Adris Kamuli: The MadMan Who Made Maad a Creative Powerhouse In Uganda’s advertising landscape, few names resonate with the weight of Adris Kamuli. As a co-founder and Managing Director of Maad McCann, Adris has been at the forefront of shaping the country’s creative communications industry for nearly two decades. Under his stewardship, Maad has evolved from a bold start-up into one of Uganda’s most respected agencies—championing not only groundbreaking campaigns, but also the professional standards that now define the sector.

From creating culturally resonant work for top-tier clients such as MultiChoice (DStv, GOtv), Coca-Cola, UBL , Emirates, Uganda Baati, Ugachick, Pride Bank, Mastercard, Unicef, UNCD and flagship initiatives like the Rotary Cancer Run and Run for the Nile, Maad has consistently positioned itself as a pacesetter of creativity and professionalism. The agency’s commitment to brave ideas and world-class storytelling has earned it regional recognition, sweeping industry awards that validate its status as a leading light in East Africa’s advertising space. Yet for Adris, the real legacy goes beyond trophies—it lies in mentoring Uganda’s next generation of creative leaders, professionalising agency…