Kitenda Aisha is the Under Secretary (US) of the Uganda Virus Research Institute a duty she assumed in March 2024. As US, she continues to guide and demonstrate strong leadership, governance, and administrative expertise across the 7 Research and the two support departments at UVRI. Aisha is a   seasoned Public Officer with over 17 years of progressive experience in Local Government administration in Uganda. Her career reflects a consistent record of delivering effective municipal management, policy implementation, revenue mobilization, and community development initiatives. 
As Under Secretary, she has dedicated her skills in:-
•    Leading the day-to-day Administration and operations of the Institute, oversee policy executive, planning, budgeting as well as general staff management.
•    Financial Management. Leading and guiding the preparation of the Institutes budgets, monitoring expenditure and ensuring proper funds utilisation. 
•    Policy and strategy.  Oversee the development of the strategic plans to ensure alignment and conformity to the National Priorities.
•     Procurement. Oversee the procurement function to ensure transparency, equity and value for money.
•    Human Resource Management. Support and guide on HRM policies, staff performance, staff development as well as general staff welfare.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Uganda Martyrs’ University, Nkozi, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University Kampala. She also possesses postgraduate diplomas in Public Administration and Urban Governance from Uganda Management Institute, alongside certification in the Administrative Officers’ Law Course from the Law Development Centre. 
Previously Aisha worked with the Entebbe Municipal Council as the Deputy Town Clerk and assisted the Town Clerk in delivering effective administrative services, supervised administrative functions and financial transactions, guided implementation of council resolutions, development programmes, and service delivery. Additionally, Aisha Interpreted Local Government legislation and regulatory frameworks, coordinated planning, budgeting, and departmental oversight and; Managed municipal assets, records, and revenue systems.
Aisha also worked as the Principal Township Officer (Town Clerk) of Kalungu District Local Government (Lukaya Town Council), August 2015 – April 2019 where he led the following achievements: -
•    Led implementation of national policies, council by-laws, and development programmes
•    Provided technical and legal advice to Council
•    Coordinated planning, budgeting, and resource management
•    Promoted inter-institutional partnerships and community mobilization
•    Oversaw infrastructure development, physical planning, and revenue mobilization
Before that, Aisha worked as the Senior Assistant Town Clerk-Kalungu District Local Government (Lukaya Town Council) February 2010 – August 2015. Her role involved the following assignments: -
•    Served as the Deputy the Town Clerk charged with administrative service delivery
•    Monitored and evaluated development programmes and projects
•    Managed revenue collection, markets, and public facilities
•    Supported planning and implementation of development activities
As the Committee Clerk-Kalungu District Local Government (Lukaya Town Council)
December 2006 – February 2010, Aisha played the following roles: -
•    Facilitated council and committee operations
•    Prepared and documented official proceedings and minutes
•    Coordinated logistics, budgeting, and stakeholder communication
Aisha held Special Assignments & Leadership Roles as the: -
•    Chairperson, COVID-19 Relief Committee
•    Chairperson, Market Allocation Committee
•    Chairperson, Physical Planning Committee
•    Chairperson, Manyago Housing Estate Adhoc Committee
•    Chairperson, Kitooro Taxi Park Committee
•    Team Leader, Entebbe ICLD Climate Change Network Project
•    Chairperson, Municipal Board of Survey (2019/2020)
•    Team Leader, Own Source Revenue Enhancement (IRAS)
•    Coordinator, Budget Desk
•    Chairperson, Rewards and Sanctions Committee
Other Responsibilities and Community Engagement while at Lukaya and Kalungu district included: -
•    Member, Kalungu District Training Committee
•    Acting Senior Community Development Officer (2010–2011)
•    AMICAALL Local Coordinator (2010–2012)
•    Patron, Kitenda House – Lukaya Seed Secondary School
•    Member, PTA Executive – Masaka Secondary School (2021–Present)
•    Board Member & Finance Committee Member, Waggwa High School Lukaya
Research and Publications
Aisha’s research work was entitled: -
•    School Management Committees and Performance of Public Primary Schools in Uganda: A case study of Kalungu District Local Government (MBA Dissertation, Uganda Martyrs’ University)
•    Factors Affecting Women’s Access to HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care Services in Uganda:
A case study of Masaka Municipal Council (Bachelor’s Dissertation, Makerere University).

Aisha’s Key Interests include: -
•    Public administration and local governance
•    Urban development and planning
•    Community mobilization and social service delivery
•    Gender and health equity
•    Climate change and sustainable development
•    Public financial management and revenue enhancement
Special Recognitions
•    Recognition for leadership and mobilization during Women’s Day Celebrations, Lukaya Town Council (March 2016)
•    Recognition for contributing to the establishment of a Seed Secondary School in Lukaya Town Council
Core Competencies
•    Strategic leadership and governance
•    Public sector administration
•    Policy implementation and evaluation
•    Financial oversight and revenue management
•    Community engagement and stakeholder coordination
•    Urban planning and infrastructure development