channels, support the production of corporate publications and press materials, and contribute to annual reporting while also participating in public education programs to reduce investment scams. Previously, I supported misinformation-fighting communication initiatives at Debunk Media Initiative and delivered communications consultancy work for public health and immunization programs—gathering stakeholder insights, producing clear reports, and turning complex information into engaging narratives.

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I’m Diana Rebecca Namawolya, a Communications and Public Relations professional with 5 years of experience strengthening organizational visibility through strategic media relations, stakeholder engagement, and digital content management. I’ve worked across both NGO and government environments, supporting public awareness efforts, drafting corporate communications, and developing messaging that builds public trust.

In my current role at the Capital Markets Authority, I manage official communication channels, support the production of corporate publications and press materials, and contribute to annual reporting while also participating in public education programs to reduce investment scams. Previously, I supported misinformation-fighting communication initiatives at Debunk Media Initiative and delivered communications consultancy work for public health and immunization programs—gathering stakeholder insights, producing clear reports, and turning complex information into engaging narratives.

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Work Experience

Communications and Public Relations Specialist at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Support organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement through strategic communication, media relations, digital content management, and public awareness campaigns on capital markets. Manage official communication channels across social media to ensure consistent messaging and timely updates. Draft, edit, and publish press releases, internal memos, articles and newsletters, and support speeches and organizational visibility materials. Coordinate design and dissemination of corporate publications and marketing materials. Prepare talking points, speeches, and media briefs for senior management. Participate in public education programs on capital markets to create awareness and mitigate investment scams.
Communications Officer (Project based) at Debunk Media Initiative
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Support organizational visibility and public engagement through strategic communication, digital campaigns, and content management to combat misinformation in Uganda. Develop communication strategies aimed at countering misinformation. Promote the launch of the Debunk Information Verifier App in partnership with the U.S Mission using communications channels and partner liaison. Design and execute social media campaigns to increase app visibility. Manage website content for DebunkVerifier.com and run day-to-day management of social media accounts.
Social Media Content Moderator at Majorel Kenya Limited
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Create a safe online platform for Facebook users in the Ugandan market by monitoring content, flagging violations, and escalating policy breaches in line with community standards. Conduct quality assessments and provide user guidance support where applicable.
Story Writer at Pick Studios
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Develop success stories and impact narratives for projects implemented by Oxfam Uganda and PELUM Uganda. Produce high-quality storytelling materials that document achievements, beneficiary outcomes, and lessons learned for donors and public audiences. Author over 20 PELUM Uganda success stories for the Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture (KHEA) project and develop feature stories published in Oxfam Uganda Magazine. Conduct interviews and translate technical project outcomes into compelling human-interest narratives.
Research Assistant & Communications Assistant (Project based) at Vachi Communications Limited
April 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024
Provide communications consultancy services supporting government and development partner-funded projects across health and immunization programs. Contribute to communication strategy development through stakeholder mapping, document reviews, consultations, interviews, and qualitative research. Support field stakeholder engagement and reporting for long-term visibility and stakeholder engagement planning across multiple districts. Translate stakeholder insights into practical recommendations for monitoring and evaluation and strengthen awareness and engagement strategies for public sector institutions.
Direct Sales Executive at Airtel Uganda
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Promote and drive sales of Airtel broadband products, including the Airtel 4G Pocket MiFi, through direct sales and customer outreach. Achieve sales targets through excellent customer service, relationship building, and identifying opportunities to expand market reach.

Education

Master of Strategic & Corporate Communications at Makerere University
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2028
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communication at Makerere University
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Psychology of Relationships
January 1, 2019 - August 28, 2026
Certificate in Media Skills for Scientists
January 1, 2019 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Healthcare

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