Demmiele Matu Kiiza is a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences and the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ). He also serves as a Research Associate at Uganda Pentecostal University. He holds a Master’s degree in Medical Anthropology from Gulu University, a Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling from Kampala International University, and a Diploma in Secondary Education from Kyambogo University.