UITP Africa Conference 2026: Moving Millions: Africa’s Next Mobility Revolution

Jaspal Singh has 16+ years of experience in mobility, innovation, and technology space. He is currently serving as the Senior Director of Membership and Global Operations (MGO) at UITP (International Association of Public Transport). His earlier roles include serving as the Manager of the IT and Innovation Committee and as the Head of the UITP India Office.

He is also the host of Mobility Innovators Podcast. He has a 360-degree view of the sector as he has worked with the public agencies, operator, startups, and consulting firms.

He is also Principal at Valoriser Consultants, Inc. specializing in new mobility, cleantech, startups, electric mobility, and ITS. Previously, he was working with a public transit authority, reforming the urban transport system in India. In past, he also worked with Uber India’s early team to navigate the regulatory challenges and build partnerships.

He has received several awards for his contribution in the field of public transport and social work, as well as has been widely quoted in publications. He completed his Master of Management and Innovation (MMIE) at Queen’s University, Canada and received his master’s in business administration specialized in International Business.

He is actively working with startups in mobility and logistics space as an advisor, mentor, and investor. Jaspal is an avid traveller and travelled to around 55 countries around the world and counting.

Hon. Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has served as Gauteng’s MEC for Roads and Transport since October 2022. A member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, she previously chaired the Gauteng Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and served on several legislative portfolio committees. Prior to provincial government, she spent over 13 years with the City of Tshwane, leading youth development and governance initiatives. She has played a significant role in advancing youth and gender empowerment in South Africa through various leadership positions. Hon. Diale-Tlabela holds an Honours Degree in Public Administration and Management from the University of Pretoria, qualifications in Gender Studies and Project & Programme Management, and is completing a Master’s degree in Management at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her work focuses on strengthening transport, governance and public service delivery across Gauteng.

JoyMike Yiga has over a decade of experience in sustainable urban development, specialising in transportation planning, spatial planning, land use policy and community engagement. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Makerere University and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Development from the University of Seoul, South Korea. He has also completed specialised training in urban services planning and management at the Human Settlement Management Institute in India. JoyMike has advised municipalities on affordable housing, green infrastructure and participatory planning. He is currently a PhD Fellow at Makerere University, researching sustainable urban mobility solutions. He is an active member of the Society of Professional Physical Planners of Uganda (SPPU) and is committed to advancing inclusive, resilient and environmentally sustainable cities.

Jared Gray is the Executive Manager: Business Planning at the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), which owns and manages the USD 3 billion Gautrain Rapid Rail Link PPP. He has more than 14 years’ experience across professional services, rail, transport and logistics, with expertise in strategy, commercial planning and major project delivery. At GMA, he oversees a multi-million-rand commercial portfolio covering advisory services, licensing, property development and station-retail investments. His academic background includes a degree in Economics, Master of Business Administration and a Master’s in Digital Business. He has also published literature on Blockchain in Financial Services in the South African environment and the Service Quality of Mobility-on-Demand services (ride hailing) in the South African context.

Peter Grey is a Principal at Pegasys, a global transport and development advisory firm, with 18 years’ experience in public transport planning and a particular focus on paratransit reform. He holds an MPhil in Transport Studies from the University of Cape Town, where his research examined the formalisation of South Africa’s minibus-taxi industry. Peter has worked across the public and private sectors and brings practical experience in both policy development and the on-the-ground implementation of paratransit reform. He was the technical consulting lead for the legal, financial and systems workstreams of the Western Cape Government’s Blue Dot Minibus Taxi Transformation Pilot, which introduced incentive-based contracting, technology-enabled performance monitoring and institutional reform across more than 1,000 minibus taxis. He was also the consulting lead for the Industry Transition workstream of Cape Town’s MyCiTi Phase 2A, developing business and operating models to integrate minibus taxis into the city’s public transport network, including the establishment of Vehicle Operating Companies (VOCs). His work focuses on bridging policy and implementation to support the practical integration and long-term progressive formalisation of the paratransit sector.

Mariama Diop is a Civil Engineer with 16 years of professional experience, including 12 years specialising in transport infrastructure, urban mobility, and road safety. Since 2021, she has led the road safety component of the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project in collaboration with CETUD. Her work includes traffic management, road safety strategies, audits and inspections, public awareness campaigns, and stakeholder coordination. She has played a key role in advancing safer, more sustainable transport systems through engineering expertise and project management. Mariama holds certifications in Road Safety Management (Senghor University), Road Safety Audits (International Road Federation), and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).

Mr Benon Kajuna Mwebaze is the Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) and a distinguished transport economist and public administrator with over 30 years of experience in transport policy, infrastructure development and regional integration.

He holds an MBA from ESAMI, a Master’s Degree in Economic Policy Management from Makerere University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Port, Shipping and Transport Management from the International Maritime Transport Academy in Rotterdam, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Makerere University.

Prior to joining URC, he served as Director of Transport and Commissioner for Policy and Planning at Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport, where he led major transport policy reforms, national transport planning and regional integration initiatives.

As Managing Director of URC, he is leading the revitalisation and modernisation of Uganda’s railway system to strengthen regional connectivity, operational efficiency and sustainable transport. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and has played a key role in advancing transport policy and infrastructure development across East Africa.

Dr. Zanifa Omary Limboa is the Director of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) at the Dar Rapid Transit (DART) Agency which is responsible for providing mass transit transport through Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In a capacity of a Director, Zanifa is responsible for managing IT systems and infrastructure including Design, Availability of equipment, software and communication network DART System. Dr. Zanifa Omary Limboa has more than fifteen (15) years of experience working in various sectors.

Dr. Zanifa holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Master of Science degrees from Technological University Dublin (TUD), Dublin, Republic of Ireland. She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science from the Institute of Financial Management (IFM), Dar es Salaam.

Passionate about helping teams and individuals become impactful. Professional background in the engineering of transport systems and operations in support of liveable built environment. Active in South Africa and internationally across academia, consulting, technical capacity building, and institutional reforms. Professionally registered engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Student of life and music.

Mr. Japhter Makhafola is a seasoned public sector executive with more than twenty-five years of senior leadership experience spanning financial reporting, cash and investment management, amongst others. He holds a master’s degree in Tax Law from the University of Pretoria, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS),

Dorothy Batenegi Mabuza is the Chief Executive Officer of the Gauteng Transport Authority and a respected infrastructure leader with more than 27 years of experience in transport, water, and public sector development. She previously served as Executive Director of Transport for the City of Johannesburg and Head of the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network in Ekurhuleni, where she led the implementation of the Rea Vaya and Harambee BRT systems. Ms. Mabuza now drives Gauteng’s smart mobility agenda through Access Gauteng 2025, promoting integrated, sustainable, and customer-focused transport. A civil engineer with an MBA, she is recognised for her strategic leadership, governance expertise, and collaborative approach.

Radiance Mungu is a Kenyan transport and infrastructure professional with expertise in sustainable urban mobility, transport planning, and infrastructure delivery. He serves as Assistant Director in the Public Transportation and Operations Management Department at the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA), supporting the development of integrated public transport systems across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. A registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya, he holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and an MA in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi. His experience spans road design, feasibility studies, traffic analysis, railway infrastructure, construction supervision, and road safety across institutions including NaMATA, KeNHA, KURA, Kenya Railways, and the Kenya Roads Board. Radiance works closely with government agencies and development partners to deliver sustainable transport projects. He is committed to advancing inclusive, accessible, and climate-resilient infrastructure that improves mobility and quality of life for all communities.

Gershwin has more than 23 years of experience in integrated transport planning, with the majority of his career spent in local government. He has worked across the full public transport project life cycle, from strategic planning and system design to implementation and operations. In 2008, he played a key role in the inception of Cape Town’s MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, providing technical leadership in system planning and transport modelling that contributed to the successful delivery of Phase 1. He later served as Director: Operations, overseeing the day-to-day management of the MyCiTi public transport service. Since establishing his own transport planning consultancy in 2021, Gershwin has been providing expert advisory services on integrated transport planning and sustainable urban mobility to clients internationally.

Sandy Yamachui is Regional Sales Manager at Trapeze Group, a Modaxo company. Based in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) Sandy, works with transport authorities and operators across Francophone Africa to modernise public transport through phased, sustainable strategies that align technology investment with operational efficiency.

With more than 20 years of experience building commercial partnerships across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, Sandy has seen first-hand what it takes to scale transport systems in resource-constrained environments.

Her career has included senior roles at SAP, Oracle, Tech Data, and Hewlett Packard, where she developed extensive expertise in technology-led business transformation. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario (CANADA), Sandy is driven by the conviction that efficient public transport is fundamental to Africa’s economic growth and long-term development.

Dalene Campbell

Director D Campbell Consulting

I am a transport economist with an Honours degree in Transport Economics and more than 40 years’ experience. in all aspects of public transport operations, policy, strategy, planning and implementation, as well as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system planning, operations, negotiations and contract management. After retirement I also qualified as a life coach, jut to keep myself busy.

I am currently, the team leader for the Technical Advisors to the AMT, MOVE Maputo BRT project. Before I was the Executive Director: Urban Mobility managing 6 Departments and 2300 staff members. And had the honour of being active in the UITP, UITP – Authorities Committee (AC): Vise Chairperson (2nd term), UITP – Large Cities Africa: Vise Chairperson.

During my career, I have been working intensively in all the major cities in Australia and New Zealand on Public Transport and Operational projects. I also worked in the Republic of South Africa, Rest of Africa, Middle East, and more recently assisted in the development of the Aurecon Asia market. I have a proven track record of working with central, provincial and local government entities and the private sector to be at the forefront of transport planning, delivery and operations of multi-facetted public transport projects.