Expertise Area: Urban Planner

Gideon Bunne

Highly motivated and results-oriented Town Planner and GIS Specialist with over four

(4) years of professional experience working with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and

Human Settlements Development and multi-sectoral development projects. Demonstrated

expertise in GIS analysis, spatial data management, land use planning, mapping, and

urban and rural planning. Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, and related geospatial

tools, with strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

DENIS TARIMO

I am a GIS and Spatial Data professional with over 6 years of experience in spatial data collection, analysis, and mapping across government, international, and research projects in Tanzania. I have worked with organizations such as JICA, the National Bureau of Statistics, RootGIS, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, supporting land use planning, population mapping, environmental research, and humanitarian response. My expertise includes GIS analysis, remote sensing, field data collection using GPS/GNSS and Kobo tools, spatial data cleaning, and web mapping. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Regional Development Planning and am proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, and open-source mapping platforms. I am a collaborative, detail-oriented professional committed to delivering accurate, high-quality spatial data for evidence-based decision-making.

Erick Bwire

Since August 2024 I have been volunteering at Geita District Council as Urban planner performing duties of a Town Planner including Managing Development control, preparation of Town Planning drawings, preparation of professional report, facilitating building permits

JAMAL JUMA SAID

 I am an urban planner and GIS expert with over 5 years of experience dedicated to building data-driven cities. From geospatial modeling to urban design, my work focuses on solving complex environmental and infrastructure challenges through precision mapping and advanced spatial analysis.

Emmanuel Runguya

Master plan

Detail planning

Spatial Data conversion

Spatial Data Cleaning

Map production

On site Data collection

JOHN Mohere

Organizanizing town planning projects particularly regularization schemes and management of town planning private institution as the managing director and housing and infrastructure planning expert.

Working at LAPC.CO.LTD as MD.

Sevury Mchome

I am an outstanding graduate student of Bachelor of Science in housing and infrastructure planning from Ardhi University in Tanzania.

I have in-depth knowledge and skills in Urban and Regional planning, Housing and Infrastructure Planning and design, Community mapping using various software such as Arch GIS and GIS, Site planning and design using ArchiCAD and AutoCAD software, Demographic survey and analysis using SPSS and Excel, Project planning and management, Research analysis (qualitative and quantitative research), Social and community development as well as. I have a strong knowledge and skills of software and computer systems application acquired through university and other working environment.

I am reliable, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, resourceful, highly organized, effective team player and self-motivated to learn and develop others potential while progressively taking more responsibilities.

MWAJUMA MSHANA

Urban Planning and Research professional with experience in academic support, field research, spatial data collection, and urban resilience projects. Currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Ardhi University, supporting teaching, research, consultancy, and outreach activities. Previously worked with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on multiple urban planning and sustainability projects, including flood risk mitigation in the Msimbazi River Valley, urban food production, and large-scale land plot evaluation. Experienced in data collection and analysis, GIS mapping, field surveys, report writing, and stakeholder engagement. Has also contributed to resilience and solid waste management projects and supported village land use planning at the district level.

Prosper Turimubumwe

I have professional expérience in land policy and governance especially in urban land management, spatial planning and urban planning

Shaaban Abduba

Shaaban Abduba is a Geospatial and Land Governance Expert with extensive hands-on experience applying GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data systems to support land administration, physical planning, pastoral resource management, and sustainable development in data-scarce environments. He currently serves as a GIS Expert at Africa Conservation Centre, where he supports conservation, rangeland governance, and community-based natural resource management through advanced spatial analysis and participatory mapping.

In addition, Shaaban works with the Isiolo County Government (Lands and Physical Planning Department), where he leads county-level GIS and physical planning initiatives. His work includes the preparation and implementation of urban and rural physical development plans, land-use zoning, land tenure analysis, and support to land adjudication and dispute resolution processes. He plays a key role in designing and maintaining spatial data infrastructures, including cadastral, rangeland, and land information systems, and in integrating customary and statutory land governance systems.

 

Shaaban has also provided GIS technical support to international development and humanitarian organizations, including Mercy Corps and World Vision, contributing to land governance, food security, water infrastructure, and climate resilience programs across northern Kenya and the Horn of Africa. His experience spans spatial assessments for water and irrigation projects, development of GIS dashboards and mapping products, capacity building for government officers and communities, and integration of indigenous knowledge into geospatial planning frameworks.