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KULE Birengesyo Eriya is a Lecturer at Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (FAES), Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Engagement, and he is a PhD Research Fellow in the Department of Extension and Innovation Studies (DEIS) at Makerere University. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Extension and Education and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Land Use and Management from Makerere University, with over 15 years of experience in Agricultural Extension, Research, and Teaching. Before joining MMU, Eriya served as a Senior Agriculture Officer at Ntroroko District Local Government, a Graduate Research Fellow at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and a Community Livelihood Facilitator with World Vision and Save the Children. He holds numerous postgraduate certificates in Agriculture Extension Management, Sustainable Land Management, Project Planning and Management, Vegetable Production, Soil Testing, Family Health and Nutrition, Plant Clinic Operation, and a UNADA Certificate in the Safe Use of Agro-chemicals. He is a professional member of the Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Service Providers and a World Bank-certified Agriculture Production Consultant with  Promote Uganda,  Mwess & Partners, ECANAT, and SEARD Consultancy Firms.

  1. PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovations, Makerere University (2028) Expected 
  2. Master of Science  in Agricultural Extension and Education, Makerere University, Uganda(2018)
  3. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Land Use and Management, Makerere University, Uganda (2009)
  1. Kule Birengesyo, E., Karuhanga, M., Nasirumbi, L., Karubanga, G., Mulugo, L., B. Obaa., D., Agole, L., Bwambale & Obua, T. (2026). Entrepreneurial Capacity of Local Seed Business Farmers Supplying Common Bean Seed in Western Uganda. Cureus Journals, 3(1). DOI https://doi.org/10.7759/s44404-025-00061-1
  2. .Kule, E. B., Karuhanga, M., Nasirumbi, L. S., Karubanga, G., Mulugo, L., Obaa, B., … & Obua, T. (2025). Characterization of local seed business farmers marketing common bean seed in Western Uganda—Makerere Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, 14(2). DOI:70060/mak-jaes-2025-178.
  3. Kule Birengesyo E., James Okiror, J., Nabanoga, G.N., Agole, D., Alipa, J., Nasirumbi, L.S. (2026). Gender Roles in the Marketing of Climbing Beans: Lessons from Kabale District, South Western Uganda. In: Bwambale, B. (eds) Sustainability and Inclusive Development Reviews. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-16970-9_3
  4. Kule, E. B., Okiror, J. J., Shimali F., Nabanoga, G. N., Agole, D., Twanza, B.,  and Ebanyat, P. Gender participation in marketing of climbing beans: A case study of Kabale District, Southwestern Ugandahttps://mujaes.mak.ac.ug/old/web/issues/vol-13-issue-1-2024
  5. Mugisha, B., Agole, D., Ewing, J. C., Wacal, C., & Kule, E. B. (2025). Determinants of Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices among Farmers in Sheema District, Western Uganda. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 32(2), 204-222. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4148/2831-5960.1164
  6. Wacal C., Sekajugo J., Agole D., Candia G., Nyamweha B., Muhangi C.,  Kaingo J., Gumisiriya C., Okello J., Obala J., Kule Birengesyo E., Kansiime C., Buwa R., Ssekyanzi A., Tereka E., Kanahe Kagorora J., Jack Turihohabwe J., & Alinaitwe Mukonyezi(2026) Linking soil fertility management practices to perceptions of soil fertility status among smallholder farmers in Kabarole District and Fort Portal City, Western Uganda. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2026.2701501
  7. Agole, D., Baggett, C. D., Brennan, M. A., McKim, A. J., Crump, A., & Kule, E. B. (2024). Characterization of Disabilities Among Young Farmers in Uganda. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 31(2), 173-186. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4148/2831-5960.1161
  8. Okiror J. J., Twanza, B., Orum, B., Ebanyat, P., Kule, E. B, Tegbaru, A., and C. Ayesiga. 2021. “For Whom Will the Crop Be Promoted? A Search for Gender Equity along the Grain-Legume Value Chains in Uganda.” Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 13 (4): 252–64. https://academicjournals.org/journal/JAERD/article-full-text-pdf/9496B8368235.
  1. 2015-2016 Graduate Research Fellowship Grant by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA. 2015-2016 under the Making NitrogenFixationWorkforSmallHolderFarmersN2AfricaProject;https://www.n2africa.org/sites/default/files/MSc%20thesis%20Kule%20Birnegesyo%20Eriya.pdf
  2. 2023-2024Mak. RIF. (Makerere Research Innovation Fund) Local Seed Business as an innovation platform for improved livelihood of legume producers in the Rwenzori Region.
  3. 2019-2022 Local Economic Growth Support Project through Vanilla, Cocoa, and infrastructural development in Ntoroko District
  4. 2018-2019 FAO-SORUDA Vegetable seeds and farm tools support grant for flood victims in Ntoroko District.
  5. 2016-17. Quality Declared Seed for family income, food, and nutritional security through the Kizota Local seed business in Ntoroko District.
  6. 2015-2016 Making Beekeeping and Agroforestry work for small holder farmers in the Rwenzori region

 

  1. Kahunde Rosette Reg. No. 2022/U/MMU/BSC.AGRIC/023. Assessing the impact of Banana Bacterial Wilt (BBW) (Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum) on food security and household livelihoods in Kiyombya Sub-County, Bunyangabu District
  2. Balitusuka James Reg.No. 2022/U/MMU/BSC.AGRIC/028. Effects of cocoa production on food security in Nyahuka Town Council, Bundibugyo District
  3. Kyalimpa Abudula Reg.NO2021/U/MMU/BAGRIB/009. Farmer perceptions on millet production and its effect on food and nutrition security in Hapuuyo Sub-County, Kyegegwa District
  4. Komuhimbo Prishillar  REG.NO: 2020/MMU/BSC.AGRIC/006. Factors influencing farmer participation in tea production and marketing in Kyenjojo District, Western Uganda
  5. Kugunza Wycliffe  2021/U/MMU/AGRIB/005.The drivers of sustainable poultry farming in Kagadi Town Council, Kagadi District
  6. . Kagaba  Julius 2019/U/MMU/B.SC. AGRIC/016. Influence of market on adoption of banana yield-enhancing technologies in Kasenda sub-county, Kabarole District
  7. Otingcwinyu  Jepter  2019/U/MMU/B.SC. AGRIC/014. People’s perception of goat milk consumption in Fort Portal City
  8. Katusiime Evelyn  2018/U/MMU/BSC.AGRIC/019. Assessing factors influencing farmers’ adoption of NARO Bean varieties in Rwegaju sub-county, Kabarole District.

Before joining Mountains of the Moon University, Kule Birengesyo Eriya rose through ranks in Local Government as Agriculture Advisory Service Provider, Subcounty NAADS Coordinator, Subcounty Agriculture officer, and Senior  Agriculture Officer-Ntoroko District due to outstanding performance in establishing crop farming in traditional Butuku Pastoral zone, promotion of apiculture,  aquculture and sustanable capture fisheries, promotion of local seed business farmer groups in partnership with  Integrated Seed Sector Development(ISSD)  and contribution to the Development of  Ntoroko District Disaster Contingency Plan and a good track record of participating in writing projects which attracted funding to Ntoroko District from; Local Economic Growth Support project  (LEGS)  funded by Islamic Development Bank,  Food and Agriculture Organisation of United  Nations(FAO) and Red Cross.  As an independent academic Researcher, Eriya won two Research grants from IITA in 2015, leading to the award of a Master of Science Degree from Makerere University, and most recently, an award from the Makerere Research and Innovation Fund (Mak. RIF) PhD fellowship Grant funded by the Government of Uganda as a one-year partial contribution to his PhD research work at Makerere University. He is a professional member of the Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Service Providers.