Brian Muhumuza Bishanga
Ugandan publicist (born 1993)
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Brian Muhumuza Bishanga (born 4 August 1993), also known as Bryan Morel, is a Ugandan publicist. As founder of BM Publications and Kyarimpa Cares, his work focuses on reputation, social impact, and youth diplomacy within the creative economy, media and NGO sectors across Africa that align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Brian Muhumuza Bishanga in Kampala Uganda | |
| Born | Brian Muhumuza Bishanga August 4, 1993 |
| Other name | Bryan Morel |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupation | Publicist |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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Early life and education
Bishanga was born in Mbarara, Uganda, to Abel Muhumuza and Jovia Kyarimpa. At eight months old he lost his father in a motor accident and was subsequently raised by his uncle.
He attended Lyakisana Primary School, St. Gonzaga Secondary School Kijjukizo, and Sseke SS High School.[1] He later studied for a diploma in Project Planning and Management at Makerere University.
During his secondary education, Bishanga developed an early interest in media and information sharing by serving as a columnist and sub-editor for school publications; he actively followed current affairs, music, and entertainment news through print media, earning a reputation among peers as a reliable source for the latest updates.[2]
Career
Bishanga began working in the Ugandan entertainment industry in 2014 as a volunteer promoter and later as a personal assistant to musicians, including Blu*3's Jackie Chandiru.[3]
In 2015, he interned at the Banda Community ICT Center and at Diva Awards Afrika.[3]
While providing administrative and media support at the Diva Awards Afrika, Brian Muhumuza and his team awarded Ugandan entertainers Juliana Kanyomozi, Halima Namakula, Aisha Nabukeera, Roz Merie Atim, and Joanita Kawalya of Afrigo Band at the pre-season launch party of the awards.
In 2016 he coordinated Angella Katatumba's Mulago Yaffe charity concert, which raised funds for the Uganda Cancer Institute and the donation of a phototherapy machine and syringe pump. That year he also handled publicity for Katatumba's attendance at the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul and an African Union symposium in Nairobi, Kenya.[3]
Since then, Bishanga has provided personal support, public relations, coordination, and media liaison services for several Ugandan public figures including Sheilah Gashumba, Judith Allen Heard, Desire Luzinda, Frank Gashumba, and Shakib Cham Lutaaya.[4]
His professional management and public relations work includes campaigns across East Africa and international government, sports and entertainment events while supporting figures like Claudia Naisabwa (Kenya), Sara Mulindwa (United Kingdom), Jerry Fisayo Bambi (France/Nigeria), Basil David Anthony (Ghana), Atong Amos Agook Juac (South Sudan), and Azeezah Hashim (Kenya).
Public relations work
In 2021, Bishanga established BM Publications, a consultancy firm offering brand support, digital content creation, and reputation management for public figures and non-governmental organizations.[5]
In 2024, Bishanga pitched and managed the public relations presentation for the induction of Judith Heard at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Los Angeles. At the event, Heard was recognized alongside global figures including Donatella Versace, Zendaya, John Legend, Bobi Wine, and Annie Lennox for contributions toward political, social, and environmental solutions.[6]
In March 2026, Muhumuza, through BM Publications, coordinated an International Women's Day campaign "Give To Gain" with a theme of generosity and gender equity, featuring media personalities Viana Indi, Christine Nampeera, and Imo Unusual.[7]
In March 2026 BM Publications coordinated public relations and media for Norland International Uganda's seventh anniversary and the launch of the Vmax Tea & Coffee franchise at the UMA Show Grounds in Kampala.[8]
Advocacy and youth diplomacy
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Muhumuza, representing the Desire Luzinda Foundation, coordinated a sanitary pad distribution initiative for students at Uganda Christian University to address reproductive health challenges.[9]
In 2022, Muhumuza represented Uganda as a delegate at the United Nations Best Diplomats simulation conference in Bangkok, Thailand, and attended an international youth conference in New York City.[10]
In 2026, Muhumuza participated in the ECSA-HC Regional Youth Summit and policy dialogues on the Demographic Dividend, advocating for youth-inclusive public health frameworks and regional human capital development.[11]
Humanitarianism and philanthropy
In 2021, Muhumuza founded Kyarimpa Cares, a non-profit organization focused on social welfare and community development initiatives.[12]
In December 2023 the organisation collaborated with the musician Rickman Manrick and the poultry supplier YoKuku on a year-end charity event, dubbed "Ndi Muto", that distributed food supplies in the Bakuli area of Kampala.[13]
In March 2024, Kyarimpa Cares, in collaboration with the National Forestry Authority of Uganda, the Buluma Samba Foundation, and the Judith Heard Foundation, coordinated an environmental initiative to plant fruit and medicinal tree seedlings at the Life 4 Kids Home School and New Life Pentecostal Church in Kitengela, Kenya. The event was officiated by Bishop Dr. Daniel Moindi Migosi.[14]
In 2025, Kyarimpa Cares collaborated with the Abdu Lumala/Lumala-Abdu Youth Impact (LAYI), the AVSI Foundation, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to implement the "Game Connect" project, a sports-based mental health and psychosocial support initiative at the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube District.[15]
Notable awards and honors
Muhumuza has been recognised at various regional and global forums for his mentorship, professional service, and philanthropy.
| Year | Awarding Body / Event | Honor / Category | Result |
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| 2024 | British Council and Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation (Ghana) | 100 Most Influential Young Africans | Honored |
| 2024 | Face of Fashion Media (West Africa) | Young Achiever of the Year Award | Won |
| 2023 | AFROPA Awards (Nairobi, Kenya) | Most Outstanding Public Relations Professional | Won |
| 2023 | Founders of the Year Awards (Nigeria) | Mediapreneur of the Year | Won |
| 2023 | Jubilant Stewards of Africa | Hall of Fame Pacesetters African Chapter Award | Honored |
| 2023 | The Future Project Awards Africa (Nigeria) | Professional Services | Nominated |
| 2022 | Impact Leaders Connect (Bangladesh) / One Young World Community | Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Data Application for Driving Global Impacts | Honored |
| 2022 | African Association of Disability and Self Advocacy Organizations (AADSAO) (Zambia) | Recognition for promoting disability rights | Honored |
| 2021 | Forty Under 40 Africa Awards (South Africa) | Inductee — Consultancy and Professional Service | Honored |
| 2019 | 'Mentors Network', DW Akademie, and German Cooperation | Honorary Certification of Merit in Digital Security Skills | Honored |
| 2026 | Forty Under 40 Global (Dubai, UAE) | Global Honoree | Nominated |