Member Profile: Dorothy Natukunda MRICS and Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway #209
Description
Every infrastructure project requires the work of a surveyor, and when developing economies and public opportunity this role is akin to that of a ‘silent hero’.
In this episode of the RICS Podcast, host Kieran Halliwell is joined by Dorothy Natukunda MRICS, Principal Government Valuer at Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
This special member profile tracks her route into the industry, landmark work on the Standard Gauge Railway project, and how she’s balancing technical demands with empathetic stakeholder engagement to bring the project to life.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
- Dorothy’s journey into surveying and her influential role in Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
- The complexities and human impact of land acquisition for major infrastructure projects, such as the Standard Gauge Railway
- The importance of proactive stakeholder engagement and transparent communication in public sector valuation work
- The influence of international standards like RICS on local practice and professional development in Uganda
- The evolving opportunities for women and young professionals in the surveying and valuation profession
Dorothy Natukunda MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natukunda-dorothy-mrics/
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
RICS Podcast Page
Kieran Halliwell
United States
