Global Union of Changemakers (GUC)

The Global Union of Changemakers (GUC) is pleased to officially publish the final results of the GUC Leader of the Year 2025 Award, following the successful completion of a transparent, participatory, and globally accessible voting process.

This award is an annual flagship recognition that honors a GUC leader who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, ethical leadership, integrity, accountability, and measurable impact in advancing the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the Global Union of Changemakers.

Official Nomination and Vetting Process

The nomination process for the GUC Leader of the Year 2025 was conducted through an internal institutional mechanism coordinated by the GUC Secretariat in collaboration with relevant leadership and oversight structures. All nominees underwent a rigorous vetting and verification process to ensure eligibility, active service, leadership performance, and adherence to GUC values.

Following this process, six leaders were officially cleared and unveiled as nominees for the 2025 award cycle.

Officially Nominated Leaders

1. Polyne Nafula Wechuli – Director of Risk Management

2. Liban Ibrahim Wako – Director of Communication

3. Nura Wakili Muhammad – Director of Human Resource Management

4. Alexis Nyamayi – General Speaker

5. William Wisdom Bokuba – Director of Human Rights

6. Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli – Director of Projects

Voting Process and Public Participation

Voting for the GUC Leader of the Year 2025 was conducted online and was open to GUC members, partners, and stakeholders across the organization’s global network. The process was guided by the principles of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity, with the following measures applied,

• One vote per participant

• Online voting platform

• Real-time visibility of voting trends

• Central validation by the GUC Secretariat

A total of ninety-one (91) valid votes were recorded at the close of the voting period.

Final Voting Results

1. Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli – 44 votes (48.4%)

2. Liban Ibrahim Wako – 29 votes (31.9%)

3. Polyne Nafula Wechuli – 14 votes (15.4%)

4. Nura Wakili Muhammad – 4 votes (4.4%)

5. Alexis Nyamayi – Votes recorded below leading threshold

6. William Wisdom Bokuba – Votes recorded below leading threshold

Official Declaration

Based on the validated voting results, the Global Union of Changemakers hereby officially declares:

Fatuma Maulid Msemakweli

Winner – GUC Leader of the Year 2025

This recognition reflects outstanding leadership performance, strategic contribution, and dedicated service to the mission and growth of the Global Union of Changemakers.

Appreciation and Institutional Commitment

The Global Union of Changemakers extends its sincere appreciation to all nominated leaders for their exemplary service and leadership. GUC also thanks all members, partners, and stakeholders who actively participated in the voting process, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to participatory governance and accountability.

The GUC Leader of the Year Award remains a key institutional mechanism for promoting excellence, motivation, and ethical leadership across the organization’s global structure.