Dr Philippa Nyakato Tumubweinee is an Associate Partner at Stewart & Partners and an architect, academic, and researcher working at the intersection of architectural practice, urban scholarship, and knowledge production in Africa. She holds a PhD from the University of the Free State and a Professional Master of Architecture from the University of Pretoria. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town’s School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics and previously served as Head of School — becoming the first African woman to lead a department within UCT’s Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. She is also a researcher at the African Centre for Cities, where her work focuses on urban systems, spatial transformation, and African urbanisation. Her research and built work focus on urban renewal in South African cities and on reorienting architectural practice toward African urban realities. This perspective informs her contribution to Stewart & Partners’ projects, where she brings intellectual depth, contextual insight, and strong networks across East Africa. Her work is driven by a commitment to architecture that is intellectually rigorous, contextually grounded, and responsive to Africa’s long-term urban futures.