Doryne Oburah Mbwire

Architect, Project Manager

EMI Uganda

Joined EMI: January 2023

Professional Training & Experience

B. Architecture, Makerere University - Kampala, Uganda, 2014
Autumn semester – M. Urban Ecological Planning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Uganda/Norway, Aug 2013- Jan 2014
Registered member (ARB No. 270)- Architects Registration Board, 2019
Corporate member (USA CORP 377) - Uganda Society of Architects, 2018

Prior to joining EMI, Doryne worked for 8+ years in three well-established architecture firms in Kampala during which time she gained comprehensive experience in Practice Management (day to day operations of the office and client relations), Project Design (Conceptualization of design ideas, preparation of scheme and submission drawings), Quality Control Management, Project and Site supervision, Tender documentation, and Contract management. She joined the EMI Uganda office in January 2023.

She is passionate about Integrated Design, Building Technology, and mentoring of young professionals.

Ministry Experience

Doryne gave her life to Christ in 1996 at a “Heaven’s gates and Hell’s flames” drama production held by the then Kampala Pentecostal Church (Watoto Church now). Throughout her teenage years and while at university she actively participated in her childhood church (All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala) and served on fellowship committees. She is passionate about music and has been involved in different worship teams over the years.

Doryne and her husband Phillip are actively involved in marriage ministry.

Family

Doryne & her husband Phillip met while in Architecture school and have been married since 2015. They are blessed with 2 Children: Amari (2017) and Amani (2021).