We’re passionate about helping your brand grow and make an impact.
“After 15 years of navigating high-stakes communications for various leading Global companies and Uganda’s most prominent oil and gas project, I knew it was time to build something of my own. LNEK Consulting was born from a shared vision: to offer bold, strategic, and grounded communications and public affairs support where it matters most. Together with Caroline and Linda T, we bring over 40 years of combined experience managing reputations, shaping narratives, and building trust at the intersection of media, government, industry, employees and community.
We don’t just help brands grow, we help them lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.”
Meet Linda N.
Linda Nabirye is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of LNEK Consulting. A Chartered PR Practitioner (CIPR, UK) and strategic advisor, she has over 15 years of experience supporting large-scale projects in complex operating environments, with a focus on stakeholder alignment, regulatory navigation, and reputational risk in highly scrutinized sectors including energy, extractives, and emerging critical minerals.
Until September 2025, Linda was External Communications and Public Affairs Manager at TotalEnergies EP Uganda, where she advised senior leadership through the critical phases of a USD 10 billion energy development project, including the stakeholder alignment work that supported the project's USD 4.5 billion financing approval. In that role, she navigated complex regulatory and political environments, served as media liaison, directed crisis and issues management, and led multi-channel communications programmes with budgets exceeding USD 1 million. She completed an international rotation at TotalEnergies headquarters in Paris on the global News and Media team.
Linda's earlier career at WMC Africa included strategic communications work for global brands across technology, media, aviation, financial services, and energy. Her client portfolio included Google, Samsung, MultiChoice, Citadel Capital, the Madhvani Foundation, GOtv, and DStv, and her work resulted in continental awards for Uganda such as the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards.
Her current advisory focus spans oil and gas, critical minerals and supply chain resilience, resource governance and local content, political and regulatory risk in extractive industries, and multi-stakeholder engagement supporting large-scale development under public scrutiny.
Linda is completing a Master of International Relations at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She holds a Professional Diploma in Public Relations from Cambridge Marketing College (CIPR, UK) and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Uganda Christian University. In October 2025 she earned Chartered PR Practitioner status, the highest level of professional accreditation awarded by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK).
She is a Principal in the inaugural 2026 Semafor World Economy cohort, a member of the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) where she is 2026 cohort member of the BPIA Colin Powell Leadership Institute, serves as a Madam Ambassador Program Mentor and also a member of the BPIA Communications Committee. She is a participant in the U.S. - Africa Policy Briefing Series. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK) and the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU).
Beyond her professional work, Linda is a co-founder and Director of the Henry Kyemba Memorial Foundation, which preserves Ugandan history, supports access to education and healthcare, and contributes to cancer research. She has held several leadership roles within Rotary International, including President of the Rotaract Club of Kololo. In 2025, she was named one of Uganda's 50 most influential and admirable women by New Vision.
Meet Caroline
Caroline Namyalo is a passionate Communications Specialist and Marketing Practitioner who has spent over 17 years working across Africa and Europe, helping organizations tell their stories and create meaningful impact. Her journey has taken her from the bustling streets of Kampala to the corporate corridors of Paris, where she learned that great communication isn't just about messages, it's about building bridges between people and possibilities.
She has managed the Corporate Social Responsibility department at TotalEnergies EP Uganda with annual budgets exceeding $2.5 million, transforming CSR landscapes from 80% donations to 90% program implementation. This strategic approach earned multiple prestigious awards, including CSR of the Year 2022 and 2023, and Best Radio Campaign Gold Silverback Awards 2023. Her communication strategies consistently delivered measurable results, increasing positive media coverage by 30% and improving brand reputation ratings by 25%.
She has led Uganda's National Tree Planting Drive at TotalEnergies Uganda, where she served on the Managing Committee for the countrywide initiative. They planted over 100 million trees since 2021, and watched corporate partnerships grow by over 90% while contributing to environmental restoration.
With a multicultural background and bilingual abilities in English and French, she is currently pursuing a Master's in Communications and Technology at the University of Alberta, Canada. She has professional marketing certifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK and LEAN SIX SIGMA certification.
Meet Linda T.
Linda Tusiime is a strategic public-private partnership specialist with over a decade of experience advising government institutions and private sector leaders through complex regulatory environments and high-stakes negotiations. Her expertise lies in managing cross-sector partnerships, navigating complex regulatory landscapes to ensure compliance and risk mitigation, facilitating high-stakes negotiations, and cultivating trusted, high-impact relationships across diverse sectors and geographies.
At TotalEnergies Uganda, Linda served as the strategic liaison between international corporations and government agencies on multi-billion-dollar energy projects. Her expertise in stakeholder management enabled successful negotiations with government regulators, international partners, and internal cross-functional teams across project lifecycles. As co-founder of the Lumps Away Foundation, a community based organization focused on breast cancer awareness and support for survivors across underserved communities, she channels her passion for social impact by establishing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to address critical health equity gaps in underserved communities. Her work has consistently bridged public and private interests, supporting regulatory compliance and risk mitigation, while ensuring alignment, transparency, and successful project delivery in dynamic policy environments.
Linda holds a Master of Business Administration from Edinburgh Business School and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She brings a unique combination of private sector expertise, public policy acumen, and cross-sector partnership development to her consulting practice.
We can help
Shape your vision
Every powerful brand starts with a clear story. Whether you're launching a new venture, repositioning your business, or navigating a complex issue, we help you craft a narrative that resonates.
Lead with confidence
From media interviews to stakeholder briefings, we equip you with the tools, messaging, and presence to communicate with clarity and authority, especially when the stakes are high
Unlock Your Influence
With decades of experience at the intersection of government, industry, and community, we help you build trust, expand your reach, and drive meaningful impact.