From a Single Office to East Africa's Most Trusted Firm
North Willow Gate Consulting Ltd. was founded in 2011 by Dr. Margaret Asiimwe and Samuel Byaruhanga, two seasoned professionals who had spent a combined 35 years in executive leadership, organisational psychology, and management consulting across Uganda, Kenya, and the United Kingdom.
They shared a conviction: that Uganda's organisations were being held back not by lack of talent, but by a lack of structured support for developing that talent. Leadership development, communication skills, and team effectiveness were largely treated as afterthoughts — luxuries for multinationals, not investments for local institutions.
Starting from a modest office on Acacia Avenue in Kololo, they began with three clients: a financial institution, a government ministry, and a mid-sized construction company. Within two years, demand had grown through word of mouth alone, and the firm expanded its team and scope of services.
By 2018, North Willow Gate had become the go-to consultancy for leadership development in Uganda's public and private sectors, and had begun extending its reach into Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
Today, we are a team of 22 practitioners — coaches, facilitators, organisational development specialists, and psychologists — united by a single mission: to build the leaders East Africa needs for the decades ahead.
Key Milestones
Foundation
North Willow Gate Consulting Ltd. established by Dr. Margaret Asiimwe and Samuel Byaruhanga in Kololo, Kampala, with initial programmes in leadership coaching and communication skills.
First Institutional Partnership
Secured the firm's first major contract with Uganda Revenue Authority, delivering a year-long management development programme for 80 senior managers.
Team Expanded to 10
Welcomed four new senior consultants and launched our flagship "Willow Leadership Academy" — a 12-week intensive for emerging executives.
Regional Expansion
Opened our Nairobi affiliate office and began delivering cross-border programmes to clients in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Accreditation & Growth
Achieved ICF (International Coaching Federation) Accredited Provider status and crossed the milestone of 600 individual professionals coached.
Today
A team of 22 practitioners, 840+ professionals coached, 120+ corporate clients, and programmes delivered in 5 East African countries.