Brian Kirungi
Founder & Executive Chairman
Brian Kirungi is a lawyer, Eisenhower Fellow, sports executive, ecosystem builder, and corporate leader with a track record spanning governance, infrastructure, youth development, technology, and basketball leadership.
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Basketball Leadership
Founder and President Emeritus of Patriots Basketball Club; instrumental in bringing J. Cole to Rwanda during the inaugural BAL season; Strategic Advisor to FERWABA during the BAL6 championship campaign; Advisor to the Rwanda Men’s National Basketball Team; Advisor supporting Rwanda’s participation at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.
Leadership & Governance
General Counsel of Ishara Towers Rwanda with extensive experience in governance, infrastructure, regulatory affairs, partnerships, and institutional development.
Ecosystem Builder
Builder of platforms and partnerships across sports, youth development, technology, and community impact.
Founder of Bounce Africa
Founder and Executive Chairman of Bounce Africa and architect of Bounce Nodes, a participation infrastructure platform connecting courts, players, communities, content, pathways, and opportunities.
Vision
To build Africa’s largest participation infrastructure network where every court is connected, every player is visible, and every game creates opportunity.
Current Strategic Focus
Bounce Nodes, NBA Africa partnerships, youth leadership through Court Champions, International Summer League, Africa Masters Basketball, AI-powered sports participation infrastructure, and financial inclusion through sport.