President
CANMA / Governance
Leadership with shared responsibility.
A clear framework for the coalition’s collective work.
Explore governance
Our executive team
Meet the elected leadership.
Regional Vice President / Eastern Africa
Dr Ibrahim Matende
Kenya Medical Association (KMA)
Regional Vice President / Southern Africa
Dr Ruben Kanime
Namibia Medical Society (NMS)
Secretary-General
Dr Masiku Phiri
Zambia Medical Association (ZMA)
Treasurer
Prof Frank Asiimwe
Uganda Medical Association (UMA)
Governance / In focus
Dialogue at the heart of governance.
The Council, Board of Trustees and Executive Officers have defined responsibilities under the 2026 draft constitution. Explore their roles below.
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How CANMA is governed
Clear leadership. Shared responsibility.
Collective direction
Council
CANMA’s highest decision-making body.
Oversight & stewardship
Board of Trustees
Oversees governance and safeguards the coalition’s assets.
Leadership & delivery
Executive Officers
Exercise executive authority between Council meetings.
04 Responsibilities
Who does what
Council
Approves the biennial budget, establishes committees as needed and makes by-laws and regulations.
Board of Trustees
Provides ongoing oversight of governance and performance, including periodic appraisal or audit, and safeguards the coalition’s assets.
Executive Officers
The draft lists the President, Immediate Past President, Regional Vice-Presidents, Secretary-General and Treasurer-General.
05 Resources
2026 draft · PDF
CANMA Constitution
Read all 16 articles, including membership, regional representation, elections and ethics.