ANNUAL

REPORT

2016

COLLEGECOLLEGECOLLEGECOLLEGE OFOFOFOF NATURALNATURALNATURALNATURAL SCIENCESSCIENCESSCIENCESSCIENCES

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

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Table of Contents

College Administration …………………………………………………………………. ii

List of Acronyms …………………………………………………………………………. vi

List of Tables ………………………………………………………………………………. vii

Foreword by Principal …………………………………………………………………… viii

Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………… x

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ……………………………………………... 1

1.1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….. 1

1.2 Vision of Makerere University …………………………………………………... 1

1.3 Mission of the College …………………………………………………………… 1

1.4 Strategic Goals of CoNAS ……………………………………………………..... 1

1.5 The CoNAS Structure …………………………………………………………….. 2

1.5.1 Progress in Meeting Annual Goals for 2016/2017 …………………...... 3

1.5.2 Units of the Schools in CoNAS …………………………………………….. 6

1.5.2.1 School of Biosciences ……………………………………………… 6

1.5.2.2 School of Physical Sciences ……………………………………… 10

2.0 RESEARCH INNOVATIONS AND AWARDS ………………………………………….. 15

2.1 Projects, Events and Awards……………………………………………………… 15

2.1.1 New Projects ………………………………………………………………... 15

2.1.2 Events/Activities …………………………………………………………… 17

2.1.3 Awards ……………………………………………………………………. … 27

3.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING ……………………………………………………………. 29

4.0 SUPPORT FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………………………… … 36

4.1 Human Resources …………………………………………………………………… 36

4.2 Library Services ……………………………………………………………………….. 37

4.3 Information and Communication Technology …………………...................... 37

5.0 CONCLUSION ……………………………………………………………………………… 38

APPENDIX

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College Administration

The College is headed by a principal who is assisted by a deputy, 2 deans of

schools and 6 heads of departments. We also have 2 coordinators for special

subject areas of Botany and Sports Science.

Principal - J.Y.T Mugisha, PhD (Professor)

Deputy Principal - John M. Magero, PhD (Assoc. Professor)

Dean – School of Biosciences - Fredrick Muyodi, PhD (Assoc. Professor)

Dean – School of Physical Science - Juma Kasozi, PhD (Assoc. Professor)

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Chair – Department of Mathematics - David Sseviiri, PhD

Chair – Department of Chemistry - John Wasswa, PhD

Chair – Department of Physics - Winston Tumps Ireeta, PhD (Assoc. Professor)

Chair – Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies - Michael Owor, PhD

Chair – Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science - Joseph Kyambadde, PhD

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Chair – Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences - Eric Sande, PhD

Chair – Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology -Perpetua Ipulet, PhD

Coordinator – Sports Science - Dr. Anne Nankwanga

College Human Resource Officer - Ms. Harriet Hawa

Ag. College Registrar - Ms. Josephine Ataro

College Bursar - Mr. Andrew Malagala

College Librarian - Ms. Lydia Namuganyi Namugera

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College Procurement Officer - Mr. Steven Byarugaba

College Communication Officer - Ms. Zaam Ssali

CoNAS General Contact

College of Natural Sciences

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062

Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256 414 532401

Website: www.cns.mak.ac.ug E-mail: pr@cns.mak.ac.ug

Schools:

School of Physical Sciences Website: http://sps.mak.ac.ug

School of Biosciences Website: http://sbis.mak.ac.ug

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List of Acronyms

ARM – Annual Review Meeting

AY – Academic Year

BETB – Bachelor of Science in Ethnobotany

BSBT – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

BSC – Bachelor of Science

BSCB – Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

BSFA – Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

BSIC – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

BSPC – Bachelor of Science in Sports Science

BSPG – Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Production

CoNAS – College of Natural Sciences

DRGT – Directorate of Research and Graduate Training

EnPE – Energy Petroleum Project

JICA – Japan International Cooperation Agency

JSPS – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

MSc. – Master of Science

MUCS – Makerere University Chemical Society

NORAD – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy

SIDA – Swedish International Development Agency

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List of Tables

Table 3.1Registered Undergraduate Students in 2016……………………….. 30

Table 3.2 Registered Postgraduate Students in 2016 ………………………… 31

Table 3.3 Total Number of graduates in 2016 compared to 2015 ………… 31

Table 3.4 Academic Staff Numbers as at December 2016 ………………… 31

Table 3.5 Laboratory Staff in CoNAS as at December 2016 ……………….. 32

Table 3.6 Support Staff in CoNAS as at December 2016 …………………… 33

Table 3.7 Administrative Staff in CoNAS as at December 2016 …………… 33

Table 3.8 Summary of all Staff in CoNAS in 2016 …………………………….. 34

Table 3.9 Qualifications of Academic Staff in 2016 ………………………… 34

Table 3.10 Publications in Refereed Journals in 2016 ………………………. 35

Table 3.11Academic Staff registered for PhD in 2016 …………………….. 35

Table 4.0 Appointments in the College in 2016 …………………………….. 37

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Foreword by the Principal

It is a joyous occasion for me to present to you the annual report for the College of

Natural Sciences (CoNAS) for the year 2016.

CoNAS is a major beneficiary of the refurbishment of teaching facilities funded

through the African Development Bank (ADB V) funding. The Department of

Chemistry is under rehabilitation and works are almost complete, work commenced

in March 2013 with development of specifications and procurement processes. As

part of the ADB V funding multi-disciplinary labs in the Department of Plant Sciences,

Microbiology and Biotechnology have been refurbished and re-equipped.

The College has new projects beginning this year hosted by various departments in

the college. Some of the projects include: The Department of Plant Sciences,

Microbiology and Biotechnology working with the National Agricultural Research

Organisation (NARO) won a research grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation USD5, 700,000 for research to scale up banana productivity in East

Africa; The World Bank Group has provided USD500,000 as a grant to the

Government of Uganda to support the Uganda National Content Policy for the

Petroleum Sector; part of the funds from the grant will go towards establishment of a

Chair for Petroleum Geosciences Programme in the Department of Geology and

Petroleum Studies; The Northern Corridor States of Eastern Africa have already

cleared Makerere to host the regional Petroleum, Oil and Gas Centre of Excellence;

CoNAS is leading a team from Makerere University with other regional universities to

conduct a skills audit for the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs); The

Norwegian Agency for Development (NORAD) awarded USD800,000 for the EnPe

project running from January 2016 – January 2020 in the Department of Geology

and Petroleum Studies. Details of the projects are included in the report.

The College of Natural Sciences prides itself in its strong staff base. We are happy to

report that of the 155 academic staff, 92 i.e. 60% have completed PhD at various

international universities. Our staff development initiative has continued to bear fruit

with many more of our staff working to qualify with PhDs and Masters. Presently, 30

staff are registered for PhD at various universities. The CoNAS leadership is very much

aware of loss of staff through retirement, resignations and death. The College

Appointments and Promotions Committee has timely recruited, promoted,

confirmed and offered contracts to staff.

The College has continued to deliver on its mission of ‘of creating and imparting

knowledge in basic and applied sciences’ endeavoring to produce graduates for

various sectors of scientific and economic development of Uganda. The College

continued to offer services to other Colleges by teaching branches of basic science

relevant to their disciplines. From research work by staff and students, the college

has registered a total of 50 research publications in 2016.

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Collaborations and partnerships at national, regional and international levels play a

major role in our work. For the reporting period, the following milestones through

partnerships were realised: Makerere University through the Department of Plant

Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology in collaboration with the Uganda

National Council for Science and Technology and Buganda Kingdom successfully

hosted the 15th ISE Congress from the 1st – 7th September 2016. Makerere University

welcomed over a thousand visitors for the congress, 60 percent of came from

abroad. The theme of the Congress was ‘Ethnobiological knowledge for improved

human well-being and development’. The theme for the congress emphasized the

need for special efforts to be taken to learn from our cultural heritage and

knowledge in order to improve livelihoods now and in the future. CoNAS hosting the

congress is in tandem with internationalization of Makerere University as defined by

the strategic plan of the university and the one of CoNAS. In addition, a

Memorandum of Understanding benefiting the College was signed between

Makerere University and Okayama University in Japan at a ceremony hosted by the

Embassy of Japan in Kampala on the 8th, November 2016. The agreement

encompasses: Exchange of students; Exchange of faculty and staff; Collaborative

research, instructional and cultural programmes; and Exchange of research

information.

The college has realised a number of new recruitments to replace retiring staff and

also fill gaps where staff had either resigned or died. Furthermore, staff were

promoted rising up the ranks in the University Service. The college is committed to

giving students at all levels excellent exposition in scientific thinking and high-level

foundation of science that will shape and direct their lives long after they leave us.

I would like to thank the University Administration and development partners for their

support of our activities during the year. I also thank the College administration, staff

and students for their continued support and participating in the activities of the

College. I also extend thanks to all players in the successful preparation of this report.

The staff for the information provided for production of the report and the College

Communication Office that compiled the report.

As We Build for the Future

Professor J.Y.T Mugisha

PRINCIPAL

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Executive Summary

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) is made up of two schools, the School of

Biological Sciences and School of Physical Sciences. The schools are further divided

into seven departments. The School of Physical Sciences has the departments of

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Geology and Petroleum Studies. The School of

Biological Sciences has the departments of Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology; Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences and Biochemistry and

Sports Science.

In this report progress of annual goals against the strategic plan for the college is

shown. In 2016, the CoNAS continued to deliver on its mission of creating and

imparting knowledge in basic and applied sciences. The CoNAS offers programmes

and courses in basic and some aspects of Applied Sciences. It should be noted that

for purposes of furthering knowledge, research projects jointly handled by staff and

students are conducted in all departments at graduate (Masters and PhD) level. The

College endeavours to produce graduates for various sectors of a scientific nature.

The College also offers services to other Colleges by teaching branches of basic

science relevant to their disciplines. CoNAS staff have remained busy in research

and teaching. From their work, the college has realized a total of 50 research

publications.

The number of students who graduated for both bachelors and graduate degrees

from the College in 2016 was 382 compared to 309 for the year 2015. The registered

students at undergraduate level were 1121 from 1168 in 2015 and 112 students for

postgraduate programmes. New appointments were registered for academic staff

in the various departments with a resignations and retirements as well.

The College library has continued to grow its collection to serve students in the

college and many others who are serviced form other university units. The number of

new recruits low as compared to retiring staff.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

This is a presentation of the annual report of the College of Natural Sciences

(CoNAS) for the year 2016. The report details progress and activities implemented

within the year.

1.2 Vision of Makerere University

To be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.

1.3 Mission of the College

To create and impart knowledge in basic and applied sciences to society through

training, research and extension services for development.

The general functions of the College of Natural Sciences are to:

Produce graduates for various sectors of scientific and economic

development of Uganda and the World at large.

Conduct high quality research in basic science.

Offer extension services to various sectors of human activities.

Provide services to other Colleges/Schools/Institutes by teaching branches of

basic science relevant to their disciplines.

promote joint and interdisciplinary research

1.4 Strategic Goals of CoNAS

CoNAS developed its strategic plan 2012-2022 against which all our developments

and achievements are based. The figure below highlights the seven (7) strategic

goals of CoNAS as defined and detailed in the college strategic plan`:

CoNAS Strategic Goals 2012 - 2022

Goal

1

COLLEGE CAPACITY :To

Increase the capacity of

the College to train

scientists for the country

and the region

Goal 5 ACADEMICS: Provide a

conducive academic

environment for students and staff

Goal

2

SCIENCE PROGRAMMES:

To Increase the variety of

demand driven high

quality science

programmes

Goal 6 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS:

Make the College more relevant

to national development

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CoNAS Strategic Goals 2012 - 2022

Goal

3

RESEARCH-PATENTS-

PUBLICATIONS:

Strengthen demand

driven scientific

research.

Goal 7 QUALITY ASSURANCE: To create

and maintain high academic

standards that are recognized

internationally.

Goal

4

OPERATIONAL

EFFICIENCY OF THE

COLLEGE: Improve the

operational efficiency

of the College

1.5 The College of Natural Sciences Structure

The College has two schools, which have been further divided into departments as

seen from the illustration below.

School of Physical Sciences (SPS) School of Biosciences (SBS)

Department of Mathematics

Department of Chemistry

Department of Geology

Department of Physics

Department of Biochemistry

and Sports Science

Department of Plant

Sciences, Microbiology

and Biotechnology

Department of Zoology,

Entomology and Fisheries

Sciences

CoNAS

Principal

Deputy Principal

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1.5.1 Progress in Meeting Annual Goals 2016/2017

The activities of the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) are guided by the College Strategic Plan for 2012 to 2022 which has

seven (7) goals. The activities for each year are aligned to the aforementioned goals. The following table is a presentation of the

college activities for FY2016/2017.

Strategic Goals Activities for Year Progress to-date Impediments Goal 1 COLLEGE CAPACITY :To Increase the capacity

of the College to train scientists for the country

and the region

Acquire up-to-date

equipment/technologies for

science laboratories

Establish at least one

internationally recognized

laboratory in each unit

Advertise science based

programmes in mass media and

Internet.

Review science based curriculum

to make courses marketable.

The Department of Physics received a

Spectrophotometer worth USD27,800

(Ushs100million) from the International

Science Programme of the University of

Uppsala in Sweden.

The Department of Chemistry building

and laboratories have been refurbished

under the ADB-HEST funding

The college has partnered with schools

to popularize programmes, e.g. as part

of the drive Greenhill Academy students

visited the Herbarium and Botanical

Garden.

Several programmes and courses have

been revised and documents are before

Senate for approval

Availability of funds from the

University is major impediment to

achievement of the activities.

The new equipment acquired and

refurbishment is from development

partner sources

Approval of revised programmes is

delayed in the university structures.

Goal 2 SCIENCE PROGRAMMES: To Increase the

variety of demand driven high quality science

programmes

Review programmes to address

national and international

concerns/relevance

Acquire up to date teaching

materials for teaching science

Encourage staff and student

exchange visits with other

international universities.

Organize joint field

courses/collaboration with other

universities

Foster collaboration with private

sector in curriculum development

Several programmes and courses have

been revised and documents are

before Senate for approval

Students and staff exchanges have

been realised through MoUs signed with

other universities e.g. Okayama

University

Joint field courses were held by the

Fisheries Staff with partners from

University of Bergen, Norway; the

Department of Mathematics also held a

summer school with partners.

Approval of revised programmes is

delayed in the university structures

High dependence on funds from

development partners. These

activities are not budgeted in

University budget.

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Strategic Goals Activities for Year Progress to-date Impediments Goal 3 RESEARCH-PATENTS-PUBLICATIONS:

Strengthen demand driven scientific

research.

Utilize locally available

resources to undertake

research activities

Establish partnerships in

research locally and

internationally.

Write research proposals

Publish in refereed journals

Involve undergraduate and

graduate students to do

research individually and in

partnership

Partnerships with other institutions in

Uganda, region and internationally

have been realised. For example

NARO, UVRI, Okayama University in

Japan, JKUAT and others.

Academic Staff have increased

research proposals submitted and

many are successful e.g. World Bank

Group, Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation, Wellcome Trust etc.

Publications in refereed journals are

many. In this reporting period,

49publications are registered.

The winning proposals give

opportunity for graduate students to

undertake research. However,

undergraduate research

opportunities are limited.

Locally available resources are used

for research activities e.g. students in

chemistry and plant sciences are

using local plants to manufacture

dyes, herbal medicines and other

household materials.

Increased support for basic

sciences research from

government is required. This will

increase the number of

students research activities.

The teaching loads for staff

affects the time allocated to

writing proposals and research

publications.

Goal 4 OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF THE

COLLEGE: Improve the operational

efficiency of the College

Renovate and face-lift

college buildings

Acquire more computers for

staff

Repair or replace all

damaged computers

Sensitize staff and students on

gender issues Design research activities that

take into account gender

balance

Encourage females to apply

for higher degrees

The Chemistry building and Plant

Sciences labs have been

refurbished during the reporting

period using ADB-HEST project

funds.

The JICA building was given facelift

using IGF

College received new computers

for the Chemistry IT lab

The Department of Mathematics is

working with Uppsala University in

Sweden to engender basic

sciences

More female staff are encouraged

Limited budgets affect the

works of refurbishment

undertaken.

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Strategic Goals Activities for Year Progress to-date Impediments to apply for higher degrees.

Goal 5 ACADEMICS: Provide a conducive

academic environment for students and

staff

Increase use of E-learning in

the college to 50% of all

courses.

Encourage use of internet

interfaces Produce information packs to

new students and staff about

the college

Produce a brochure about

the college programmes and

activities

Hold regular meetings,

seminars and workshops

Ensure courses are

harmonised

Staff in the Departments of Physics &

Chemistry are using the MUELE

platform to deliver lectures.

Staff are using simulations in

practicals for increased

opportunities for studies.

College has developed a handbook

and multiple departments

information packs which students

receive at beginning of study.

Brochure for the college and

departments developed.

Departments have introduced

seminar series for the graduate

students.

Programmes and courses have been

harmonized and report is before

Senate for approval.

The IT equipment available

compared to the number of

staff and students affects the

use of E-learning and internet

interfaces.

The budgets for printing are

limited which affects the

quantity of information packs

availed to students.

The processes of approval of

harmonized

courses/programmes through

the University systems is slow

which delays changes.

Goal 6 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: Make

the College more relevant to national

development

Write more research proposals

Form research groups

Train high level scientists at

Masters and PhD levels

Encourage collaboration with

local communities in teaching

and research

More research proposals have

been written by staff. The college

has endeavoured to skill its staff on

developing winning proposals

CoNAS has realised increased

number of MSc and PhD

graduands. Some of these are staff.

Research groups have been

formed within departments.

More support from government

to basic sciences is required

because funding institutions

are more interested in applied

sciences.

More scholarships for graduate

studies are required.

Teaching loads affect research

work accomplished within

departments

Goal 7 QUALITY ASSURANCE: To create and

maintain high academic standards that

are recognized internationally.

Encourage more external

examination and facilitate it.

Encourage educational visits

to other reputable universities

and close relationships with

other reputable universities

External examiners are facilitated to

review college results

Relationships and partnerships with

other universities and institutions

have been initiated.

The delay in payment of

external examiners affects

accomplishment external

examinations.

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1.5.2 Units of the Schools in CoNAS

The College has eight departments namely, Biochemistry and Sports Science,

Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences; Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology and Petroleum Studies, Mathematics, and

Physics. Each Department has a specific role/mandate in teaching and research as

outlined below. Their research publications and activities for 2016 are included.

1.5.2.1 School of Biosciences

The Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science

The Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science is responsible for teaching

biochemistry and sports science in the Colleges of Natural Sciences, College of

Health Sciences and School of veterinary medicine. The Department plans to widen

the application of biochemistry and molecular biology for sustainable development.

The department is planning to change its name to “The Department of Biochemistry

and Molecular Biology”. The department will temporarily be together with Sports

Science until both grow into independent departments. Sports Science is geared

towards producing graduates who are equipped with adequate scientific

knowledge and skills to serve in the sports industry and enhance development of

both elite and mass sports, for all individuals irrespective of age, physical ability or

level of skill both in and outside Uganda.

Publications for 2016

1. Kato CD, Matovu E, Mugasa CM, Nanteza A, Alibu VP. The role of cytokines in

the pathogenesis and staging of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense Sleeping

sickness. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2016 Jan 22;12:4. doi: 10.1186/s13223-

016-0113-5. Review. PMID:26807135

2. Kato CD, Alibu VP, Nanteza A, Mugasa CM, Matovu E (2016): Population

gnetic structure and temperal stability among Trypanosoma brucei

rhodesiense isolates in Uganda. Parasit Vectors. 2016 May 3;9:259. doi:

10.1186/s13071-016-1542-1.

3. Agwaya M.S, Nandutu A.M and Vuzi P.C ( 2016). Protective Effects of

Zanthoxylum chalybeum in Diabetes-induced Myocardial Dysfunction in

Rats. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, ISSN: 2231-0894,Vol.: 12, Issue.: 1

4. Moses Solomon Agwaya, Peter California Vuzi, and Agnes Masawi Nandutu

( 2016). Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Root Bark Extract Zanthoxylum

chalybeum in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Journal of Diabetes

Research volume 2016, article ID 8727590 5 pages, 2016.

doi:10.1155/2016/8727590.

5. Agwaya M.S, Nandutu A.M and Vuzi P.C ( 2016). Protective Effects of

Zanthoxylum chalybeum in Diabetes-induced Myocardial Dysfunction in

Rats. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, ISSN: 2231-0894,Vol.: 12, Issue.: 1

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6. Moses Solomon Agwaya, Peter California Vuzi, and Agnes Masawi Nandutu

( 2016). Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Root Bark Extract Zanthoxylum

chalybeum in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Journal of Diabetes Research

volume 2016, article ID 8727590 5 pages, 2016. doi:10.1155/2016/8727590.

7. Joseph F. Hawumba, Yung-Tse Hung, Lawrence K. Wang (2016). Toxicity,

Sources, and Control of Selenium, Nickel, and Beryllium in the Environment

(Chapter 15). In book: Remediation of Heavy Metals in the Environment,

pp.483-512, DOI: 10.1201/9781315374536-16.

The Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences

The department offers a broad range of courses in plant and animal sciences, as

well as conservation biology, biotechnology and the utilisation of plant and animal

resources for the benefit and welfare of mankind. Graduates of the department

become skilled at playing important roles in the study and improvement of animal

production, public health and food safety conservation of biodiversity including

genetic and wildlife resources, fisheries and aquaculture. The courses offered by

the department of Biological Sciences fall within the fields of genetics, animal and

plant breeding, evolutionary biology, animal and plant physiology, microbiology,

insect, fish and plant pathology, Entomology, Parasitology, Ecology and Natural

resources conservation, Fresh water biology, Taxonomy and Ethnobotany. The

herbarium and botanic garden are key facilities for the teaching and research in

botany and related fields while the museum and aquarium are one of several

facilities that aid training in the animal sciences.

Publications for 2016

1. Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza, Jón Árnason, Ólafur Sigurgeirsson, et al. (2016).

Dietary lipid oxidation tolerance of juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus)

and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture Volume 467, Pages 102–

108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2016.04.006.

2. Y. Luo, Atim, S. A., Masembe, C. et al. Development of an updated PCR assay

for detection of African swine fever virus. Archives of Virology, 2016 DOI:

10.1007/s00705-016-3069-3.

3. Chemurot, M., Brunain, M., Akol, A.M., Descamps, T., de Graaf, D.C. (2016).

First detection of Paenibacillus larvae the causative agent of American

Foulbrood in a Ugandan honeybee colony. Springerplus. 5(1):1090. doi:

10.1186/s40064-016-2767-3.

4. Chemurot, M., Akol, A.M., Masembe, C., De Smet, L., Descamps, T., de Graaf,

D.C. (2016). Factors influencing the prevalence and infestation levels of

Varroa destructor in honeybee colonies in two highland agro-ecological

zones of Uganda. Exp Appl Acarol. 68(4):497-508. doi: 10.1007/s10493-016-

0013-x.

5. Kasangaki, P., Otim, A.S., Abila, P.P., Angiro, P., Chemurot, M., Kajobe, R.

(2016). The presence of Varroa in Uganda and knowledge about it by the

beekeeping industry. Journal of Apicultural Research.

doi.10.1080/00218839.2016.115985

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6. Egonyu JP, G Ahumuza and I. Ogari, 2016. Population dynamics of

Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) on

Coffea canephora in Uganda. African Zoology, 51: 121-126,

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15627020.2016.1215262

Conferences and Workshops

Dr. James Egonyu

1. Egonyu JP and Torto B, 2016. Chemical communication in the Scolytid twig borer

Xylosandrus compactus and its possible use in management of the key coffee

pest. An oral presentation at the 26th International Conference on Coffee

Science; Kunming, China; 13th – 19th, 2016; The programme and abstracts, pp

149; www.asic2016china.org

2. Egonyu JP and Torto B, 2016. Prospects of harnessing host plant odor for effective

management of the coffee twig borer. An oral presentation at the 3rd

International Conference on sustainable alternatives for poverty reduction and

ecological justice (SAPREJ-2016) under the auspice of world council of churches;

Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda; 3rd-7th April 2016. pp20

3. Kyamanywa S and Egonyu JP 2016. Trends in the development of an integrated

approach to management of thrips in Uganda. An oral presentation at the End

of Project Workshop: AU/EU and BMZ/GIZ supported thrips IPM project; Entebbe,

Uganda; 30-31 March 2016.

4. Kyamanywa S and Egonyu JP, 2016. Cultural control options for the management

of thrips-experiences from Uganda. An oral presentation at the Final Project-

BMZ/GIZ-vegetable thrips and tospovirus IPM project phase II and AU/EU-grain

legume thrips IPM project; Amboseli National Park, Kenya; 20-22 January 2016.

Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology

The Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology formerly the

Department of Botany is part of the College of Natural Sciences. The Department is

mandated to teach and carry out research in the scientific and related disciplines to

Plant Sciences evolution, classification, function, heredity, propagation, utilization,

environmental relationships, conservation of plants, fungi, bacteria and algae

relevant to national development to mention but a few.

Currently the department runs undergraduate and graduate programmes up to

Ph.D. level. At Undergraduate level, the department runs four teaching programmes

B.Sc. in Botany, B.Sc. in Ethnobotany and B.Sc. in Conservation Biology (BCB) and

B.Sc. in Biotechnology. Some of the courses are run jointly with Department of

Zoology, Aquaculture and Fisheries particularly Bsc in Conservation Biology (BCB).

The Department also has an active Herbarium and Botanic Garden for teaching and

research but also provides community service to the general public, industrial sector,

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Government institutions, teaching institutions (Primary to Tertiary), as well as

international community. In addition, the department also houses the Mushroom

training facility located in the Botanic garden where students can aquire skills in

growing mushrooms.

Publications for 2016

1. Arthur K. Tugume, Ssettumba B. Mukasa and Jari P.T. Valkonen. Transmission

of Viruses from Sweetpotatoes and Wild Speciences of Convolvulacea in East

Africa:Many Gaps to Fill (chapter 33), in Vector-Mediated Transmission of

Plant Pathogens (2016), J.K. Brown, ed. The American Phytopathological

Society.

2. James Kalema, Catherine Kiwuka, Mary Namaganda and John Mulumba

(2016). Distribution, Habitat and Conservation of range restricted species of

Eleusine and Pennisetum (Poaceae) in Uganda. Symbolae Botanicae

Upsalienses, Vol.38.

3. James Kalema, Mary Namaganda, Godfrey Bbosa, Jasper Ogwal-Okeng

(2016). Diversity and status of carnivorous plants in Uganda: towards

identification of sites most critical for their conservation. Journal of Biodiversity

and Conservation, 25(11), 2035-2053, DOI 10.1007/s10531-016-1177-8. 4. P. Tugume, Kakudidi, E. K., Buyinza, M., et al (2016). Ethnobotanical survey of

medicinal plant species. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, vol. 12,

no. 5, 2016.

5. Tugume, P., Buyinza, M., et al (2016). Non-Timber Forest Products Trade and

Community. Agricultural Studies, vol. 4, no. 4, 2016.

6. Tugume AK, Mukasa SB, Valkonen JPT (2016) Mixed Infections of Four Viruses,

the Incidence and Phylogenetic Relationships of Sweet Potato Chlorotic Fleck

Virus (Betaflexiviridae) Isolates in Wild Species and Sweetpotatoes in Uganda

and Evidence of Distinct Isolates in East Africa. PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167769.

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0167769

7. Kakudidi, E., C. Kirimuhuzya, G. Anywar, E. Katuura and J. Kiguli (2016).

Medicinal plants used in the management of Noncommunicable Diseases in

Uganda. In: Tsay, H.-S., Shyur, L.-F., Agrawal, D.C., Wu, Y.-C., Wang, S.-Y. (Eds.).

Medicinal Plants: Recent Advances in Research and Development. Springer,

pg 409 – 418.DOI 10.1007/928-981-10-1085-9_17

8. Alan C. Hamilton , Deborah Karamura, Esezah Kakudidi (2016). History and

conservation of wild and cultivated plant diversity in Uganda: Forest species

and banana varieties as case studies. Plant Diversity, Volume 38, Issue 1,

February 2016, Pages 23–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pld.2016.04.001

9. P. Ipulet, P. Byandusa, P.K.Malakar (2016). Role of Women in mushroom

growing in Uganda: The case of the Mushroom Training and Resource Centre,

South West Uganda. World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom

Products (WSMBMP) Bulletin Number 14. January 31st, 2016.

http://wsmbmp.org/Bol14/2.html

10. Perpetua Ipulet (2016). Spawn Management (Booklet). Published by

International Food Research Institute, UK.

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1.5.2.2 School of Physical Sciences

The Department of Chemistry

Chemistry is the key to many other sciences and therefore orientated

towards interdisciplinary teaching and research. The department is also

involved in teaching applied chemistry through the programme called

Industrial Chemistry. The Department also strongly supports the establishment

of the planned central laboratory facility, which will serve the College as a

whole. The Department will contribute equipment as well as technical staff in

offering service analyses, consultancy in research and practical training for

selected target groups within the College.

Publications for 2016

1. Mukasa-Tebandeke I.Z. , Wasajja-Tebandeke H. , Schumann A. and Lugolobi F. (2016). Bleaching Edible Oils Using Clay from Kangole, Moroto District, North Eastern

Uganda. Journal of Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques, 2016, 7:3

http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9872.1000320

2. Ssennoga Twaha , Makbul A.M. Ramli, Patrick M. Murphy, Muhammad U.

Mukhtiar, Hussein K. Nsamba (2016). Renewable based distributed generation in

Uganda: Resource potential and status of exploitation. Renewable and

Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 57, May 2016, Pages 786–798,

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.151

The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies

The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies is the only department teaching

geology in the country. It also teaches geosciences and petroleum production. Its

graduates are employed in ground water, mineral and petroleum exploration and

mineral sectors. The department also offers extension services to various sectors that

deal with geological materials. With the introduction of a new degree programme

students’ population has rapidly increased in the department. The Department of

Geology and Petroleum Studies is very popular at the College following the

exploration and discovery of oil in Uganda. It offers courses at undergraduate,

masters and PhD levels. One of the recent developments is the introduction of the

Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Geosciences and Production. The

department has introduced a master’s programme in Petroleum Geosciences and

Production in a partnership with the University of Bergen since 2012/2013 academic

year.

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Publications for 2016

1. Schagerl, M. (Ed.) (2016). Soda Lakes of East Africa. Woldegabriel, G., Olago,

D., Dindi, E. and Owor, M., Chapter 2, Genesis of the East African Rift Valley.

Springer International Publishing, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28622-8, 290p.

Conferences and Workshops

1. TOTAL E&P is a key partner to CoNAS by providing training to our Department of

Geology and Petroleum Studies staff and students. In 2016 two training workshops

were held:

a) Hydrocarbon Exploration through Seismic Techniques: The course was an

overview of hydrocarbon exploration as the most important tool for improving

geological models. The training entailed understanding the petroleum

system, going through seismic foundations and understanding shot point

images and structural and stratigraphy interpretation.

b) Petrophysics-Core analysis and Laboratory Measurement: The course was

intended for the participants to understand rock properties for reservoir

simulation and fluid-flow dynamics. The course was also intended to provide

comprehensive information on core and interpretation of a laboratory report.

2. Taylor, R.G., The Afriwatsan Consortium (2016). Dependence of low-cost urban

water and sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa on conjunctive use of groundwater

and shallow subsurface- a town city mega-city inter-comparison, 43rd

International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Congress, 25-29 September

2016, Montpellier, France. Oral Presentation.

3. Lawson, F.M.A., Vouillamoz, J.M., Koìta, M., Soro, D., Yalo, N., Owor, M. and Okullo,

J. (2016). Groundwater reserve and aquifer buffer capacity in weathered hard

rocks of Africa- comparison of results obtained in Benin, Burkina Faso and

Uganda, 43rd International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Congress, 25-29

September 2016, Montpellier, France. Oral Presentation.

4. Nayebare, G.J., Owor, M., Kulabako, R., Ssempebwa, J. and Taylor, R.G. (2016).

Sustaining urban groundwater-fed water supplies and sanitation systems in Africa-

case study of Lukaya, Uganda, 43rd International Association of Hydrogeologists

(IAH) Congress, 25-29 September 2016, Montpellier, France. Poster Presentation.

5. Shamsudduha, M., Taylor, R.G., Owor, M., Todd, M., Wada, Y., Lo, M., Müller, S.,

Doll, P., Rodell, M., Jasechko, S., Favreau, G., Macdonald, A., Bridget, S. (2016). A

pan-African inter-comparison of the relationship between precipitation and

groundwater recharge from in-situ observations and large-scale models, 43rd

International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Congress, 25-29 September

2016, Montpellier, France. Oral Presentation.

6. Organised the AfriWatSan research project Training Workshop from 10th to 15th

July 2016 at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda funded by The Royal Society

and DFID, UK for participants from Senegal, Kenya, UK and Uganda.

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The Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is involved in promoting adventure and

discovery in the learning and teaching of mathematics. It is involved in the

teaching of mathematics in the College of Natural Sciences, Humanities and

Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Computer Science, and School

of Statistics and Planning. It has its extension services arm: The Uganda

Mathematical Society. Together, they organize an annual schools

mathematics contest in mathematics at all levels with aim of popularizing the

subject. The activities of the department in 2015 and their achievements are

detailed below.

Publications for 2016

1. Juliet Nakakawa, Joseph Y. T. Mugisha, Michael W. Shaw, Eldad Karamura. A

Mathematical Model for the Dynamics of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt with

Vertical Transmission and Inflorescence Infection. Journal of Biological

Systems, Vol. 24, No. 1 (2016) 147–165.

2. J. Switkes, B. Nannyonga, J.Y.T. Mugisha & J. Nakakawa (2016). A

Mathematical Model for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever: Tick-Borne

Dynamics with Conferred Host Immunity. Journal of Biological Dynamics, 10:1,

59-70, DOI:10.1080/17513758.2015.1102976.

3. J.M. Kitayimbwa, J.Y.T. Mugisha, R.A. Saenz (2016). Estimation of the HIV-1

backward mutation rate from transmitted drug-resistant strains. Theoretical

Population Biology 112 (2016) 33–42

4. Martha Nansubuga, Fred Mayambala, Charles Wilson Mahera, Juma Kasozi.

Maximisation of Dividend Payouts under infinite Ruin Probability Constraints.

International Journal of Mathematics and Computation, Vol. 27; Issue No. 4;

Year 2016.

5. Kurama, O., Luukka, P. and Collan, M. (2016). An N-ary λ-averaging based

similarity classifier. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and

Computer Sciences, vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 407–421.

6. Kurama, O., Luukka, P. and Collan, M. (2016). A similarity classifier with

Bonferroni mean operators. Advances in Fuzzy Systems, vol (2016), Article ID

7173054.

7. Kurama, O., Luukka, P. and Collan, M. On a weighted ordered weighted

averaging based similarity classifier. Proceedings of the 17th IEEE

International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Informatics,

Budapest-Hungary, 2016. pp. 329 – 334. 8. Kebirungi, Harriet. , Luboobi S. Livingstone, Kabonesa, Consolata et al (2016 in

press). Gender Responsiveness of Management of Water and Sanitation

Facilities in East African Universities. 01-70, African Journal of Rural

Development.

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9. Munabi IG, Byamugisha J, Luboobi L, Luboga SA, Mirembe F. (2016).

Relationship between maternal pelvis height and other anthropometric

measurements in a multisite cohort of Ugandan mothers. Pan African Medical

Journal 24.

10. Munabi IG, Luboga SA, Luboobi L, Mirembe F. 2016. Association between

Maternal Pelvis Height and Intrapartum Foetal Head Moulding in Ugandan

Mothers with Spontaneous Vertex Deliveries. Obstetrics and Gynecology

International 2016: 1-7,http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3815295

11. Irunde, J.I., Luboobi, L.S. and Nkansah-Gyekye, Y., (2016). Modeling the effect

of tobacco smoking on the in-host dynamics of HIV/AIDS. Journal of

Mathematical and Computational Science, 6(3), pp.406-436.

12. Ismail,S., Luboobi, L.S. and Nkansah-Gyekye, Y.(2016). Modelling the dynamics

of Hepatitis Virus and Immune System during Acute Infection. Journal of

Mathematical Theory and Modeling.6 (6): 111-134.

13. Ngeleja, R.C., Luboobi, L.S. and Nkansah-Gyekye, Y. (2016) Modelling the

Dynamics of Bubonic Plague withYersinia pestis in the Environment.

Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience, 2016, 5-10.

14. Ngeleja, R.C., Luboobi, L. and Nkansah-Gyekye, Y. (2016). Stability Analysis of

Bubonic Plague Model with the Causing Pathogen Yersinia pestis in the

Environment. Advances in Infectious Diseases, 6,120-137.

http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/aid.2016.63016

15. Selemani, M. A., Luboobi, L. S. and Nkansah-Gyekye, Y. (2016). On stability of

the in-human host and in-mosquito of malaria parasites. Asian Journal of

Mathematics and Applications. 2016.

16. Munabi IG, Samuel, Luboga SA, Byamugisha J, Luboobi L, Mirembe F (2017).

Influence of maternal pelvis height and other anthropometric measurements

on the duration of normal childbirth in Ugandan mothers. Anatomy Journal of

Africa. 6: 834 -839

17. Ssevviiri, David (2016). On completely prime submodules. Int. Electron. J.

Algebra 19, 77–90.

18. Ssevviiri David (2016). Classical completely prime submodules, Hacettepe.

Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Volume 45 (3), 717 – 729

19. Bamunoba, Alex Samuel (2016). A note on order one cyclotomic

polynomials. Quaest. Math. 39, no. 1, 29–43.

20. Bamunoba, Alex Samuel (2016). On coefficients of Carlitz cyclotomic

polynomials. Finite Fields Appl. 37, 28–35.

The Department of Physics

The Department of Physics has been a leader in training physicists in this country for

a long time. Its activities range from servicing education and research in solar

energy, materials Sciences, radiation physics and many other practical related

programmes. It boasts of newly refurbished laboratories under the Millennium

Sciences Initiative programme. The department has engaged in international

partnerships and projects.

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Publications for 2016

1. Gertrude Ayugi, Akisophel Kisolo, Tumps.W. Ireeta (2016). Measurement and

Modelling of Electromagnetic Exposure from GSM Base Stations in Kampala

Uganda. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing , Vol.22, 2016.

2. Annet Eva Zawedde, Hilde Nesse Tyssøy, Robert Hibbins, et al (2016). The

impact of energetic electron precipitation on mesospheric hydroxyl during a

year of solar minimum. Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, doi

10.1002/2016JA022371.

3. Karidewa Nyeinga, Ole J. Nydal, Denis Okello and Eldad J.K.B. Banda

(2016). Dynamic model of a small scale concentrating solar cooker

with rock bed heat storage. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa • Vol

27 No 1.

4. Denis Okello, Ole J. Nydal, Karidewa Nyeinga and Eldad J. K. Banda

(2016). Experimental investigation on heat extraction from a rock bed

heat storage system for high temperature applications. Journal of

Energy in Southern Africa •Vol 27 No 2 •

Workshops and Conferences

Associate Professor Tumps Winston Ireeta

a) 2016 Life Sciences Review of the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research

(AFOSR) under the Department of Air Force: held from 31st October to 4th

November 2016 at the Wright Brothers Institute near the Wright-Patterson Air

Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, USA.

b) International Conference on Science and Technology for the New Turkey

Strategic Research Center: held from 3rd to 6th October 2016 in Ankara, Turkey.

c) Winter College on Optics: Optical Frequency Combs- from multispecies gas

sensing to high precision interrogation of atomic and molecular targets: held

from 15th to 26th February 2016, ICTP, Trieste, Italy

d) Preparatory School to the Winter College on Optics: Optical Frequency Combs-

from multispecies gas sensing to high precision interrogation of atomic and

molecular targets: held from 8th to 12th February 2016, ICTP, Trieste, Italy

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2.0 RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND AWARDS

In the year 2016, various departments in the College continued to undertake

research intended to enhance their work, knowledge and partnerships. The College

continued to initiate new research and some of the projects ended while others that

began earlier are still on-going. The College for purposes of furthering knowledge

undertakes research in various areas under the individual departments. The projects

are mainly funded by development partners or as collaborations with universities

and research institutions in other countries. The research is jointly handled by staff

and students at graduate (Masters and PhD) level. The research undertaken by staff

resulted into a number of published papers in international peer reviewed journals.

Staff were also recognised and awarded for their work.

2.1 Projects, Events and Awards

2.1.1 New Projects

The following are new projects from grants that were received by the College during

the reporting period.

Chair for Petroleum Geosciences Programme: The Government of Uganda received

a grant of USD500,000 from the World Bank Group to support the Uganda National

Content Policy for the Petroleum Sector. USD200,000 from the grant will go towards

establishment of a Chair for Petroleum Geosciences Programme in the Department

of Geology and Petroleum Studies of CoNAS.

International Science Programme gives Equipment: In addition, several departments

have received funding and equipment for research and teaching in the College;

the Department of Physics received equipment worth USD27,800 (Ushs100million)

from the International Science Programme of the University of Uppsala in Sweden.

The Spectrophotometer received for use in materials science research as part of the

equipment is the only one in Uganda at present. Students in the past had to travel

abroad to access a spectrophotometer.

Banana Research Programme with NARO: The Department of Plant Sciences,

Microbiology and Biotechnology working with the Banana Research Programme of

the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) won a project grant of

USD5,700,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to scale up banana

productivity in East Africa for small scale farmers following a decade of devastating

impact of the deadly banana wilt disease on the banana industry in the region.

MUII-Plus Project: CoNAS through the Department of Mathematics is a collaborator

on the MUII-plus project running from 2015-2020 funded by the Wellcome Trust of UK.

Project implementation began in 2016. MUII-plus aims to evolve into a Centre of

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Excellence - supporting I&I science in Uganda, focussing on young, emerging

leaders and encompassing a world-class training programme. Specific aims are to:

1. Promote Africa-relevant I&I scientific excellence: shifting focus from trainees to all

young I&I scientists; 2. Provide career training for African I&I research leaders &

promote role of emerging leaders as trainers; 3. Utilise and enhance the UVRI-

Makerere I&I research environment: helping young scientists to conduct cutting-

edge research and to secure and manage new grants; 4. Engage in outreach:

between regional scientists and institutions, and with the public and policy makers.

The MUII-plus is follow-on initiative of the MUII initiative that ran from 2008-2015. MUII

was established as a strategic initiative to address the urgent need for capacity in

translational, basic sciences for health research in Uganda. The budget for CoNAS is

about 100,000USD.

Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs): Regionally, Professor Joseph Y.T.

Mugisha is leading the Uganda team from Makerere University in a consortium of

universities drawn from the Northern Corridor States of Eastern Africa to conduct a

skills audit for the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs). The universities in the

consortium are Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

from Kenya, Makerere University from Uganda, University of Rwanda from Rwanda

and University of Juba from South Sudan. The skills audit stems from a directive by the

Heads of State of the Northern Corridor States that, ‘the region identifies the skills

gaps, challenges and opportunities in the region’. The overall objective of the

assignment is to conduct a skills audit that will enable the development of a Human

Resource Capacity Building Strategy (HRCB) for the NCIPs.

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2.1.2 Events/Activities

Bridging the gap: Females in Basic Sciences: The Department of Mathematics of

CoNAS in collaboration with International Science Programme (ISP) have

undertaken an initiative to mentor, strengthen, and support the success and

retention of women in basic sciences.

Students during the Women in Basic Sciences (WINS) workshop at the University Main Hall

According to the project coordinator, Dr. Betty Nannyonga, increasing the

participation of females in the sciences is a major issue in Uganda. Question is why

do girls in schools shun sciences? Therefore, the A project titled, ‘Gender Equality

Issues in Basic Sciences’ supported by ISP is aimed at addressing this question. The

project held its second workshop on the 25th October 2016 to discuss with female

students who study sciences at Makerere University on how best to enhance the

participation of women in sciences in Uganda.

Green Hill Academy students visit Makerere University Herbarium and Botanical

Garden: Senior Three students from the Green Hill Academy visited the Makerere

University Herbarium on 11th October 2016. The students toured the botanical

garden and the collection of the dried plant specimens. This is a move by the school

to provide a practical view of what the students learn in class theoretical work. The

visit was also intended to popularize science among the students. The group had

visited the College of Health Sciences, Makerere before visiting the Herbarium. This

fits with a recent drive by the College of Natural Sciences to popularize sciences

among the youth.

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Green Hill Academy students during their visit at the University Hubarium in CoNAS

Seminar on Research Methods and Scientific Writing: A Research methods and

scientific writing seminar was held on the 26th to 27th September 2016. The seminar

hosted by the Department of Chemistry was held in conjunction with the

International Science Programme (ISP), Uppsala University, Sweden and supported

by Sida. The Department of Chemistry is implementing 2 (two) projects with ISP in

Environmental and Green Chemistry (see briefs of the projects at the bottom).

Participants during the Research Methods Seminar

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5th Pearl of Africa Lecture Series: The 5th Pearl of Africa Lecture series was organized

by the Department of Physics and was held on 12th October 2016. The presenter of

the day was Dr. Linda Sapochak, Division Director, Division of Materials Research,

National Science Foundation (NSF).

Dr. Sapochak discussed the Vision and Goal, of the US National

Science Foundation as an opportunity to interest staff at CoNAS

to apply for research grants from the NSF. The agency accepts

about 45,000 proposals annually and disburses about $7billion of

award through it’s a diverse funding mode.

Fulbright Scholar at CoNAS 2016-2017: Prof. Mark Simmons from Colorado State

University reported in August and is hosted in the Department of Plant Sciences,

Microbiology and Biotechnology. As a Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Mark Pitkin Simmons

will be at Makerere University based at the Makerere University Herbarium in the

College of Natural Sciences for a period 2016/2017. During his stay, Prof. Simmons as

a visiting professor will: teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in

phylogenetics, scientific writing and scientific process; give out-of-class scholarly

lectures to the university community; and undertake joint research with staff. The

collaboration is expected to strengthen international linkages for Makerere University

staff as well as foster professional growth.

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Prof. Simmons will work closely with Assoc. Prof. Esezah Kakudidi and Dr. Mary

Namaganda, Deputy Curator of the Makerere University Herbarium. Prof. Simmons is

the first visiting Fulbright Scholar to the department. His research project while at

Makerere is titled, ‘Gene flow in a recently cultivated plant lineage: the spread of

catha edulis (qat) in Uganda’.

CoNAS Freshers’ Orientation AY2016/2017: The College received the first year

students for academic year 2016/2017. On the 26th August 2016, an orientation

meeting with the freshmen and women was held. The young men and women

started their journey of three or four years with dreams of leaving with a bachelors’

degree at the end of their stay at Makerere University.

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Makerere University and Okayama University, Japan sign Research Cooperation

Agreement: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to cement the

collaboration between Makerere University (Mak) in Uganda and Okayama

University (OU), Japan was signed at a ceremony hosted by the Embassy of Japan in

Kampala on 8th November 2016. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu

signed for Makerere while the President of Okayama University, Dr. Kiyoshi Morati,

signed for Okayama University.

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The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Kazuaki Kameda, the Ambassador of

Japan to Uganda, the Chancellor of Makerere University - Prof. Ezra Suruma, Prof.

Bernard Bashasha - Principal of the College of Agricultural and Environmental

Sciences (CAES) of Makerere University, staff from Makerere University, Okayama

University and the Embassy of Japan. In the agreement, the College of Natural

Sciences (CoNAS) and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) of

Makerere University will be collaborating with the Institute of Plant Science and

Resources (IPSR) of Okayama University.

The agreement encompasses the following activities: Exchange of students;

Exchange of faculty and staff; Collaborative research, instructional and cultural

programmes; and Exchange of research information.

4th Pearl of Africa Lecture Series: The 4th Pearl of Africa Lecture Series was held on

17th August 2016 in the Physics Lecture Theatre.

Two presenters were hosted for the event: Qingyu Meng, ‘Air Pollution Exposure and

Air Quality Assessments in Kampala/Uganda’ and Stephan Schwander, ‘Exploring

relationships between Air Pollution, Nano particles and Tuberculosis’.

5th Workshop on Solar Energy Installation & Maintenance (Photovoltaics), Biogas

Production & Solar Thermal Systems: The Department of Physics held the 5th Annual

Workshop on Solar Energy Installation & Maintenance (Photovoltaics), Biogas

Production & Solar Thermal Systems from 1st - 6th August 2016. The workshop is held

as a means to offer skills to youth in area of solar energy. The workshop also serves to

refresh professionals with new trends in the area of solar energy systems.

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15th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology: Makerere University

represented by the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology

in collaboration with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology and

Buganda Kingdom successfully hosted the 15th ISE Congress from 1-7, August 2016.

Makerere University l welcomed over a thousand visitors for the congress, 60 percent

of came from abroad. The theme of the Congress was ‘Ethnobiological knowledge

for improved human well-being and development’. The theme for the congress

emphasized the need for special efforts to be taken to learn from our cultural

heritage and knowledge in order to improve livelihoods now and in the future.

BeeHealth Stakeholders Workshop: The BeeHealth inception meeting for various

stakeholders was held on the 14th January 2016 in the Buxton Boardroom in the

College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. The aim of the meeting

was to inform stakeholders about the existence of the project and soliciting their

views/expertise on how some of the project activities can best be implemented.

Stakeholders included the Commissioner Entomology and the Principal Entomologist

from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), two institutes of

the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NaLIRRI) and Rwebitaba ZARDI),

Local governments (district entomologists) of Bushenyi, Lira Masaka and Mbale,

TUNADO (The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation), beekeepers,

CoNAS and CAES staff and MSc students supported by the project. Stakeholder

involvement is aimed at building engagement with them which should facilitate

capacity building and dissemination of project outputs during the project’s lifetime.

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STRECAFISH Annual Project Meeting: The STRECAFISH annual project meeting was

held on the 8th to 9th June 2016 at Kolping Hotel, Kampala, Uganda. The meeting

brought together all the project members since the inception of the project.

Participants were from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Austria. The objective of the

meeting was to take stock of what progress of the STRECAFISH project since

inception in 2015.

Participants during the STRECAFISH Annual Review Meeting

Sida Science Day presentations by College of Natural Sciences: The Sida Science

day hosted by the College of Natural Sciences was held on the 10th October 2016

organised in conjuction with Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)

as one of the activities of the Annual Review Meeting (ARM) of the Makerere/Sida

collaboration. Staff and PhD candidates from CoNAS presented their research and

innovations riding on the theme of the ARM, “Investing in Research and Innovating

for Society”.

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Staff from CoNAS presenting their research innovations during the Sida Science Day

National Stakeholders workshop on African Swine Fever: A National Stakeholders

workshop for Uganda on African Swine Fever (ASF) was held on 28th April 2016 at

Hotel Brovad, Masaka District, Uganda. Participants of the workshop were from

Makerere University; Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF);

Veterinary Institute for Animal Health, Sweden and districts across Uganda. The

districts represented were: Arua, Kamuli, Wakiso, Gulu, Mukono, Busia, Mpigi, Moyo,

Lira, Rakai, Tororo, Lwengo, Zombo, Luwero, Hoima, Masaka, Mbale, Nebbi, Kalungu,

Sembabule, Bukomansimbi and Lyantonde. The purpose of the meeting was to

sensitize representative stakeholders on diagnosis, reporting, control and new

innovations in research of African swine fever.

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Participants during the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on African Swine Fever in Masaka

Skills Audit for the Northern Corridor Integration Projects: Regionally, Professor Joseph

Y.T. Mugisha who also serves as Principal of the College is leading the Uganda team

from Makerere University in a consortium of universities drawn from the Northern

Corridor States of Eastern Africa to conduct a skills audit for the Northern Corridor

Integration Projects (NCIPs). The universities in the consortium are Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) from Kenya, Makerere University

from Uganda, University of Rwanda from Rwanda and University of Juba from South

Sudan. The skills audit stems from a directive by the Heads of State of the Northern

Corridor States that, ‘the region identifies the skills gaps, challenges and

opportunities in the region’. The overall objective of the assignment is to conduct a

skills audit that will enable the development of a Human Resource Capacity Building

Strategy (HRCB) for the NCIPs.

14th East and Southern Africa Laboratory Manager’s Workshop: The 14th East and

Southern Africa Laboratory Manager's Workshop organised and hosted by the

Department of Chemistry was held on 21st March 2016 to 25th March 2016. The

meeting brought together laboratory managers from the region to discuss trends

and safety in science laboratories.

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Participants during the ESALAMA Workshop organized by the Department of Chemistry

2.1.3 Awards

The following staff received awards for excellence of their research in their

fields of specialization.

Ms. Madina M. Adia won a L’Oreal UNESCO 2016 fellowship: At a ceremony held on

the 28th September 2016 in Johannesburg South Africa, fourteen African women

scientists working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) were

awarded L’Oreal-UNESCO fellowships to further their work. Ms. Madina Mohamed

Adia, a member of academic staff in the Department of Chemistry, College of

Natural Sciences (CoNAS) of Makerere University in Uganda was one of the

recipients of the fellowship.

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Madina’s project title for which she was awarded the fellowship is titled ‘Bioactivity,

Toxicity and Phytochemistry of selected medicinal plants used by Rukararwe and

Prometra Herbalists in treatment of malaria in Uganda’. Madina is currently studying

for a PhD in Chemistry with support from Sida funding to Makerere University.

According to a press release shared by L’Oreal-UNESCO Johannesburg office, the

awards are intended to honor women in science in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Ms. Annet Eva Zawedde Receives the Martin Landrøs Prize: Zawedde was awarded

the prize for her physics thesis "Weak to

Moderate Recurrent Storms and their

Influence on the Middle Atmosphere

Composition in 2008”.

Zawedde worked on a demanding

interdisciplinary project between space

physics and atmospheric dynamics that

required an extensive multidisciplinary

approach.

Ms. Annet Zawedde receiving her award

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3.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING

The College of Natural Sciences offers courses in basic and some aspects of Applied

Sciences. Additionally, we have courses in Biochemistry for students from the

College of Health Sciences and School of Veterinary Medicine. We also teach

students from the College of Education and External Studies, College of Computing

and Information Science and School of Statistics and Applied Economics a number

of courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

In addition to the theoretical classes by our students, courses offered at the College

are supplemented by laboratory based learning for practicals and e-learning. The

department of biology also conducts field-based teaching to supplement the work

in laboratories. This offers the students an appreciation of the work handled in class.

Field attachments to ensure hands-on experience for the students has been

introduced.

The College has a herbarium and museum that staff and students use for curation

(preserving and preparing of materials). Work in the herbarium is conducted

physically and electronically, since the facility was recently digitized. A botanical

garden is also maintained for practical work. In addition, an aquarium with live fish is

available for practical classes for the zoology and aquaculture students.

It should be noted that for purposes of furthering knowledge, research projects

jointly handled by staff and students are conducted in all departments at graduate

(Masters and PhD) level.

The student enrolment for the year 2016 was as follows:

Table 3.1: Registered Undergraduate Students in AY2016/2017

Programme Year I Year II Year III Year IV Grand Total

BSCI. 150 152 154 0 456

BSIC 51 51 49 0 151

BSFA 26 31 24 0 81

BETB 0 7 20 0 27

BSPC 9 8 27 0 44

BSCB 10 10 5 0 25

BBPG 44 55 36 62 197

BSBT 29 52 59 0 140

Total 319 366 374 62 1121

Year I Year II Year III Year IV

BSCI.

BSIC

BSFA

BETB

BSPC

BSCB

BBPG

BSBT

Registered Undergraduate

Students in 2016

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Table 3.2: Registered Postgraduate Students in AY2016/2017

Table 3.3: Total number of graduates in 2016 compared with 2015

Table 3.4: Academic Staff numbers as at December 2016

Key: P = Professor; AP = Associate Professor; SL = Senior Lecturer;

L = Lecturer; AL = Assistant Lecturer; TA = Teaching Assistant

Department M.Sc. PhD Total

Biochemistry and Sports Science 2 2 4

Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

5 0 5

Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences 13 5 18

Chemistry 36 7 43

Geology and Petroleum Studies 22 4 26

Mathematics 10 1 11

Physics 5 0 5

Total 93 19 112

Programme

Gender Graduates

2016

Graduates

2015 Bachelors Masters Doctorates

F M F M F M

BSCI 31 60 91 73

BSIC 15 52 67 54

BSFA 6 18 24 15

BETB 8 7 15 17

BSPC 14 16 30 20

BSCB 3 2 5 5

BPGP 15 39 54 56

BBT 15 36 51 24

MSc. Chemistry 1 3 4 3

MSc. Biochemistry - 3 3 2

MSc. Botany 1 3 4 4

MSc. Mathematical

Modelling

- 4 4 2

MSc. Mathematics - 2 2 5

MSc. Petroleum Geoscience 1 5 6 6

MSc. Physics - 1 1 1

MSc. Zoology 5 7 12 15

PhD 3 6 9 5

Total 107 230 8 28 3 6 382 309

Department / Unit P AP SL L AL Curators TA Total

Biochemistry and

Sports Science

Biochemistry 0 0 5 6 8 0 0 19

Sports Science 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 8

Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences 1 3 4 7 3 1 0 19

Plant Sciences, Microbiology & Biotechnology 2 2 3 8 9 2 1 27

Physics 1 2 2 6 7 0 0 18

Mathematics 1 2 3 9 11 0 0 26

Chemistry 1 4 2 8 8 0 2 25

Geology and Petroleum Studies 0 2 3 5 3 0 0 13

Total 6 15 22 51 52 3 6 155

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Table 3.5: Laboratory Staff in CoNAS as at December 2016

Key:

G&P: Geology and Petroleum Studies

Plant.Sci: Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology

Zoo.Ento.Fish: Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences

Biochem & SPS: Biochemistry and Sports Science

Professors

Associate Professors

Senior Lecturers

Lecturers

Assistant Lecturers

Curators

Teaching Assistants

Staff

Category

Unit / Department

Principal’s

Office

Math Physics G&P Chem. Plant

Sci.

Zoo.Ent

o. Fish.

Biochem & SPS

Total

Biochem. SPS

Chief

Technician

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Principal

Technician

0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2

Senior

Technician

0 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 6

Technician1 0 1 1 2 2 1 2 0 9

Technician2 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 0 7

Asst.

Technician

0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 5

Lab Assistant 0 2 1 6 1 3 4 0 17

Lab

Attendant

1 0 2 3 1 0 2 0 9

Computer

Technician

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Grand Total 1 1 5 6 16 7 7 14 0 57

Academic Staff numbers on ground in 2016

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Table 3.6: Support Staff in CoNAS as at December 2016

Key:

G&P: Geology and Petroleum Studies Biol. Sc.: Biological Sciences

Biochem & SPS: Biochemistry and Sports Science

Plant.Sci: Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology

Zoo.Ento.Fish: Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences

Table 3.7: Administrative Staff as at December 2016

Designation Number

Staff

Category

Unit/Department

Principal’s

Office

Math Physics G&P Chemistry Zoo.E

nto&

Fish

Plant.

Sci

Biochem &

SPS

Total

Bioch

em

SP

S

Secretary/Co

py Typist

4 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 9

Custodian 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Accounts

Clerk

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Workshop

Assistant

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Machine

Operator

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Messenger 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Library

Assistant

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Cleaner 4 3 7 2 2 5 6 5 1 35

Sanitary

Cleaner

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Driver 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Security

Guard

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Grounds

men/women

0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3

Grand Total 19 4 9 3 3 5 10 5 1 59

Asst. College Registrar 2

College Procurement Officer 1

College Librarian 1

College Communication Officer 1

College Web Administrator 1

College Bursar 1

College Human Resource Manager 1

TOTAL 8

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Table 3.8: Summary of all Staff in CoNAS 2016

Key:

G&P: Geology and Petroleum Studies Lab Staff: Laboratory Staff

Biochem & SPS: Biochemistry and Sports Science

Plant.Sci: Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology

Zoo.Ento.Fish: Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences

Table 3.9: Qualification of Academic Staff at CoNAS in 2016

Staff

Category

Unit/ Department Total

Principal’s

Office

Math Physics G&P Chemistry Zoo.Ento

.Fish

Plant.Sci Biochem

& SPS

Bio

che

m

SPS

Academic

Staff

0 26 18 13 25 19 27 19 8 155

Administrati

ve Staff

8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Lab Staff 1 1 5 6 16 7 7 14 0 57

Support

Staff

19 4 9 3 3 5 10 5 1 59

Grand Total 28 31 32 22 44 31 44 38 9 279

Department PhD. MSc. BSc. Total

Biochemistry and

Sports Science

12 12 3 27

Zoology, Entomology &

Fisheries Sciences

16 3 0 19

Plant Sciences,

Microbiology &

Biotechnology

17 10 0 27

Physics 12 6 0 18

Mathematics 13 13 0 26

Chemistry 13 12 0 25

Geology and

Petroleum Studies

9 4 0 13

Total 92 60 3 155

Qualification of Academic

Staff at CoNAS in 2016

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

PhD Masters Bachelors

Biochemistry and Sports Science

Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences

Plant Sciences, Microbiology & Biotechnology

Physics

Mathematics

Chemistry

Geology and Petroleum Studies

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Table 3.10: Publications in Referred Journals in 2016

Table 3.11: Academic Staff Registered for PhD: Name Department Gender

1 Mr. Kubiriza Godfrey Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Male

2 Mr. Moses Chemurot Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Male

3 Mr. Allan Ochieng Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

Male

4 Mr. Dan Egesa Department of Chemistry Male

5 Mr. Yiga Solomon Department of Chemistry Male

6 Ms. Adia Madina

Mohammed

Department of Chemistry Female

7 Ms. Florence Nantaba Department of Chemistry Female

8 Mr. Alex Behangira

Tumwesigye

Department of Mathematics Male

9 Mr. Joel Isanga Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science Male

10 Mr. David W. Ddumba Department of Mathematics Male

Department Publications in ref.

Journals

Biochemistry and Sports Science 7

Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries

Sciences

6

Chemistry 2

Geology and Petroleum Studies 1

Mathematics 20

Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

10

Physics 4

Total 50

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

Publications in ref. Journals

Biochemistry and

Sports Science

Zoology,

Entomology &

Fisheries

Sciences

Chemistry

Geology and

Petroleum

Studies

Mathematics

Plant Sciences,

Microbiology and

Biotechnology

Physics

Publications in Referred

Journals in 2016

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Name Department Gender

11 Mr. Onesfole Kurama Department of Mathematics Male

12 Mr. Daniel Wokiyi Department of Mathematics Male

13 Mr. Hassan Wasswa

Kayondo

Department of Mathematics Male

14 Mr. Nathan Muyinda Department of Mathematics Male

15 Mr. Cyprian Osinde Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

Male

16 Mrs. Betty N. Kirenga Department of Mathematics Female

17 Ms. Butungi Hellen Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science Female

18 Mr. Kikabi Yasin Department of Mathematics Male

19 Ms. Claire Aguttu Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science Female

20 Mr. Innocent Ndikubwayo Department of Mathematics Male

21 Ms. Ayugi Gertrude Department of Physics Female

22 Ms. Annet Zawedde Department of Physics Female

23 Mr. Edward Mubiru Department of Chemistry Male

24 Mr. Richard Ochieng Department of Chemistry Male

25 Mr. Karlmax Rutaro Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science Male

26 Mr. Robert Gumisiriza Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science Male

27 Mr. John Omara Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science Male

28 Mr. Sadiq A. Mustafa Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

Male

29 Mr. Godwin Anywar Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

Male

30 Mr. Samuel Ojelel Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and

Biotechnology

Male

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4.0 SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

4.1 Human Resources: Promotions, Retirement and Appointments of CoNAS 2016

The College human resource base comprises of Academic, Technical,

administrative and support staff. With the launch of the collegiate system at

Makerere University, a human resource office has been created for the College to

ensure efficiency in handling of labour issues.

During the year 2016, the College received newly appointed staff while others were

promoted. On the other hand, in 2016, several staff retired from the College of

Natural Sciences. We congratulate all of them for serving Makerere University and

our nation diligently for decades The College also registered departure of staff. The

details are presented in the table below:

Table 4.1 Appointments and Promotions in the College NAMES TITLE DEPARTMENT/UNIT

Promotions

Dr. Ireeta Winston Tumps Associate Professor Physics

Dr. Kenneth Arinaitwe Lecturer Chemistry

Confirmations

Ms. Margaret Atim Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Mr. Abubaker Sadik Mustafa Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Ms. Lydia Nabyonga Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Dr. Anthony Mutebi Nsubuga Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Mr. Allan Ochieng Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Mr. Cyprian Osinde Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Ms. Teddy M.A. Tindyebwa Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Dr. Dorothy Ndagire Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Ms. Gertrude Ayugi Assistant Lecturer Physics

Mr. John Paul Eneku Assistant Lecturer Physics

Ms. Claire Aguttu Assistant Lecturer Biochemistry & Sports Science

Mr. John Omara Assistant Lecturer Biochemistry & Sports Science

Mr. Karlmax Rutaro Assistant Lecturer Biochemistry & Sports Science

Mr. Robert Gumisiriza Assistant Lecturer Biochemistry & Sports Science

Mr. Innocent Ndikubwayo Assistant Lecturer Mathematics

New Appointments

Ms. Annet Eva Zawedde Assistant Lecturer Physics

Mr. Godwin Anywar Assistant Lecturer Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Ms. Ruth Mbabazi Assistant Lecturer (Part-Time) Chemistry

Resignations

Ms. A. Kuterema Lecturer Geology and Petroleum Studies

Ms. H. Najjemba Assistant Librarian Principal’s Office

Ms. E. Kobusingye Principal Copy Typist Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries

Sciences

Retirements

Mr. M.G. Mabudo Lecturer Chemistry

Mr. C. Bitainensha Principal Technician Chemistry

Mr. J. Opio Laboratory Technician Chemistry

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4.2 Library services

The College of Natural Sciences’ library has a collection of approximately 25,000

information materials constituting of monographs, journals, serials and archival

materials. Before the collegiate system, each of the departments in the College had

its own library or book-bank where departmental – specific scientific information has

been kept for only its staff and students, and usually manned by technicians. With

the advent of a collegiate system and deployment of a professional librarian, all

these libraries have been merged to compose one college library. Scientific

information materials in the College of Natural Sciences remains unprocessed,

hence an information gap to the numerous scientific research.

Building on the work accomplished in the previous year, the college now has three

fully functional libraries. These include: the School of Biosciences book bank housing

books received under the book bank vote for botany, zoology, biochemistry and

sports science; School of Physical Sciences book bank housing books received

under the book bank vote for chemistry, mathematics, physics, geology and

petroleum studies; and the CONAS Library comprising of books received through

donations, purchase, dissertations and theses.

This year, the library embarked on the activity of processing scientific information in

its collection in order to ease access for its users. The library processing is done using

open source software called librarything. At the moment 2,548 materials can be

accessed online on the CONAS library website, on the CONAS webpage under

special facilities

4.3 Information Communication Technology

In a period of transformation, information and communication technology plays an

important role in the College services to students and staff. The College has 3 IT labs

reserved for use by students i.e. the E-learning lab, in the Mathematics and Physics

departments. The labs have a total of 150 computers between them; however some

of the computers have been vandalized or stolen due to the rampant thefts that

have dogged the College throughout this year. E-learning forms an integral part of

teaching and learning at the College particularly through the MUELE platform.

Ms. Z. Asaba Cleaner Chemistry

Mr. A. M. Muteijuka Assistant Technician Biochemistry & Sports Science

Ms. F. Kabahenda Laboratory Assistant Biochemistry & Sports Science

Ms. M. Rugomwa Principal Technician Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Mr. T. Mangeni Technical Assistant II Plant Sciences, Microbiology &

Biotechnology

Dr. I. Ssemanda Nakimera Senior Lecturer Geology and Petroleum Studies

Mr. S.L. Kwizera Senior Technician Physics

Mr. E. Wamundu Messenger Principal’s Office

Ms. M. Nakiyingi Cleaner Principal’s Office

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However, the ratio of the available computers to the number of students is still

unfavourable standing at 1:8.

5.0 CONCLUSION

In Conclusion, 2016 was a fruitful year for the College in terms of publications

research and innovations at the College of Natural Sciences. The achievements

were realized despite the challenges of funding, staffing and new changes as a

result of the conversion to the collegiate system. In the year 2017 the College plans

to work on recruitment of staff to match establishment with the staff on ground.

Plans are also in place to increase partnerships so as to increase the research

initiatives.

UPDATED STAFF LIST FOR COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES (CoNAS) AS AT JANUARY

2017

Department of Mathematics

No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha Professor (Principal, CoNAS) PhD Permanent

2 Dr. J. M. Mango

Assoc. Professor (Deputy

Principal, CoNAS)

PhD Permanent

3 Dr. J. Kasozi

Assoc. Professor (Dean SPS) PhD Permanent

4 Dr. D. Ssevviiri Senior Lecturer ( HOD) PhD Permanent

5 Dr. B. K. Nannyonga Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

Dr. G. Kakuba Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

6 Dr. J. M. Kitayimbwa Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. S. H. Nsubuga Lecturer PhD Permanent

8 Dr. I.G. Mirumbe Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. J. Ssebuliba Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr. H. Ddumba Lecturer PhD Permanent

11 Dr. H. Kasumba lecturer PhD Probation

12 Dr. A.S. Bamunoba Lecturer PhD Probation

13 Mr. M. K. Nganda Lecturer MSc. Permanent

14 Mr. W. G. Naigambi Lecturer MSc. Permanent

15 Mr. H.W. Kayondo Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc Probation

16 Mr. Y. Kikabi Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc Probation

17 Mrs. B. N. Kirenga Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

18 Mr. O. Kurama Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

19 Mr. D. D. Walakira Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

20 Ms. J. Nakakawa Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

21 Mr. N. Muyinda Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc. Permanent

22 Mr. A. B. Tumwesigye Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

23 Mr. F. Mayambala Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

24 Mr. I. Ndikubwayo Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc. Permanent

25 Mr. D. Wokiyi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

Technical Staff

1 Mr. A.Wandera Computer Lab/ Librarian Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. F. Nabbale Secretary Permanent

2 Mr. A. Habarurema Cleaner/Messenger Permanent

3 Ms. P. Nazziwa Cleaner/Messenger Permanent

4 Ms. J. Nakazibwe Cleaner/Messenger Permanent

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Department of Chemistry

No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. J. Mbabazi Professor PhD Contract

2 Dr. S.A. Nyanzi Assoc. Professor PhD Contract

3 Dr. G.W. Nyakairu Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

4 Dr. R. Byamukama Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

5 Dr. M. Ntale Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

6 Dr. J. Wasswa Senior Lecturer (HOD) PhD Permanent

8 Dr. G. Kasozi Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. E. Tebandeke Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. B.B. Naziriwo Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr. I. Lule Lecturer PhD Probation

11 Dr. H.K. Nsamba Lecturer PhD Probation

12 Dr. J. O. Namukobe Lecturer PhD Permanent

13 Dr. P. Ssebugere Lecturer PhD Permanent

14 Mr. J. Sekamatte Lecturer MSc. Permanent

15 Mr. K. Arinaitwe Lecturer MSc. Permanent

16 Mr. E. Mubiru Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

17 Mr. P.E. Maiki Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

18 Ms. M.M. Adia Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

19 Mr. S. Yiga Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

20 Mr. D. Egesa Assistant Lecturer (PhD Study Leave) MSc. Probation

21 Mr. R. Ochieng Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

22 Mr. I. Karume Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

23 Mrs. F.N. Kayizzi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

24 Mr. F. Matovu Teaching Assistant MSc. Contract

Part-time Staff

25 Ms. Ruth Mbabazi Teaching Assistant MSc. Part-time

Technical Staff

1 Mr. R. Budigi Chief Technician Contract

2 Mr. S. Mulinda Senior Technician Permanent

3 Mr. J.G. Nkalubo Technician I Permanent

4 Mr. S. Tindyebwa Technician I Permanent

5 Ms. S. Tebbadanya Technician II Permanent

6 Mr. P. Kavuma Technician II Permanent

7 Mr. D. Ssensamba Technician II Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. M. Nabachwa Copy Typist Permanent

2 Mr. J. Kasozi Laboratory Assistant Permanent

3 Mr. J. Amanya Laboratory Assistant Permanent

4 Mr. S. Masongole Laboratory Assistant Permanent

5 Mr. E. Mukasa Laboratory Assistant Permanent

6 Mr. E. Mukeda Laboratory Assistant Permanent

7 Mr. Mugisa Tito Laboratory Assistant Permanent

8 Mr. M. Mutenyo Laboratory Attendant

9 Mr. Adriko Tom Laboratory Attendant Permanent

10 Mr. J. Tumwekwase Laboratory Attendant Permanent

11 Ms. H. Nazziwa Cleaner Permanent

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12 Mr. S. Mugisha Cleaner Permanent

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Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science

Biochemistry Unit

No. Name Designation Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Dr. J. Kyambadde Senior Lecturer (HOD) PhD Permanent

2 Dr. J. Hawumba Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

3 Dr. A.M. Nandutu Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

4 Dr. P. Vuzi Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

5 Dr. V.P. Alibu Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

6 Dr. D. Isabirye Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. A.S.P. Balyeidhusa Lecturer PhD Permanent

8 Dr. D.M. Kasozi Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr.B.A. Okech Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Ms. R. Baingana Lecturer MSc. Permanent

11 Dr. J. Mulindwa Lecturer PhD. Probation

12 Mr. S.W.Wamutu Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

13 Mr. J. Isanga Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc. Probation

14 Mr. K. Rutaro Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc. Probation

15 Mr. M. Okol Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

16 Mr. R. Gumisiriza Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

17 Ms. H. Butungi Assistant Lecturer (PhD

Study Leave)

MSc. Contract

18 Mr. J. Omara Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract

19 Ms C. Aguttu Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract

Technical Staff

1 Mr. A.K. Mukisa Technician I/ Ag. Chief

Technician

MSc Permanent

2 Mr. J.F. Jjuuko Principal Technician BSc Permanent

3 Mr. P.J.N. Ojambo Senior Technician BSc Permanent

4 Ms. R. Nabacwa Senior Technician MSc Permanent

5 Mr. S. Lutwama Technician I Cert Permanent

6 Mr. G. Mugenyi Technician II Dip Permanent

7 Mr. T. Abok Technician II Dip Permanent

8 Mr. E. Musali Assistant Technician BSc Permanent

9 Mr. E. Musisi Laboratory Assistant BSc Permanent

10 Mr. A. Bukenya Laboratory Assistant BSc Permanent

11 Ms. P. Namande Laboratory Assistant A-Level Permanent

12 Ms. C. Nuwagaba Laboratory Assistant SLT Permanent

13 Ms. F. Mulinda Laboratory Attendant Permanent

14 Mr. F. Ssemuju Laboratory Attendant Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. Sheilla B. Kainza Cleaner Permanent

2 Mr. George Kaleera Cleaner Permanent

3 Mr. Patrick Kibibi Cleaner Permanent

4 Ms. Margaret Babikinamu Cleaner Permanent

5 Mr. Paul Kisakye Kitengo Cleaner Permanent

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Sports Science Unit

No. Names Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Dr. S. Kasoma Lecturer PhD Permanent

2 Dr. A. Nankwanga Lecturer PhD Permanent

3 Mr. D. D. Bamweyana Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

4 Mr. B. Wandera Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

5 Ms. B. Nakabazzi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

6 Ms. L. Mugisha Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

7 Ms. W. Nakazibwe Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

8 Mr. S.K. Oola Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

Support Staff

9 Mr. J. Sennyonga Cleaner / Office

Messenger

- Permanent

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Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences

No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Dr. D. Baranga Professor PhD Contract

2 Dr. F.J. Muyodi Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

3 Dr. A. M Akol Associate Professor PhD Permanent

4 Dr. C. Masembe Associate Professor PhD Permanent

5 Dr. S. Mugisha Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

6 Dr. A.K. Miyingo, Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. E. Sande Senior Lecturer / HOD PhD Permanent

8 Dr. G. Bwanika Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. J. Efitre Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr. C. Bakuneeta Lecturer PhD Permanent

11 Dr. P. Akoll Lecturer PhD Permanent

12 Dr. J.J. Kisakye Lecturer PhD Permanent

13 Dr. Ronald P. Ssemyalo Lecturer PhD Probation

14 Dr. R. Odongo Lecturer PhD Permanent

15 Dr. James Peter Egonyu Lecturer PhD Probation

16 Dr. R. Kityo Museum Curator PhD Permanent

17 Ms. J.N. Kigongo Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

18 Mr. K. G. Kubiriza Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

19 Mr. M. Chemurot Assistant Lecturer (Study Leave for PhD) MSc. Permanent

Technical Staff

1 Ms. N. Ndagire Senior Technician/Ag. Chief Technician Permanent

2 Mr. A. Walyelo Technician I Permanent

3 Ms. D. Nampiima Laboratory Assistant Permanent

4 Mr. B. Rugasira Assistant Technician Permanent

5 Ms. V. Namagala Assistant Technician Permanent

6 Mr. D. Nsubuga Laboratory Assistant I Permanent

7 Mr. F. Ebongo Laboratory Assistant I Permanent

8 Mr. J. Muchunguzi Laboratory Assistant Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. L. Gimbo Cleaner Permanent

2 Ms. G.N. Babirye Cleaner Permanent

3 Ms. C. Nansikombi Cleaner Permanent

4 Ms. Mercy Atwijukire Cleaner Permanent

5 Mr. A. Kintu Cleaner Permanent

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Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology

No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. H.Oryem- Origa Professor PhD Contract

2 Prof. S. Nyakaana Professor PhD Permanent

3 Dr. E. Kakudidi Assoc. Professor PhD Contract

4 Dr. P. Mucunguzi Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

5 Dr. J. Kalema Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

6 Dr. A. Tugume Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. P. Ipulet Senior Lecturer (HoD) PhD Permanent

8 Dr. C. Nyakoojo Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr.E. Nakamatte Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr. A.M. Nsubuga Lecturer PhD Permanent

11 Dr. D. Ndagire Lecturer PhD Permanent

12 Dr. Y.A. Shahasi Lecturer PhD Contract

13 Dr. E. Katuura Lecturer PhD Permanent

14 Dr. C. E. Bulafu Lecturer PhD Permanent

15 Dr. Jamilu Ssenku Lecturer PhD Contract

16 Ms. P. Tugume Assistant Lecturer (Studying PhD in-service) MSc. Contract

17 Mr. A.Ochieng Assistant Lecturer (Studying PhD in-service) MSc Probation

18 Mr. C. Osinde Assistant Lecturer (Studying PhD in-service) MSc Probation

19 Ms. A. Nabatanzi Assistant Lecturer (Studying PhD in-service) MSc Permanent

20 Ms. T.M. A. Tindyebwa Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

21 Ms. M. Atim Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

22 Ms. L. Nabyonga Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

23 Mr. S.A. Mustafa Assistant Lecturer (Studying PhD in-service) MSc Probation

24 Mr.G. Anywar Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

25 Mr. S. Ojelel Teaching Assistant (Studying PhD in-service) MSc. Contract

Part-time Staff

26 Mr. Claude Kirimuhuzya Assistant Lecturer

Herbarium Staff1

26 Dr. M. Namaganda Principal Assistant Curator PhD Permanent

27 Dr. P. Ssegawa Herbarium Curator PhD Permanent

Technical Staff

1 Mr. M. Zziwa Senior Technician Permanent

2 Mr. E. Niyonzima Technician I Permanent

3 Ms. O.W. Maganyi Technician I Permanent

4 Mrs S. Byarugaba Technician II Permanent

5 Mr. S. Ochepa Laboratory Attendant Permanent

1 Herbarium is considered a laboratory. Staff in the Herbarium teach and undertake research but are not recognised as

teaching staff. Proposal has been submitted for Directorate of Human Resources to recognise the staff as teaching staff.

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6 Mr. S. Ofwono Laboratory Assistant Permanent

7 Mr. C. Abba Technical Assistant II Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. J. Namigadde Copy Typist Contract

2 Ms. A. Namembwa Cleaner Permanent

3 Mr. R. Mfitumukiza Cleaner Permanent

4 Ms. R. Nabwami Cleaner Permanent

5 Ms. C. Auma Cleaner Permanent

6 Ms. A. Katusiime Cleaner Permanent

7 Mr. R. Kiluge Groundsman Permanent

8 Ms. M.W. Iyundhu Groundswoman Permanent

9 Ms. J. Nabatanzi Cleaner/Messenger Permanent

10 Mr. F. Sekandi Groundsman Permanent

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Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies

NO. NAME TITLE Education STATUS

Academic Staff

1 Dr. E. Barifaijo Assoc. Professor PhD Contract

2 Dr. A. Muwanga Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

3 Dr. J.V. Tiberindwa Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

4 Dr. M. Owor Senior Lecturer / HOD PhD Permanent

5 Dr. B. Nagudi Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

6 Dr. J. M. Kiberu Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. K. Aanyu Lecturer PhD Permanent

8 Dr. A. G. Batte Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. Simon Echegu Lecturer PhD Probation

10 Ms. P.Kulyanyingi Lecturer MSc. Permanent

11 Mr. W. Kawule Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

12 Mr. L. Twinomujuni Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

13 Mr. R. Tugume Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

Technical Staff

1 Ms. S. Kigozi Senior Technician/Ag.

Chief Technician

Permanent

2 Mr. M.Kasaka Technician I Permanent

3 Mr. W. Kasule Technician II Contract

4 Mr. R. Sessanga Laboratory Assistant II Contract

5 Mr. E. Emodock Laboratory Attendant Permanent

6 Ms. G. Ssekamanya Laboratory Attendant Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. J. Tumwebaze Senior Copy Typist Permanent

2 Ms. H. Namisango Cleaner/Messenger Permanent

3 Mr. C. Bagaramba Cleaner Permanent

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Department of Physics

No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. T. T. Otiti Professor PhD Permanent

2 Dr. F. D’Ujanga Assoc. Professor PhD Contract

3 Dr. W. T. Ireeta Assoc. Professor (HOD) PhD Permanent

4 Dr. T.J. Ssenyonga Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

5 Dr. W. Okullo Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

6 Dr. A.N. Kisolo Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. N. Ssebiyonga Lecturer PhD Permanent

8 Dr. D. Okello Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. N. Karidewa Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr. Bosco Oruru Lecturer PhD Permanent

11 Dr. N. Kwarikunda Lecturer PhD Permanent

12 Mr. B.F. Twinamasiko Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

13 Mr. J.P. Eneku Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

14 Mr. S. Tusiime Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

15 Mr. A. Okello Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

16 Dr. D. Muyimbwa Assistant Lecturer PhD Permanent

17 Ms. G. Ayugi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

18 Ms. A. E. Zawedde Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

Technical Staff

1 Mr. M.Musoke Principal Technician (Ag.

Chief Technician)

BSc. Permanent

2 Mr. R. Nteziyaremye Technician I H. Diploma Permanent

3 Mr. F. M. Okiror Technical Assistant City & Guilds III Permanent

4 Mr. M. Kawumba Laboratory Assistant I Master Cert. in

Electronics & CVTI

Permanent

5 Ms. M. Nayibinga Laboratory Assistant II BSc. Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. F. Nakayyima Copy Typist Cert. In

Secretarial

Permanent

2 Mr. R. Kasozi Cleaner/Lab. Assistant Permanent

3 Ms. I. Namalwa Cleaner Permanent

4 Ms. D. Nakiwuge Messenger/Cleaner Permanent

5 Ms. S. Kobusingye Cleaner Permanent

6 Ms. Y. Namusisi Cleaner Permanent

7 Ms. R. Nakabuye Cleaner Permanent

8 Ms. L. Basingwire Bagenyi Cleaner Permanent

9 Mr. A. Lwanga Security Guard Permanent

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Staff Principal’s Office

No. Name Designation

1 Ms. Agnes Kemigisha Asst. College Registrar

2 Ms. Josephine Ataro Asst. College Registrar (Ag. College Registrar)

3 Mr. Steven Byaruhanga College Procurement Officer

4 Ms. Lydia Namugera College Librarian

5 Ms. Zaam Namuli Ssali College Communication Officer

6 Ms. Mariam Kasemiire College Web Administrator

7 Mr. Andrew Bruno Malagala College Bursar

8 Ms. Harriet Hawa College Human Resource Manager

9 Mr. Joseph Senyonga Computer Technician – Short Contract Staff

10 Mr. H. Sekajja Custodian

11 Ms. Geraldine Bwete Secretary/Principal

12 Ms. Grace Wandera Secretary/Dean SBS

13 Ms. Emily Namatovu Secretary/Dep. Principal

14 Ms. Juliet Zzaake Secretary/ Dean SPS

15 Ms. Miriam Ndimala Accounts Clerk

16 Mr. James M. Sserwada Workshop Assistant

17 Mr. P. Kagoro College Driver

18 Mr. Colin Mukasa Basalirwa Messenger

19 Mr. Charles Kiyingi Machine Operator

20 Mr. C. Munyamasoko Cleaner

21 Ms. A.Ssanyu Nalyazi Cleaner

22 Ms. Margaret Namwase Cleaner

23 Ms. Ruth Nakaggwa Sanitary Cleaner

24 Ms. Robinah Namutebi Sanitary Cleaner

25 Ms. Annet Nakintu Sanitary Cleaner

26 Ms. Zaamu Namigadde Library Assistant

27 Ms. B.M. Kemigisha Library Assistant

28 Ms. J. Namande Cleaner