MEET THE AFODI RESEARCH TEAM
ARTHUR ODONG
FOUNDER & TEAM LEADER
Arthur Odong is the founder and leader of AFODI. An entrepreneur, investor and frequent commentator on economic and policy issues, he is widely known as “the Orator” for his regular television and radio appearances. Deeply engaged with free-market and economic theory, he brings both practical experience and intellectual commitment to the organization’s work.
KAI H. KAYSER
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & POLICY
Kai H. Kayser is an entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience in art and design, which he also taught at the Anhui Xinhua University in China. He has published more than 38 papers on economic research (ORCID: 0009-0000-1700-4997). In August 2026 he began serving as Executive Director of Research and Policy at AFODI, leading the research team.
OPEDUN ISAAC JOSEPH
DIGITAL RESEARCH MANAGER
Isaac manages AFODI’s in-depth research with his unique proficiency and digital skills, including computer, digital marketing, data literacy, data analysis, and basic graphic design. Isaac’s diverse set of talents enables him to effectively contribute to program management and implementation, leveraging digital tools for enhanced efficiency and impact.
AMITO BRENDA OLAA
DATA ANALYSIS MANAGER
Brenda is a social scientist specializing in research and data analysis. With a passion for community engagement and education, she conducts outreach programs in schools, medical facilities, and local communities. Brenda impacts people’s lives through managing AFODI’s communication, community outreach strategies, and coordinates AFODI’s research teamwork.
The AFODI RESEARCH TEAM combines and multiplies several years of experience analyzing international enterprise realities, opportunities and institutional barriers and does so with an astute focus on East Africa, particularly on both rural and urban Uganda.
AFODI’s research examines Uganda’s macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions in order to provide practical advice to policymakers and businesses. Drawing on Austrian economics and rigorous evidence-based analysis, the team combines independent critical thinking with applied experience. This approach positions AFODI as one of Uganda’s most business-oriented think tanks, serving market leaders, local communities and small enterprises alike.
