Denis Luwaga

On Friday, 10th November 2023, Mr Ronoh Kipkemoi Amos successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “Effect of Fortifying Sorghum and Wheat with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) Powder on the Nutritional and Sensory qualities of biscuits” at Uganda Martyrs University. Mr. Kipkemoi will be awarded a Doctorate in Agroecology and Food Systems at the next Graduation …

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The African Centre of Excellence in Agroecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE) witnessed the graduation of the first batch of PhD Beneficiaries during the 29th graduation ceremony and 30th anniversary of Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) held on 18th October, 2023 at the Main Campus, Nkozi. The cohort consisted of three (3) graduates including Dr. Kabango Freddie, …

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The Training happened today (16th October, 2023) at Uganda Martyrs University and it was aimed at equipping radio personnel (Managers and Presenters) with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high quality and professional radio broadcasts while adhering to industry standards and regulations. The facilitators included Mr. Aniwalu Katamba from the Nation Media Group (News …

Training on Radio Management and Programs Presentation Read More »

ACALISE received a Staff Exchange Fellow from the African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilized Biodiversity (ACENUB) hosted at Mzuzu University, Malawi. The exchange was aimed at building capacity and share knowledge on aquatic animal nutrition and feed technology. Dr. Kumbukani Mzengereza facilitated a short course and delivered a Guest Lecture under the theme …

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Mr. Kamoga Gerald (Farm Manager & Agribusiness Expert) is a PhD Student at Uganda Martyrs University sponsored by the African Centre of Excellence in Agroecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE). Mr. Kamoga on Friday, 11th August, 2023 successfully defended his PhD (Agroecology) under the Topic “Greenhouse Gas Emissions due to Smallholder Farmer Waste Management Practices in …

PhD Public Defense Read More »

A team from ACALISE was facilitated by the Centre to undertake an exchange benchmarking visit to the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Rodent Pest Management and Bio-Sensor Technology Development (ACE IRPM & BTD) hosted at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro, Tanzania. The exchange lasted for a period of two weeks from 12th …

Staff Exchange Visit to Sokoine University of Agriculture Read More »

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) was well represented at the 15th Technical and Advisory Meeting (TAM) for Leaders of African Centers of Excellence (ACE) which took place at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel Entebbe from 22nd – 26th May, 2023. The meeting was opened by the Director for Higher Education, Ms. Jane Egau Okou (representing the PS). …

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The Parliamentary Committee on National Economy led by Hon. Ikojo John Bosco visited the African Centre of Excellence in Agroecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE) at Uganda Martyrs University; which is financed by the Government of Uganda through a World Bank loan (ACE II Project). Like other loans for Government supported activities, the Parliament of Uganda …

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The Contractors together with the ACALISE Team handed over the Postgraduate Students Hostel to the Uganda Martyrs University Management Team headed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Kyamanywa.