Cerinah N. Kasirye

Cerinah Nalwoga Kasirye is a Ugandan social entrepreneur, digital consultant, and the founder of Trillion Looks Store. Raised in Kitete, Mukono, by her mother a seamstress with over thirty years in fashion design—Cerinah developed a lifelong passion for the creative economy early on. She studied Ginning and Textile Engineering at Busitema University and pursued ACCA professional qualifications.

In 2020, Cerinah launched Trillion Looks Store with a mission to build a fully e-commerce business trading Ugandan artisanal products globally. A year later, she founded the Afri Art Fashion Show to celebrate local design on the runway and inspire consumer pride in homegrown products. Her impact-driven leadership has earned notable recognition, including the ACCA CFO of the Year Award (SME Category, 2018).

Beyond her commercial ventures, Cerinah is deeply committed to community building and philanthropy. She established the Creative Heritage Sacco to improve the livelihoods of local artisans. Over the past six years, her initiatives have supported and mobilized over 1,000 creatives.

Cerinah also shares her expertise through governance and mentorship, serving as a board member for the Buganda Royal Institute of Vocational and Business Studies and Shammah High School. She attributes her success to her faith, the foundational guidance of her mother, Ms. Noel Kaddu, the partnership of her husband and co-founder, Arthur Kasirye, and the dedication of her core team, Mary Kakensa Kisaakye and Hellen Tendo.