The testimonial issued by IDRC reflects leadership that does more than manage; it mentors. More than evaluates; it elevates. More than supervises; it strengthens. Institutions rise or fall on the temperament of the person at the top. Under Prof. Kamya, IDRC does not just deliver world-class research; it models world-class governance.
Professor, thank you for your strategic leadership. Thank you for demonstrating that humility is not the absence of achievement, but its highest expression. Thank you for championing young people, trusting local expertise, and proving that when leaders create space, talent flourishes.
Your example continues to inspire me and many others striving to build institutions that matter.
I remain Mr Strategy.
Some leaders do not need to introduce themselves. Their work does it for them; quietly, consistently, and unmistakably.Prof. Moses Kamya, Executive Director of the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC), is such a leader. A man whose global exposure, academic excellence, and unmatched professional stature could easily have created distance, yet he chooses a different path. He listens. He empowers. He creates room for young professionals and local consultants to shine. That is the mark of true leadership, confidence without arrogance, authority without intimidation, and brilliance without noise.In 2019, I had the privilege of working with IDRC on Strategy and Enterprise-Wide Risk Management. What impressed me most was not the technical work itself, but the environment created by Prof. Kamya. He set a tone that allowed rigorous thinking, practical problem-solving, and honest conversations, qualities that many institutions struggle with. His openness to new ideas, regardless of source, made our work not only impactful but deeply fulfilling.