Semkae Kilonzo is the Executive Director of Policy Forum, a network of 62 Tanzanian Civil Society Organisations that seek enhanced governance and accountable use of public resources by strengthening capacity of civic actors to influence and monitor the implementation of policies and enhancing state responsiveness to civic society’s advocacy agenda relating to the accountable use of public resources. Semkae has extensive experience working in policy advocacy with civil society in Tanzania, is passionate about curbing illicit financial flows relating to extractive industries and making natural resource revenue management work for the people through strategic engagement and collaboration with government, industry and communities. Semkae holds a Masters degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Cardiff University, U.K. and received his earlier media training in Dublin Ireland and the Tanzania School of Journalism. He is also an alumnus of the Public Service Accountability Monitor (Fundamentals of Social Accountability Monitoring Course) of Rhodes University, South Africa. Semkae is the co-founder and serves on the Board of Hakirasilimali, a platform of Civil Society Organisations working on strategic issues around minerals, oil and gas extraction in Tanzania. 

Gibons Mwabukusi joined policy forum in 2010 as Finance and Administration officer. Before joining Policy Forum he worked with various NGOs in the same capacity. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy and holds a CPA.

Richard Angelo is a graduate of the University of Dar es Salaam where he pursued Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and graduated in 2006, He previously worked at HakiElimu as an intern and later as a consultant at its media unit.He joined policy forum in 2008 as a Programme Assistant- Media, Communication & Advocacy and is currently the Manager for Local Governance. He is also an alumnus of the Public Service Accountability Monitor (Fundamentals of Social Accountability Monitoring Course) of Rhodes University, South Africa and has also attended Training of Trainers (ToT) on SAM. His interests are writing and social development.

Elinami John joined Policy Forum in September, 2016. He previously worked as a programme officer in charge of information access and press freedom at the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT). He completed his undergraduate and honours degree with University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He holds a Masters’ degree in Media and Communication from Karlstad University, Sweden. He is more interested in exploring the dynamics of the globalization of the media and communication and its implications for society. 

Prisca Kowa works at Policy Forum as a Senior Officer - Strategic Partnership & Compliance. Prior to acquire that position she worked as a Program Assistant for Capacity Enhancement and later a Program Officer for Local Governance. Before joining Policy Forum, Prisca worked with CARE International and Aga Khan Foundation respectively. In both organizations she worked around community development projects. Prisca possess a massive experience on local governance related issues and how they are administered in Tanzania. Academically, she holds a Master Degree of Research and Public Policy and a Bachelor Degree of Sociology both from the University of Dar es Salam. She is also an alumnus of the Public Service Accountability Monitor (Fundamentals of Social Accountability Monitoring Course) of Rhodes University, South Africa. 

Samwely is well-oriented in development issues, especially on public accountability monitoring, tax, human rights, youth, and is an expert on policy analysis and engagement on various issues related to governance, advocacy, and development. I have experience in voluntary work in education, teaching, youth mobilisation and development, which has created a vital scenery in working with local communities both nationally and internationally. I have experience in managing multi-country projects on human rights, governance and tax. I have dedicated my life to making sure that the well-being of ordinary citizens, especially youth and marginalised groups, is realised. I am currently working as Program Officer – Policy Analysis with Policy Forum (PF). My role is to coordinate policy analysis and advocacy specifically on tax and budget.

I have worked with various civil society organisations (CSOs) within and outside Tanzania. These include networks, coalitions and trade unions. I have experience in partnership building and partnership development. Proposal writing, partnership appraisals, and organisational capacity assessment are some of my routine obligations.

Amani Ndoyella joined Policy Forum in 2004 after completing his National Board for Materials Management (NBMM) Certificate. He is now in charge of the logistics, office inventory, and cataloging of information of members of the network.

Rashid Kulewa joined Policy Forum in the year 2010, He completed his certificate course in computer studies at ICL Training Centre. He had worked with different organizations like, FHI as a driver and Axios Foundation as an Assistant Logistic Officer/Driver.