Makanika Salveri has served as KAWODA’s Finance and Administration Manager since 2021, bringing a strong background in finance, credit management, and community-based governance to the role. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Nkumba University, a Certificate in Microfinance from Mountains of the Moon University, and a Diploma in Business Studies from Makerere University Business School, complemented by certificate courses in portfolio management, loan appraisal, credit management, basic accounting, and agricultural lending methodology.
Before joining KAWODA, Salveri built his finance career at Ikongo Rural SACCO, first as a Credit Officer and later as Branch Manager, gaining hands-on expertise in portfolio and loan management. He has also served as Board of Directors Secretary for Ikongo Farmers Marketing and Cooperative Society since 2013, reflecting his long-standing commitment to community-based financial governance.
Salveri is known for his strong communication, project planning and management, and community mobilization skills, along with a diligent, detail-oriented approach to financial stewardship.