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Clement Nyakoojo

Clement Nyakoojo

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Dr. Clement Nyakoojo has vast experience in teaching Biological Sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels,  student supervision and report examination, curriculum development and other responsibilities. He has lectured at Makerere University, Islamic University in Uganda and Mountains of the Moon University.

Makerere University 1986 1989 B. Sc. (Hons) (Upper Second 2nd) Botany and Zoology
Makerere University 1990 1991 P. G. D. E. (2nd Class) Biology and Chemistry
Makerere University 1995 1998 M. Sc. (Env. Sc.) Environment and Natural Resources.
Egerton University Sept. 2004 Oct. 2004 Postgraduate Certificate in Limnology
Makerere University 2006 2009 PhD (Botany)
  1. Nyakoojo, C. and Byarujali, S. M. (2009). The distribution of temperature, oxygen and nutrients in Lake Bukoni, Uganda. Afr. J. Ecol., 47, 658-663.
  2. Nyakoojo, C. and Byarujali, S. M. (2010). An ecological study of two shallow, equatorial lakes: Lake Mburo & Lake Kachera, Uganda. Afr. J.Ecol., 48, 860-864.
  1. Nyakoojo, C. and Byarujali, S. M. (2010). Temporal distribution of phytoplankton in Lake Nyamusingiri, in the Albertine Rift Valley, Uganda. Afr. J. Ecol., 48, 865-870.
  2. Nyakoojo, C. (2010). The composition and abundance of phytoplankton in Lake Bukoni, western Uganda. Afr. J. Ecol., 48, 1039-1044.
  3. Aliyu, A. S., Nyakoojo, C., Abdullahi A. A. and Hussaini, G. M. (2017). Effect of water quality on the diversity and distribution of benthic insects in Kiwunya Stream, International Journal of Innovative Biosciences Research, 5(1), 22-1044.
  4. Tugume, P. and Nyakoojo, C. Ethno-pharmacological survey of herbal remedies used in the treatment of paediatric diseases in Buhunga Parish, Rukungiri District, Uganda. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2019) 19:353. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2763-6.
  5. Rubongoya, R., Nyakoojo, C. and Aliyu, A. S. Performance of Lagoons in Sewage Treatment in Fort Portal Municipality, Western Uganda. QUEST RESEARCH JOURNAL, VOL. 17, NO. 2, PP. 1–6, JUL–DEC, 2019.
  6. Nambejja, C., Tugume, P., Nyakoojo, C. and Kamatenesi-Mugisha, M. Medicinal plant species used in the treatment of skin diseases in Katabi Sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 18:20 (2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.32859/era.18.20.1-17.
  7. Tugume, P., Nyakoojo, C. Traditional use of wild edible plants in the communities adjacent to Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 20:15 (2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.32859/era.20.15.1-14.
  8. Tugume, P., Kakudidi, E. and Nyakoojo, C. Analysis of the value, visitor expenditure patterns and employment benefits from forest recreation in Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda.  FORESTRY IDEAS, 2022, vol. 28, No 1 (63): 215–230.
  1. Nabyonga, L., Basamba, T. A., Nyakoojo, C. and Ssenku, J. Impediments to agricultural production in Uganda and measures to enhance soil fertility utilizing organic soil amendments: A review. Cogent Food & Agriculture. Volume 8, 2022 Issue 1 . Doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2022.2113051.
  2. Nabyonga, L., Basamba, T. A., Nyakoojo, C., Abubakar Sadik Mustafa1, Ntambi Saidi1, Gerald M. Mutumba1 and Ssenku, J. 2023. Ecological distribution and genetic diversity of Azolla in Uganda. BMC Plant Biology (2023) 23:131.
  1. Nyakoojo, C., Kabiswa, W., Najjuma, E., Matovu, P. and Ocaya, H. 2024. Potential of Heavy Metals and Microplastics Contamination in River Mpanga, Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Uganda. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 23: 547-1557. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2024.v23i03.024.
  2. Akuyenze, P., Muranga, F. I., Ssenku, J. E., Nandutu A. M., Nyakoojo, C. & Kirabira, J. B. 2025. Evaluation of potential industrial application of selected East African Highland cooking banana cultivars starches grown in Uganda. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 11:1, 2502392, DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2502392    
  • MSc (Env. Sc): Ms. Nakayiza Sophie, (Department of Environmental Sciences, Islamic University in Uganda). Dissertation title: “Nitrification Rates in Facultative and Maturation Wastewater Stabilization Ponds in Mbale Municipality”. Completed 2011.
  • MSc (Env. Sc): Mr. Ongodia George, (Department of Environmental Sciences, Islamic University in Uganda). Dissertation title: “Assessment of Pollution along Nakibiso Stream, Mbale Municipality”. Completed 2013.
  • MSc (ENR): Mr. Richard Rubongoya, (Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Science, Makerere University). Dissertation title: “Performance of Lagoons in Sewage Treatment in Fort Portal Municipality, Western Uganda”. Completed 2020.
  • MSc (Botany): Ms. Kintu Doreen, (Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Makerere University). Dissertation title: “The role of Azolla in improving the yield and photosynthetic efficiency of Zea mays”. Completed 2022.
  • PhD: Ms. Nabyonga Lydia, (Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Makerere University). Research title: “development of an Azolla-vermiculite composite fertilizer for enhancing nutrient use efficiency and soil productivity in Uganda”. Completed 2025.
  • MSc (NRM): Mr. Ahiira Julian, (Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Mountains of the Moon University). Research title: Woody Plant Conservation and Utilization by Smallholder Farmers in Kamwenge District”. Completed 2025