Castor Mfugale
Lecturer of Management and Business Ethics
Mbeya,Tanzania
Summary
A distinguished scholar and practitioner, he brings extensive leadership experience across academic, civic, and international development sectors, with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in Management, Ethics, Peacebuilding, and Sustainable Development. His research and publications advance Ubuntu philosophy as a practical framework for social cohesion, ethical leadership, and sustainable peace.
He has held key managerial roles within national and multinational organizations, demonstrating strong capacity in strategic coordination, cross-cultural engagement, and impact-driven programming. He serves as Content Manager for Together for a New Africa, coordinating intellectual and communication strategies across 14 African countries to support youth-led responses to contemporary global challenges. He is also part of the International Coordination of New Humanity, contributing to global initiatives promoting fraternity, dialogue, and integral human development, and serves as Country Representative for the Movimento Politico per l’Unità, advancing participatory governance and unity-oriented civic engagement.
He has extensive experience in youth formation, designing and facilitating high-impact trainings, workshops, and dialogues that equip young people with ethical values, leadership skills, and civic competencies. Recognized as a skilled facilitator, he translates complex ideas into practical, transformative learning experiences across diverse contexts.
He also provides strategic consultancy in sustainable development and philanthropic initiatives guided by the Economy of Communion, integrating content strategy, stakeholder engagement, and program design to deliver measurable impact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Academic Content Manager
Together for a New Africa NGO
Nairobi
- 2026.04
- Collaborated with 140 tutors to implement content strategies in 14 African countries
- Streamlined communication by leading meetings with 10 professors and facilitators
- Evaluated work quality and implemented corrective actions to maintain creative vision
- Coordinates Content team in designing and content material and programs of trainings.
- Worked with the Movement for Political Unity's (MPPU) content team on the development of content for youth leadership forums.
Vice President of Zdenac- Kisima Tanzania (NGO)
Zdenac-Kisima Tanzania (NGO)
Ujewa - Mbarali District
- 2026.04
- Raised funds to provide learning materials to over 300 students in suburbs of Mbarali District to ensure that all children from vulnerable communities in district have access to education and sustainable livelihoods.
- Supported welfare of over 50 isolated elderly people by coordinating basic necessities and care including provision of food, clothing, shelter, medication and other social needs.
- Ensured good care for over 10 children under age of 5 who for one reason or another have no assured care due to loss of parents or socio-economic reasons.
- Developed strategic vision and implemented plans in line with core values and guiding principles for NGO operations in country.
- Worked with development partners to achieve strategic objectives.
Lecturer in Business Ethics
Catholic University of Mbeya
Mbeya
2018.05 - 2026.04
- Collaborated with other members of staff to organize seminars fostering inter-departmental learning opportunities for students.
- Performed research on modern business practices, enhancing academic publications and educational programmes
- Delivered engaging lectures to classes of over 400 students, maintaining high teaching standards and learning environment.
- Guided students on research projects, promoting independent studies, practical trainings, and academic consultancies.
Chairman of the Board, Igogwe Mission Hospital
Archdiocese of Mbeya
Mbeya, Tanzania
2025.03 - 2028.02
- Directed strategic planning sessions, creating long-term vision for the company.
- Enhanced company reputation for strong governance through formulating corporate policies.
- Set annual budgets to maintain fiscal discipline across departments.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging creative solutions from employees.
Dean Faculty of Business Administration
Catholic University of Mbeya
Mbeya
2018.09 - 2021.11
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance efficiency while adhering to regulatory and compliance standards
- Tailored the adoption and adaption of Degree and non-Degree programs for the fields such as Accounting and Finance, Business Administration and ICT programs.
- Designed collaborative initiative with CRDB Bank that enabled our students to do practical training in CRDB branches across Tanzania.
- Increased students' enrolment by 90 percent within two years of deanship
- Enhanced University's reputation by attracting high-caliber staff, students, partners and quality assurance programmes.
- Facilitated fundraising and project writing for the construction of lecture theaters in our community.
Head of Department of Business Studies
Catholic University of Mbeya
Mbeya
2017.11 - 2018.06
- Directed design, development, and quality assurance of 4 academic programmes of faculty.
- Delivered teaching, research, and assessment activities aligned with faculty objectives.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies enhancing department's financial stability
- Enhanced departmental productivity through refining administrative workflows
- Formulated budget plans, ensuring resource allocation and financial control within faculty
- Crafted strategic plans for achieving midterm objectives
- Conducted performance reviews to enhance standards of excellence
- Facilitated inter-departmental meetings enhancing communication and collaboration
- Led change management initiatives boosting staff adaptability
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders to optimize business operations
- Collaborated with faculty dean to align department goals with university vision
- Prioritized daily tasks and communicated goals to motivate team performance
- Balanced employee workloads to achieve objectives and maintain high job satisfaction
Assistant Lecturer in Business Ethics
Archbishop James University College
Songea, Ruvuma
2012.09 - 2018.03
- Facilitated learning activities for Business Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking
- Assessed assignments and delivered detailed constructive feedback to enhance student learning
- Designed multimedia tools to enrich teaching methods and support understanding of challenging concepts
- Developed innovative teaching strategies enhancing student engagement in discussions
- Worked closely with faculty members to support ongoing research projects
Ag. Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Archbishop James University College: A Constituent
Songea
2013.01 - 2015.09
- Develop innovative curriculum to enhance the learning environment that will lead to the intended learning outcomes. Introduced effective teaching methods to improve student engagement and academic performance
- Championed development of MBA and Master of Education Programs for evening classes to meet the requirements of the stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Promoted innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes and community engagement through provision of trainings and development in both academic and managerial roles.
- Championed student rights through clear policies and cross-disciplinary programmes
- Developed community engagement strategies to enhance Programme outreach
- Modernized operations to enhance Programme efficiency and financial health
- Recruited and developed skilled teaching and support staff enhancing faculty Programme success
Education
MBA - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2009.11 - 2011.12
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
State University of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia 2008.10 - 2009.07
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Catholic University of Split
Split, CroatiaSVQ Level 2 - Computer Application
Songea Vocational Education and Training
Songea, Tanzania 2001.11 - 2002.12
Ph.D. - Business Management
Sophia University Institute
Loppiano, Italy 2014.01 - 2018.04
Masters Degree - Bioethics
Instituto Giovane Paolo II
Rome-Vergeta 2025.05 - 2026.09
Skills
- Audience awareness
- Results-Oriented mindset
- Content strategy formulation
- Leadership capacity
- Content curation proficiency
- Customer relationship management experience
LANGUAGES
Kiswahili
English
Italian
Croatian
Accomplishments
1. Mfugale, C. (2022). The Contribution of Training and Development on Employee Performance: A Theoretical Review. International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, 7(3), 256-61. https://irjaes.com/volume-7-issue-3/.
2. Mfugale, C. (2024). Contribution of Organizational Trust on Ideal Performance in Faith-Based Institutions: An Explorative Study, IJSES (2456-7361), Vol 7, Issue 5: 51-61. https://doi.org/10.61796/ijmi.v3i1.302.
3. Kapulula, R. M., & Mfugale, C. (2025). An Analysis of the Relationship between Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction: Evidence from DUWASA in Bahi District, Tanzania. Vikas Patankar (2395-566X), Vol 11, Issue 2: 1761-1766.
https://ijsret.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IJSRET_V11_issue2_587.pdf.
4. Mkumbo, J. G., & Mfugale, C. (2024). Contribution of Petty traders on Revenue Collection in Local Government Authorities: A Case of Mburahati Ward in Ubungo Municipality. Anfo Publication House (2582-7138), Vol 5, Issue 3: 49-60. https://www.allmultidisciplinaryjournal.com/.
5. Mlelwa, R., & Mfugale, C. (2024). The Role of Support Subjects in Enhancing the Employability Competencies of Vet-Trainees: Cases from Morogoro and Dar ES Salaam Regions in Tanzania. AJSSMT Publication (2313-7410). Vol 6, Issue 3: 234-245. https://www.ajssmt.com/wp6-3.html.
6. Mfugale, C.(2025). Reimagining Business Ethics through Chiara Lubich’s Economy of Communion: A Philosophical and Spiritual Inquiry, IJMI (3031-9870), Vol.3, Issue1, 118-130. https://journal.antispublisher.com/index.php/IJMI/article/view/406.
7. Mfugale, C. (2025). Agricultural Transformation as a Driver of Youth Livelihoods: Evidence from BBT and AGCOT in Ruvuma Region, AJSSMT (2313-7410), Vol 7, Issue 5: 158-169. https://doi.org/10.61796/ijmi.v2i1.702.
8. Marijani,S., Kabuni,K., & Mfugale, C. (2025). Enhancing Smallholder Sheep Farmers' Livelihoods through Collective Marketing Interventions: Evidence from Mwanga District in Tanzania. AJRAVS (1322-3641), Vol 8, Issue 2: 120-131. https://pr.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/132916.
9. Mfugale, C., (2025). Revitalizing Youth Morality in Contemporary Africa: Ethical Insights from African Traditional Religions, IJMI (3031-9870), Vol. 3, No. 1, (106-117) https://doi.org/10.61796/ijmi.v3i1.402.
10. Mfugale, C. (2025). From Cartesian Rationalism to Ubuntu Ethics: A Philosophical Reorientation of Peace Frameworks in Africa, (3107-6513), Vol. 1, Issue 4: 571-581. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18069914.
11. Mfugale, C. B., Tegete, F., Hunja, T., & Msilimo, P. (2025). The Gift as Shared Humanity: A Cross-Cultural Phenomenology of Moral Obligation. Tanzanian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4(1), 75-89. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17843515.
12. Muro, I., & Mfugale, C. (2025). The Influence of Instagram Marketing on Online Clothing Business Performance: A Case Study of Dodoma District Council, IJMRAP (2581-6187), Vol.8, Issue 6, 51-57. https://ijmrap.com/volume-8-issue-6/.
13. Mfugale, C. (2025). Ethical Concerns in Poverty Alleviation Strategies: Experience of Cooperative Communities in Tanzania, IJSES (2456-7361), Vol9, Issue 11:61-71. https://ijses.com/volume-9-issue-11.
14. Mfugale, C. B., & Lusajo, A. (2026). Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Resource-Constrained Businesses: Insights from Tanzania, IJAMRED (3107-6513) Vol. 2, Issue 1, 164-169. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18200717.
15. Chikolomo, J.D., & Mfugale, C.B. (2026). Integrated Technology Adoption and Agricultural Productivity: Evidence from M&E- Supported Interventions. In IJMARED-International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development (Vol. 2, Number 1, pp. 308–313). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18278611.
16. Mrisho, D. H., & Mfugale, C.B. (2026). The Making of a Leader: Conceptual Exploration, EAJBE (27027-4250), Vol.9(1). https://doi.org/10.37284/eajbe.9.1.4386.
17. Mfugale, C., & Reali, F. (2026). Reframing Economic Activity from Profit-Driven Logic to Relational Prosperity: Experience of the Economy of Communion of Chiara Lubich. African Journal of Business and Economic Development (2782-7658), Vol. 6(1), 1-11., https://doi.org/10.46654/ajbed61-1755.
18. Mfugale, C.B. & Msoka, A (2026). Institutional and Operational Challenges in Human Resource Management of Academic and Non-Academic Staff in Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research Vol 12. No.2 2026 www.iiardjournals.org
19. Mfugale, C.B. & Komba, S.C (2026). Youth Leadership as an Ethical Imperative in Cybersecurity Governance; Journal of Governance, Security & Development, Vol 12. No.2 (194-205) ISSN: 2708-2490.
20. Mfugale, C.B. (2026). Beyond Western Peacebuilding Frameworks: Assessing Ubuntu’s Effectiveness in African Conflict Resolution. https://peacenews.com/ ( https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1061746095514003&set=a.154358609586094)
Timeline
Masters Degree - Bioethics
Instituto Giovane Paolo II
2025.05 - 2026.09
Chairman of the Board, Igogwe Mission Hospital
Archdiocese of Mbeya
2025.03 - 2028.02
Dean Faculty of Business Administration
Catholic University of Mbeya
2018.09 - 2021.11
Lecturer in Business Ethics
Catholic University of Mbeya
2018.05 - 2026.04
Head of Department of Business Studies
Catholic University of Mbeya
2017.11 - 2018.06
Ph.D. - Business Management
Sophia University Institute
2014.01 - 2018.04
Ag. Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Archbishop James University College: A Constituent
2013.01 - 2015.09
Assistant Lecturer in Business Ethics
Archbishop James University College
2012.09 - 2018.03
MBA - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University
2009.11 - 2011.12
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
State University of Zagreb
2008.10 - 2009.07
SVQ Level 2 - Computer Application
Songea Vocational Education and Training
2001.11 - 2002.12
Academic Content Manager
Together for a New Africa NGO
- 2026.04
Vice President of Zdenac- Kisima Tanzania (NGO)
Zdenac-Kisima Tanzania (NGO)
- 2026.04
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Catholic University of Split