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Moses Muhumuza

Moses Muhumuza

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Prof. Dr. Moses Muhumuza was trained as a graduate teacher by profession specializing in Biology and Chemistry teaching subjects. He eventually advanced his career to focus on Biological Sciences. He has a Masters of Science Degree in Biology specializing in Natural Resource Management, and a PhD in Animal, Plant, and Environmental Sciences focusing on social aspects of rural communities neighboring protected areas in an African context. He also has certificates in project planning and management, project monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and various short course trainings.

His expertise stretches across a wider spectrum in both the natural and social sciences. By virtue of teaching at secondary school and university levels, he has engaged in a variety of teaching and research methodologies and accumulated experience in developing self-study materials, writing competitive research proposals and informative research reports such as Integrated Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and Environment (IMATE). He currently lectures introductory and advanced courses in Biological Sciences, Social science for Conservation, Science education, Climate Change, Community Based Tourism and Research Methods at Mountains of the Moon University. He has supervised to completion over 30 students’ research projects in sciences and liberal arts both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Moses has developed, won and conducted various research projects as an academic on university assignments, personal interest, and as a freelance consultant. As a freelance consultant, he has undertaken research and produced technical reports in natural science, social science and anthropology. Over thirty publications emerging from research projects have been published in form of books, book chapters, monographs, scholarly journal articles, conference proceedings and technical reports.

Moses is a member of various professional bodies and organizations. He co-founded the Rwenzori Regional Tourism Cluster, and he is a promoter of Community Based Tourism through Ecohome Stays (https://www.universalecohomes.com/). He is a peer reviewer of at least 10 international academic journals. He is also co-founder of the Centre for Action and Applied Research for Development (CAARD) (U) Limited (www.caardpublishers.com) which is a publishing company and Universal Institute of Research and Innovations (www.uniri.ac.ug) which supports individuals and organizations in areas of research, monitoring and evaluation and development of online and physical institutional systems. He is also the founder of Miracles and Science Initiative that provides life skills, personal development and career guidance to the public.

His current research interests and practices are pursued through UTOPIAN Mission which is a community congregation of individuals that believe in Environmental Conservation through Environmental Science and Innovation, Environmental Entrepreneurship and economics and Environmental Spirituality and wellness.

  1. Bachelors Degree (2001 – 2004) – Bachelor of Science with Education (Biology & Chemistry)
  2. Masters Degree (2004-2006) – Master of Science (Biology)- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
  3. PhD Degree (2008 – 2014) – Doctor of Philosophy (Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences)- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Peer reviewed articles
Authors Year of publication Title of the publication Details of publications
1.    Allison, E., Ceruti, C., Muhumuza, M., Salas, C., Sherpa, P and Lizaga, I. 2026 Changing rituals in a changing climate in the Rwenzori mountains Nature Climate Change Nature Climate Change 16, 118–122. (IF 27.1). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02551-3  
2.    Fredrick Ssali, Robert Baluku, Gilbert Drileyo, Moses Muhumuza 2024 Associations between Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) and common native species in an African savanna Ecological Solutions and Evidence. https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/2688-8319.12375
3.    Nils Ferrand, Clovis Kabaseke, Moses Muhumuza, Thaddeo Tibasiima, Emeline Hassenforder 2024 CoOPLAN multi-scale participatory planning process: Applications in Uganda and elsewhere Transformative Participation for Socio-Ecological Sustainability https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=7sloNjwAAAAJ&citation_for_view=7sloNjwAAAAJ:L8Ckcad2t8MC
4.    Bosco Bwambale, Moses Muhumuza, Thaddeo Tibasiima Kahigwa, Stanley Mbalibulha Bakahinga Baluku, Humphrey Kasozi, Martine Nyeko, Matthieu Kervyn 2021 Foundations of indigenous knowledge on disasters from natural hazards: lessons from the outlook on floods among the Bayira of the Rwenzori region Disasters, IF2.641) 1.    DOI: 10.1111/disa.12529  
5.    M Kaahwa, C Zhu, M Muhumuza, C Karemera 2021 Differences between audio media and conventional methods regarding students’ academic performance and the influence of audio media satisfaction on their academic scores at a Ugandan university International Journal of Innovation and Learning. 29(4):491. 10.1504/IJIL.2021.115500
6.    Bosco Bwambale, Moses Muhumuza & Martine Nyeko and 2020 Questioning Knowledge Foundation: What is the Best Way to Integrate Knowledge to Achieve Substantial Disaster Risk Reduction?   International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 51, 101850 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101850
7.    Hassenforder E., Barreteau O., Daniell K. A, Ferrand N., Kabaseke C., Muhumuza M. & Tibasiima T. 2020 The Effects of Public Participation on Multi-Level Water Governance, Lessons from Uganda Environmental Management (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-020-01348-8
8.    Mark Kaahwa, Chang Zhu, Moses Muhumuza, Charles Karemera 2019 Audio Media and Traditional Modular Instructional Strategies: Differences in Students’ Academic performance and the influence of Audio Media Satisfaction on Students’ Academic Performance at a Ugandan University International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning https://researchportal.vub.be/en/publications/audio-media-and-traditional-modular-instructional-strategies-diff
9.    Mark Kaahwa, Chang Zhu, Moses Muhumuza, Rodgers Mutyebere, Charles Karemera 2019 The Effectiveness of Audio Media in Enhancing Farmers’ Knowledge: The Case of Smallholder Banana Farmers in Western Uganda International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering, Science & IT. https://online-journals.org/index.php/i-jes/article/view/10847
10. Mark Kaahwa, Chang Zhu, Moses Muhumuza 2019 Satisfaction of Distance Education University Students with the use of Audio Media as a Medium of instruction. The case of Mountains of the Moon University Uganda International Journal of Education and Pedagogical Sciences, Vol. 13 No.5.
11. Mark Kaahwa, Chang Zhu, Moses Muhumuza 2018 Investigating ICT skills and the use of audio media in distance education among teachers and students: the case of Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda Afrika focus — Volume 31, Nr. 1 https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v31i1.9035
12. Bosco Bwambale, Moses Muhumuza, and Martine Nyeko 2018 Traditional ecological knowledge and flood risk management: A preliminary case study of the Rwenzori. Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies. http://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-ecfe0b528
13. Julia Reinhardt , Stefan Liersch Mohamed ArbiAbdeladhim , Mori Diallo , Chris Dickens , Samuel Fournet, Fred Hattermann, Clovis Kabaseke , Moses Muhumuza, MarloesMul , Tobias Pilz , Ilona Otto and ArianeWalz 2018 Systematic evaluation of scenario assessments supporting sustainable integrated natural resources management: Evidence from four case studies in Africa Ecology and Society.
14. Moses Muhumuza 2015 Anthropological factors underlying non-extractive-illegal use of resources from a national park in a rural African context   Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
15. Dirk, Verebos, Jan Staes, Tom Vandenbrouck, Tom D’Haeyer, Robyn Johnston, Moses Muhumuza, Clovis Kabaseke, and Patrick Meire 2014 Mapping ecosystem service flows with land cover scoring maps for data scarce regions Ecosystem Services Online: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221204161400134X      
16. Moses Muhumuza, and Kevin Balkwill. 2013 Factors affecting the success of conserving biodiversity in national parks: A review of case studies from Africa Internal Journal of Biodiversity online http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/798101/
17. Moses Muhumuza, Martie Sanders and Kevin Balkwill 2013 A theoretical framework for investigating problems associated with the conservation of biodiversity in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Uganda Open Journal of Ecology, Volume 3, No.2, 196 – 204. Online: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=31360#.VQQP2EBkSsI
18. Moses Muhumuza 2012 Non extractive use of resources in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park and its implication for biodiversity conservation Rwenzori Journal, Volume 2, 39 – 68.
19. Moses Muhumuza 2012 Bio-cultural diversity conservation through Sacred Natural Sites in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Langscape, Volume 2, Issue 11, 40 – 43 online:www.terralingua.org/wp content/…/download.php?id…11
20. Moses Muhumuza. 2011 Implementation of formal environmental education in primary schools near the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda. Rwenzori Journal, Volume 1, 19 – 58
21. Moses Muhumuza, Patrick Muzinduki, and Godfrey Hyeroba 2011 Small holder farmers’ knowledge and adaptation to climate change in the Rwenzori region Rwenzori Journal, Volume 1, 101 – 117.
22. Moses Muhumuza (Lead Author) and C Michael Hogan (Topic Editor) 2010 Biogeochemical cycles Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). Online: http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/150616/
23. Moses Muhumuza and Dominic Byarugaba 2009 Impact of land use on the ecology of uncultivated plant species in the Rwenzori mountain range, mid western Uganda African Journal of Ecology, Volume 47, Number 4, 614 – 621(8). Online: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01033.x/abstract

Books and book chapters
Authors Year of publication Title of the publication Details of publications
1.      Moses Muhumuza 2026 Green Stewardship: Fundraising in Church Ministries & Missions
2.      Moses Muhumuza 2026 Green money: 60 environmentally friendly business ideas for wealth and health creation.
3.      Moses Muhumuza 2026 Quantum Business Transformation: Managing invisible forces that influence business success and failure
4.      Moses Muhumuza 2026 Quantum intellectual transformation: Alternative ways of knowing  
5.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 Wellness from Wildness Album
6.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 Quantum Spiritual Transformation: A practical guide to praying for yourself.
7.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 The spring board for non-governmental organizations: Psychological techniques to build better networks & raise more money
8.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 The Business Alliance: Proven Psychological techniques that turn online browsers into buyers
9.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 The Research Junction: A No- nonsense guide to moving forward when research gets tough
10.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Quantum Transformation: A guide to continuous personal and professional development
11.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 How to escape the After Graduation Trap: Ten keys to continuous personal and professional development after graduation.
12.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 How to fundraise: A 10 actions strategy
13.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 How to build a social enterprise: A handbook for Civil Society Organizations in Pursuit of financial sustainability
14.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 Daily life lessons: A Gift Book for January.
15.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 Eco-prenureship and Eco-investment: A business case for environmental conservation.
16.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 How to effectively mentor and supervise research students
17.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 How to commercialize research services and products: A practical guide for researchers and research institutions
18.   Moses Muhumuza 2023 Conservation and religious minorities: The role of the Batwa in the conservation of Semuliki National Park Bristol University Book Chapter https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.56687/9781529229066-034/html?lang=en
19.  Moses Muhumuza 2022 Desk based research tools and techniques
20.  Moses Muhumuza 2022 How to write academically
21.  Moses Muhumuza 2022 Lobbying & Advocacy: A practical handbook
22.  Moses Muhumuza 2022 How to research: A Smart guide based on question and answer ISBN:
23.  Moses Muhumuza 2022 How to get a PhD: The five questions you must answer before you graduate
24.  Moses Muhumuza 2022 Career guidance and Advice: A real life handbook for students
25.  Moses Muhumuza, Tom Vanwing and Mark Kaahwa 2022 The integration of traditional religious beliefs in the conservation of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda: Processes, and lessons learned.   Institute of Institute of Development Studies. Book Chapter in What about us? The quest for religious equality among the marginalized.” https://creid.ac/blog/2022/09/15/what-about-us-global-perspectives-on-redressing-religious-inequalities/
26.  Mark Infield,  Arthur Mugisha, Moses Muhumuza, 2021 Integrating the spiritual values, sacred sites and cultural framework of the Bakonzo, the Mountain People, into the management of Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda IUCN Book Chapter in Cultural and spiritual significance of nature. 2 https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/PAG-032-En.pdf
27.  Moses Muhumuza 2015 Community engagement: A handbook for conducting community out reach activities
28.  Moses Muhumuza 2015 African Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Prospects of its inclusion in the conservation of biodiversity in national parks ISBN- 978-9970-506-00-2 CAARD Editors and publishers.
29.  Moses Muhumuza 2014 Environmental Education and Natural disaster preparedness: The situation in the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda Chapter accepted for publication in a book entitles “Disaster and climate resilience in Uganda: Process, Knowledge, and Practices. Edited by Dr. Bob Nakileza for UNDP.
30.  Moses Muhumuza 2010 Land use and conservation practices in a Mountainous terrain: A case study of a rugged local area in Uganda ISBN-13: 978-3-639-23135-9 VDM publishers, Germany. Online: http://www.amazon.com/Land-conservation-practices-Mountainous-terrain/dp/3639233301  
31.  Moses Muhumuza 2010 The people of Mountains of the Moon: Seeking recognition of their culture in the conservation of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park ISBN-10: 3639211278, ISBN-13: 978-36-39211276 VDM publishers, Germany. Online:http://www.amazon.com/The-people-Mountains-Moon-conservation/dp/3639211278  

Dissertations and Theses
Authors Year of publication Title of the publication Details of publications
1.            Moses Muhumuza. 2004 Ecology of the Banded Mongoose around river Rwizi. Bsc. A Bsc. Research report submitted to Department of Biology Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology,
2.            Moses Muhumuza. 2006 Land use in a mountainous terrain of Bugoye sub-county, Rwenzori region, south western Uganda. A Msc. Dissertation submitted to the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
3.            Moses Muhumuza 2014 Factors influencing the nature and motivation of illegal practices in a protected area in a rural African context. A PhD Thesis submitted to the School of Animal, Plant, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand. Online:http://wiredspace.wits.ac.za/handle/10539/15142  

Technical reports
Authors Year of publication Title of the publication Details of publications
1.    Moses Muhumuza 2026 Social Accountability Tools and their effectiveness in combating corruption in the Rwenzori Region Rwenzori Ant-corruption Coalition
2.    Moses Muhumuza 2025 Causes and effects of examination malpractices in primary schools in the Rwenzori Region Rwenzori Ant-corruption Coalition
3.    Moses Muhumuza 2025 Perceptions of enclave communities towards the socio-eonomic benefits they derive from the conservation of Queen Elizabeth national park Uganda Wildlife Authority
4.    Moses Muhumuza 2024 Assessment oif the effectiveness of Wildlife conservation education to mitigate wildlife illegal activities by local communities around QENP and RMNP Uganda Wildlife Authority
5.    Johnstone Baguma and Moses Muhumuza 2023 Urban data governance in newly created cities Open Data Analytics (ODA)
6.    Moses Muhumuza 2022 Social norms affecting Child sexual abuse in Kabarole, Kyenjojo and Bunyangabu Districts International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) Working paper.
7.    Moses Muhumuza 2020 Seasonal Calendars for Maize and Beans  in Kamwenge  Joint Effort to Save the Environment.
8.    Moses Muhumuza 2020 Early warning systems in an Agro-ecological context Joint Effort to Save the Environment.
9.    Moses Muhumuza and John Silco Murugahara 2020 Instructional manual for utilization of an early warning system (Kanga Baijje). Kabarole Research and Resource Centre.  
10. Moses Muhumuza 2019 The influence of indigenous knowledge on agro-ecological practices in a rural African context: the case of smallholder farmers in Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo and Kamwenge districts western Uganda Joint Effort to Save the Environment Techical Paper.
11. Moses Muhumuza 2019 Early warning systems for enhancing sustainable agriculture in the African rural context: A case of communities in Kyenjojo and Kyegegwa in western uganda Joint Effort to Save the Environment Technical Report.    
12. Moses Muhumuza 2019 Civic competences of private sector associations and groups members to participate in local governance processes and demand for accountability in west Nile region CEGED  
13. Moses Muhumuza 2019 Service delivery and corruption in the Rwenzori region Rwenzori Anti-corruption Coalition. Working paper.
14. Moses Muhumuza, Mutabingwa Joseph and Peter Ainebyona  2019 Participation of the youth in violence, conflict and peace building processes in the Rwenzori Region Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice Working paper.
15. Moses Muhumuza, Bernard Muhangi and Taddeo Kyaligonza 2019 Contextual analysis and synthesis of the Toro-Rwenzori and Bunyoro region, Western Uganda for a stakeholder driven and regionally embedded development programme Uganda Biodiversity Fund and USAID
16. Moses Muhumuza  2019 Integrating Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and Environmental conservation (IMATE) in Kilembe mines: opportunities and the way forward Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Working paper.
17. Moses Muhumuza 2019 A socio-economic state of communities in and around degraded forest reserves in Uganda march 2019: A case study of Mbale, Lwamunda, Kagadi central forest reserves and Kirimirire local forest reserve Toro Botanical Gardens Working Paper.
18.  Emeline Hassenforder, Nils Ferrand, Jamie Pittock, Olivier Barreteau, Katherine Anne Daniell, Zelalem Lema, Moses Muhumuza, Thaddeo Tibasiima and Clovis Kabaseke 2018 Operationalizing multi-scale INRM in Africa: comparison of regional participatory planning processes in Ethiopia and Uganda G-Eau Working Paper/Rapport de Recherche No. 3. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=7sloNjwAAAAJ&citation_for_view=7sloNjwAAAAJ:YOwf2qJgpHMC
19.   Moses Muhmuza(Lead Researcher), Clovis Kabaseke, BoscoBwambale and Mutyebere Rodgers 2016 Socio-ecological climate change vulnerability assessment of the Rwenzori region Kabarole Research and Resource Centre: CAARD publishers.
20.   Moses Muhumuza, Charles Karemera and BoscoBwambale 2015 Assessment of the Effectiveness of SMS-Radio-Online Data Collection Initiative through Tracfm Application Toro Development Network: CAARD editors and publishers.
21.  Moses Muhumuza and Musobozi Paul 2015 An assessment of skills and knowledge required in entrepreneurship, management, leadership and sexual and reproductive health: Towards an integrative empowerment strategy for youth and women in the Rwenzori region Rwenzori Women’s Forum: CAARD editors and publishers.
22.   Moses Muhumuza, Bosco Bwambale, Rogers Mutyebere 2015 Rapid socio-ecological climate change vulnerability assessment of four target communities (Nyantungo, Kasule, Kahunge, and Hakibale) in selected districts of the Rwenzori region Joint Effort to Save the Environment: CAARD editors and publishers.
23.  Moses Muhumuza (Lead researcher and author), Atukwatse Primus Bahiigi, Muzinduki Patrick, Sharif Mohammad and Francis Tuhaise. 2014 Unmasking the “Truth”: Analysis of the nature of conflicts among social and cultural groups in the Rwenzori region towards a strategy for peace building Kabarole Research and Resource Centre and Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice, Fort-portal, Uganda.
24.  Fonda Lewis,Robyn Johnston, &MasoomHamdard, Hendrike Clouting, David Cox, MengistuDesalgen, Mori Diallo, Moses Muhumuza, MongiSghaier, & Aida Zaré (Contributors) 2014 Tools and Approaches for Integrated Natural Resource Management       Afromaison project deliverable 2.1 http://inr.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/economic-tools-and-incetives_afromaison_tools-for-inrm.pdf  
25.  Atukwatse Primus Bahiigi, Florence Ahaisibwe, Moses Muhumuza, Fred Kaahwa, Francis Tuhaise and TumwineYasin. 2012 A contextual analysis of the recent intra and inter tribal conflicts in the Rwenzori region. Fort-Portal, Uganda. Operation team on Oil and Gas of the Rwenzori Think Tank, Fort-Portal Uganda.
26.  Moses Muhumuza. 2012 Implementation and usage of a toolbox on weather and climate, river monitoring, soil and water conservation, and waste management in twenty schools near river Mpanga A Monitoring and evaluation Report. DWRM and PROTOS Fort-Portal Uganda.
27.  Moses Muhumuza (Lead author and researcher) 2012 Current status, ownership and management of sacred sites in Rwenzori Mountains National Park Fauna & Flora International and Uganda Wildlife Authority Kampala, Uganda. http://www.fauna-flora.org/wp-content/uploads/Rwenzori-Sacred-Sites-Technical-Report-and-Management-Proposals.pdf
28.  Moses Muhumuza. 2012 A report on the sensitization of the community in and around river Mpanga and its catchment using the OrugendoRwakavera film PROTOS and Directorate of Water Resource Management.
29.  Moses Muhumuza (Team Leader)   2011 Small holder farmers’ knowledge  and adaptation to climate change in Rwenzori region. Technical report Kabarole Research and Resource Centre and Mountains of the Moon University. The Rwenzori Think Tank.
30.  Moses Muhumuza (Consultant). 2009 Status, ownership and management plan for sacred sites in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Survey report and management plan for culture, values and conservation project Flora and Fauna International in partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority.
31.  Moses Muhumuza (Intern). 2002 Measures used by Kasese Cobalt Company in monitoring the environment. Technical report for policy framework on mitigation of environmental pollution at Kasese Cobalt Company.

Conference and workshop proceedings
Authors Year of publication Title of the publication Details of publications
1.      Moses Muhumuza 2026 ESG Training Navigating Green risks in insurance and climate change finance Presented at the Insurance partners monthly training organized by the insurance training college (ITC) 9th April 2026, 10am-1pm  
2.      Moses Muhumuza 2026 The role of water and the environment in archiving Uganda’s 10 fold growth strategy A key note address presented at the Albertine region water and environment week stockholders dialogue 16th march 2026
3.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 The role of data and digital curation in harnessing tourism opportunities in Tooro region: Perspectives, use cases and experiences Presented at Tooro People’s conference 22ndDecember 2025
4.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 How to scientifically interpret and explain African cultural practices A keynote address presented at the FAIDA 2 conference at Virina Gardens Hotel Kasese 10th November 2025
5.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 The human face of the law  A speech made as Guest of Honor at the occasion of the presentation of the certificate in Administrative law by Makerere University Fort-Portal Tourism City Administrative Law Centre. 22nd November 2025, Nyaika Hotel
6.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 How to manage your research supervision relationship Worhsop facikaited online for Mountains of the Moon University in 2025, 2024 and 2023
7.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 Harnessing opportunities for STI in the competency based curriculum Presented at the Mountains of the Moon University Faculty of Science Technology and Innovations 14th October 2025
8.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 Culture, heritage and personal development: Value-addition to Tooro’s cultural knowledge and practices through Quantum, Science and Technology Presented at the Orusorrokano Kacwamiti Organised by KoogereFoundation Uganda 29th December 2025, KitumbaFort-Portal
9.      Moses Muhumuza 2025 Decagon motivation to harness indigenous seeds and foods A key note address Presented at the Rwenzori Indigenous Seed and food fair 3rd October 2025 Night Rose Hotel Fort-Portal
10.  Moses Muhumuza 2025 Innovations that universities in Uganda require to implement a competency Based curriculum: A forensic analysis using the TRICC framework Presented at the Uganda Society Conference 1st October 2025  
11.  Moses Muhumuza 2025 Quantum Transformation for Personal and professional development Presented at the Rotary fellowship Club of Kabarole Wednesdsy 23rd July 2025
12.  Moses Muhumuza 2025 An inclusive development approach for sustainable and resilient cities What every transformative leader should know and do Presented at the Kasunga XI Leaders Retreat at Mountains of the Moon Hotel  22nd November 2024
13.  Moses Muhumuza 2025 Harnessing the tourism opportunities in Fort Portal Tourism City through ECO-HOMES for every home and for everybody Presented at the Fort-Portal Tourism City Bootcamp 28th August 2024
14.  Moses Muhumuza 2025 Quantum approach to Research transcending the scientific method of inquiry Presented at the Network for Education and Multidisciplinary Research Africa (NEMRA) 31st January 2025
15.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Managing the research process Presented to Mountains of the Moon University Graduate Students 18th May 2024
16.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Clean energy innovations and technologies to mitigate climate change Presented in the context of Climate Journalism and Communication organized by JESE 18th April 2024  
17.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Climate change justice, adaptation & mitigation Presented in the context of Climate Journalism and Communication organized by JESE 7th March 2024
18.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Climate change funding and financing Presented in the context of Climate Journalism and Communication organized by JESE 11th April 2024
19.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Green education and green development Presented at the Green College Multi-Stakeholder platform Kasese 3rd April 2024
20.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: The role of universities A Keynote Address Presented at a Public Lecture at Bishop Stuart University, New Library 24th October 2024
21.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 The role of leadership in ESG and sustainability strategy for progressive companies in the insurance context 26th October 2023 at Las vegas Hotel Mbarara
22.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 Realistic solutions to Tooro People’s problems Key note address presented at the Tooro People’s conference 22nd December 2023
23.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 Creating and sustaining formidable academic relationships Presented at the  Network of Education and multidisciplinary research Africa (NEMRA) 5th Anniversary 1st December 2023, 3PM – 5pm, Piato restaurant Kampala
24.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 Continuous personal and professional development as a researcher: From a novice researcher to impactful innovator in social and natural science Presented at the NEMRA Members on 28th October 2023 8:30am-11:30am Piato Restaurant Kampala
25.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Doing research with online tools and ai as assistants Presented to Mountains of the Moon University Staff and Graduate Students 21st August 2024
26.  Moses Muhumuza 2024 Who is Afraid of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Philosophical perspectives on the jobs it will take, retain and create   This presentation was prepared and made at the Mountains of the Moon University Research Seminar Series Thursday 31st October 2024
27.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 Biodiversity conservation in the Albertine region: A critical review with a call to action for Green Smart Sustainable Development through Eco-home stays Presented at the 14th Edition of Science Technology & Innovation Conference 2nd November 2023 Kyambogo University Uganda
28.  Moses Muhumuza 2023 The role of leadership in ESG and sustainability strategy for progressive companies in the insurance context. Presented at the 4th ITC conference on 26th October 2023 at Las Vegas Mbarara.
29.  Moses Muhumuza and Robert Baluku 2023 A framework for Eco-enterprises that make business sense 1st Mountains of the Moon University Research Dissemination Conference June 2023
30.  Robert Baluku, Moses Muhumuza & John Turyamwesimira 2023 Data deficiencies limiting interventions in wildlife conservation in Uganda: A call to action to actualize the national wildlife research agenda  Wildlife conference
31.  Moses Muhumuza & Nyeema Harris 2018 Sustainability indicators and tools for a multidimensional assessment of protected area effectiveness and benefits 2018 North America Congress for Conservation Biology Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 21-26, 2018
32.  M. Muhumuza, L. Peeters, C. Kabaseke, R. Lemmens, and A.R. Semana. 2013 Using mobile cinema to enhance participatory planning and sustainable use of river water in western Uganda.  A paper presented at the 14thWaternet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium 31st October – 1st November 2013 Dar-es- Salaam Tanzania.
33.  Jan Staes, Tom Vandenbroue, Tom D’Haeyer, Robyn Johnston, Moses Muhumuza, Patrick Meire. 2013 Demand and supply of ES in the Rwenzori region, Uganda   Paper presented at the 6th Annual International ESP conference 2013 26th to 30th August, Bali, Indonesia. Book of abstracts page 15.
34.  Kabaseke, C., Muhumuza, M. Semana, A.R., Lemmens, R.,  Tibasima, T., Birungi, J. Kusemererwa, P. Hassenforder, E. Gumpinger, E. Ferrand, N., Abrami, T., Ducrot, Morardet, Baha, K. 2013 The Rwenzori Mountain case (UG): A pilot for large scale social extension, exploration and institutionalization of a change strategy for Integrated Natural Resource Management from grass root to regional level. Paper presented at the Science for the Environment Conference Aarhus University Denmark October 2013.
35.  Moses Muhumuza. 2012 Critical analysis of the role of formal environmental education in biodiversity conservation and management in Uganda. Paper presented at the Nature Uganda Conference May 2012.
36.  Moses Muhumuza. 2012 Sustaining Biodiversity through Traditional Ecological Knowledge: A Review of Case Studies from Africa. A virtual paper presented at Eighth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability, British Columbia Canada January 10 – 12, 2012. http://onsustainability.com/conference-2012/sessions/
37.  Moses Muhumuza. 2011 Modelling factors that influence national park resource use in Africa: Infusing culture in conservation. Paper presented at 11th Student Conference on Conservation Science in Cambridge, 22‐24 March 2011. Book of abstracts page 31.
38.  Moses Muhumuza, Kevin Balkwill, and Martie Sanders. 2011 Sustaining Biodiversity: Factors Influencing the Success of Different Conservation Approaches in Africa. A virtual paper presented at Seventh International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability, University of Waikato Hamilton, NZ (North Island) January 5 – 7, 2011. http://onsustainability.com/conference-2011/sessions/
39.  Moses Muhumuza. 2010 The role of African science in teaching and learning Western science. A paper presented at Kabale University Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) Internatonal Conference, in collaboration with the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology September 20-22, 2010.
40.  Moses Muhumuza, Olivia Biira and Arthur Mugisha. 2010 The role of cultural values in the conservation of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Paper presented at Nature Uganda conference, 19th – 20th November, 2009. Published in conference proceedings and submitted for publication in the Journal of East African Natural history special issue (2010).
41.  Moses Muhumuza and Biira Olivia 2010 Linking culture and biodiversity in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Paper presented at research symposium at Queen Elizabeth National Park, 16th to 19th September 2010.
42.  Moses Muhumuza and Islei Annette. 2010 Linking Biodiversity and Language Loss in Africa: Toward a holistic framework for community-based conservation in Uganda. A paper presented at Endangered Languages, endangered knowledge & sustainability’ Workshop Saturday 27 February, 2010 College Buildings, School of Oriental and African Studies, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG, UK. Published in the proceedings of the workshop via the Endangered Languages Project’s journal Language Documentation and Description.
43.  Islei Annette and Moses Muhumuza. 2010 Introducing Multilingual education in Uganda: Motivations and limitations. A paper presented at Plurilingual and Pluricultural Education: Focus on Languages of the Wider World conference 19th – 20th February 2010. Brunei Lecture Theatre, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
44.  Moses Muhumuza and Martie Sanders. 2009 Developing a theoretical framework for investigating environmental conservation problems in the Rwenzori Mountains. Conference proceedings for 18th Annual conference of Southern Africa Association of Mathematics, Science and technology educators (19th – 22nd  January, 2009) ISBN: 978-92-990043-7-1, pp 365-373
45.  Moses Muhumuza. 2009 The publication process: A step by step description. A paper presented at research and publication workshop at Mountains of the Moon University on 26th October 2009.
46.  Moses Muhumuza. 2008 Exploration of climate change adaptation strategies for the Rwenzori Mountains, mid-western Uganda. A Paper presented at the 4th Annual Research dissemination conference at Mbarara University of science and Technology (17th December, 2008). Book of abstracts pp 27-28
47.  Moses Muhumuza. 2007 Global warming and its effects on climate change; situation analysis in the Rwenzoriregion. A technical paper presented at the public dialogue at the Mountains of the Moon University 17 July 2007 for civil society led development programme for the Rwenzori region.

 Opinion articles in the media

  1. How to deal with repercussions from DNA results: Understand the conflict between nature and culture. New vision July 6th 2023. https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/blogs/how-to-deal-with-repercussions-from-dna-resul-NV_164382
  2. Moses Muhumuza. Why enhancing scientists salaries will not lead to desired results New vision, June 2022.
  3. Moses Muhumuza. Lions poisoned in QENP: An indicator that UWA’s 20% revenue sharing arrangement does not work. New vision 25th March 2021.
  4. Moses Muhumuza and Mark Kaahwa. Uganda’s COVID-19 neglect of minorities is bad for everyone. African arguments, June 2020.
  5. COVID-19 lockdown: Why science teachers should copy from Televangelists New vision April 2020
  6. Moses Muhumuza. Why do top students shun teaching? Newvision Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010.
  7. Moses Muhumuza. Universities duping students. New vision Thursday 11th September 2008

1. Testing the feasibility of eco-homes in conserving biodiversity in communities neighboring the Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Prof. Moses Muhumuza is the advisor to the project that is aimed at testing the feasibility of Eco-homes in conserving biodiversity in communities neighboring the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The project objectives are: 1) To compare the plant species diversity across the different categories of Eco-homes in communities neighboring the RMNP., 2) To investigate the absolute abundance of indicator animal species in different categories of Eco-homes in communities neighboring the RMNP, 3) To analyze soil biodiversity in different categories of Eco-homes in communities neighboring the RMNP and 4) To assess the income levels of households under specific categories of the Eco-homes in villages neighboring the RMNP.

 2. Green skilling for Green Jobs

Prof. Moses Muhumuza is the Coordinator of the Green skilling for Green jobs project under the Universal Institute of Research and Innovations. The project is aimed at training the youth in solar repair and maintenance so that they can create their own jobs.

3. Common knowledge building for water conservation (November 2023 to date)

Prof. Moses Muhumuza is the Principal Investigator for the project that is aimed at conducting research in the Semuliki and Mpanga Catchments for integrated water resources management. The project is funded through Joint for water and Join Effort to Save the Environment.

4. Practical and resilient data systems in Uganda’s new cities (PRaDa). An exploratory project for Fort-Portal Tourism City and Jinja City

Prof. Moses Muhumuza is the research advisor for the project on the side of Tooro Development Network. This is a partnership project implemented among Sunbird AI, Toro Dev. and UN Global Pulse. The project is funded by the Hewlett Foundation.

5. Assessment of Community Based Biodiversity Conservation interventions in Queen Elizabeth and Rwenzori Mountains National Parks, Uganda: In search of a more effective community based biodiversity conservation strategy (July 2022 to June 2022)

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the Principal Investigator for the project that is aimed at developing and recommending a more effective community based biodiversity conservation strategy for Uganda’s protected areas using QENP and RMNP as reference sites. The project is funded by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) under the UWA research grants scheme.

6. Eradication of Dichrostachys cinerea from the Queen Elizabeth National Park: A test of techniques and methods (July 2022 to June 2023)

prof. Moses Muhumuza was the Principal Investigator for the project that is aimed at designing and field testing techniques, methods and strategies for eradicating D. cinerea from Queen Elizabeth National Park. The project is funded by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) under the UWA research grants scheme.

7. Restoration of Nyamuriro wetland as a critical and breeding habitat of the Grey crown crane (Balearica regulorum) (March – June 2022)

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the Project leader responsible for the conceptualization of the project and thought leadership of the project. The project is intended to improve conservation of Grey Crowned Crane in the Nyamuriro Wetland through reduction of mortality and habitat degradation using a holistic community based wetland conservation approach.

8. Baseline study of urban data governance in Uganda (Funded by The Hewlett Foundation) (May 2022 – September 2023)

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the Principal investigator for the project which was 1.5 years under Toro Development Network. The project collecteds quantitative and qualitative data by engaging stakeholders, first in tw0 case study/pilot cities of Fort Portal and Hoima, and then at national and regional levels. An intensive literature review combined with an online survey is conducted in other Eastern African countries and cities to compare with the situation in Uganda. This helped to draw informative contextual insights and draw out broader lessons-learned on data governance at the urban level for the region at large.

 9. Community based wildlife conservation and management research programme (June 2022- June 2023):

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the principal investigator on the project that researched community based wildlife conservation model for National Parks in Uganda (Funded by the Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute).  The project also used the social, ecological and economic approach to address the challenges associated with wildlife conservation in the selected national parks.

 

10.      Eradication of invasive plant species (IPS) in and around uganda’s protected areas: A test of techniques and methods on Parthenium hysterophorus, Dichrostachys cinerea and Lantana camara in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Funded by the Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute (February 2022 to December 2023)

prof. Moses Muhumuza was the Principal investigator for the project that aimed at designing techniques, methods and strategies for eradicating Parthenium hysterophorus, Dichrostachys cinerea and Lantana camara invasive plant species from Queen Elizabeth National Park.

11.      Level of demand, utilization and socio-cultural acceptability of the cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) in Uganda. Funded by the Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute (December 2022 to June 2023)

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the principal investigator of the project that aimed at addressing the conservation challenges associated with illegal hunting of the cane rat and income and livelihood of local people, a cane rat domestication and breeding programme is needed. It intended to understand the demand, utilization and socio-cultural acceptability of the cane rat in Uganda and then campaign for the domestication of the cane rat.

12.      Ecohome stay project Funded by Vrije University Brussels (VUB) and Universal Institute of Research and Innovations (UNIRI) (January 2021 December 2021)

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the local promoter of the project whose overall goal was to promote green environment/development from the household level among communities in the Rwenzori region, Western Uganda.

13.      Community Engagement for Development project- VLIR-IUC Programme:

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the leader of the Research for community development project (Project 1) under the VLIR-IUC Programme. The programme was an inter university cooperation between Mountains of the Moon University and Universities in Belgium.

14.      Community Engagement for Development project- VLIR-IUCProgramme:

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was the leader of the Transversal institutional strengthening project (Project 2) under the VLIR-IUC Programme. The programme was an inter university cooperation between Mountains of the Moon University and Universities in Belgium.

15.      Flemish project for water conservation

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was a researcher in the Flemish project for Water conservation in the Rwenzori region. The Project was aimed at providing local communities neighboring the Mpanga river catchment with appropriate technologies intended to facilitate proper utilization and conservation of water resources.

16.      AFROMISON project

prof. Moses Muhumuza was a researcher in the AFROMAISON international project in the Rwenzori Mountains/ Albertine Rift case study. This was an European Union funded project that aimed at developing a tool box that shall facilitated integrated natural resource management in the Rwenzori Region.

17.      Landslide intervention project

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was a team leader for the Landslide Intervention Group (LIG). The landslide intervention group is a distinguished group in the Rwenzori region by its desire and passion for environment and biodiversity conservation. The team was formed in March 2010 by members of staff of Mountains of the Moon University who were previously engaged in environmental conservation works and were concerned about the landslide phenomena that had occurred in various hilly areas of Uganda. Although the initial proposal for the formation of a landslide intervention group was conceived by a team of Mountain of the Moon University lecturers, other interested parties from within and outside the Rwenzori region have joined the team.

18.      VLRI/IUC Project

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was involved in the VLRI/ IUC project as a project researcher and coordinated the process of selecting PhD and Masters research students to be funded under the project. The project focused on Rwenzori region community empowerment for socio-economic development though sustainable use of natural resources.

19.        APPEAR Project

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was involved in the APPEAR project (2016 -2019) as the coordinator of the project and specifically responsible for the dissemination work package. The project aimed at developing a participatory and applied curriculum in Agro-ecology at Mountains of the Moon University.

20.  Peace project for the Rwenzori.

Prof. Moses Muhumuza was involved in the Peace project for the Rwenzori as a leader researcher. The project aims at identifying the underlying causes of the current conflicts in the Rwenzori region in order to propose a context based and informed peace building strategy.

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Name of party Dates Title of the engagement What the engagement involved and the work actually done
Join For Water May 2026 Training of communities neighboring Kamengo,

Kamutebe, Muhoora and Mugunu Wetlands in Fort-

portal Tourism city on alternative

livelihoods

 

 The work involved training communities neighboring Wetlands on the Eco-home model for

environmental enterprise

based alternative

livelihoods.
Empaako Recreation Centre May 2026 Design of an Empaako Recreation Centre, Ngombe Kitumba, Fort-Portal City The work involved designing  model Eco-home model for the establishment of a recreation center in Fort-Portal Tourism City
Rwenzori Ant-corruption Coalition August – December 2025 A research on Social Accountability Tools and their effectiveness in combating corruption in the Rwenzori Region The work involved designing the research, coordinating data collection and preparation of the research report.
Rwenzori Ant-corruption Coalition August – December 2024 Causes and effects of examination malpractices in primary schools in the Rwenzori Region The work involved designing the research, coordinating data collection and preparation of the research report.
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust June 2024 Assessment of the feasibility of the Eco-home model around Bwindi and Mghinga National Parks The work involved conducting an assessment of the communities around Bwindi and Mgahinga to determine the suitability of Eco-home model to enhance conservation of Biodiversity.
Uganda Wildlife Authority November 2024 to June 2025 Perceptions of enclave communities towards the socio-eonomic benefits they derive from the conservation of Queen Elizabeth national park The work involved designing the research, coordinating data collection and preparation of the research report.
Uganda Wildlife Authority November 2023 to June 2024 Assessment of the effectiveness of Wildlife conservation education to mitigate wildlife illegal activities by local communities around QENP and RMNP The work involved designing the research, coordinating data collection and preparation of the research report.
Toro Dev. 2025-2026 Practical and resilient data systems in Uganda’s new cities (PRaDa) The assignment involves conducting a baseline research on data systems in two new cities and conducting a monitoring and evaluation of the interventions.
Toro Dev. 2023 Exploring the impact of the digitalization legal framework on inclusive development in Uganda The assignment involved preparation of tools and review of draft reports generated from the research process.
Toro Dev. May 2023 to April 2023 Baseline survey in Urban Data Governance in newly created cities The assignment involved conducting research on the state of urban data governance in 10 newly created cities in Uganda.
Rwenzori Anticorruption Coalition August to October 2022 Research on the impact of Covid 19 in schools and effectiveness of government systems in addressing gender based violence. The assignment involved conducting research on effect of Covid 19 on school and effectiveness of government systems in addressing gender-based violence in the Rwenzori region.
International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) April – May 2022 Mapping social norms affecting Child sexual abuse in Kabarole, Kyenjojo and Bunyangabu Districts Training of local implementing partner program team on social norms explorations

and tools. Working with the Core and Field Team to identify the Reference Groups of the Main Population Groups and Working with the Core and Field Team to finalize the interview guide Rapidly analyze

information to determine Reference Groups
International Institute of Development Studies UK February to April 2022 Producing one written research paper on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and

freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).

 Producing one written research paper based upon the “Pulse Checker” template provided to form a

chapter towards CREID’s forthcoming ebook on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and

freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).
Joint Effort to Save the Environment December 2020 Facilitating farmers in Kabambiro Sub-county in Kamwenge District in making seasonal calendars for Maize and Beans   This work involved engaging famers to develop seasonal crop calendars to enable them plan for seasons amidst climate change.
Joint Effort to Save the Environment November 2020 Training of farmers in Kyenjojo and Kamwenge in climate change and early warning systems in an Agro-ecological context The work involved training farmers in using indigenous knowledge for early warning to adapt to climate change
Minority Rights Group International 5th – 20th October 2020 Developing and training partners on verification, analysis, visualization and dissemination of EWM data in Cameroon, Kenya and Uganda The work involved developing and training partners on verification, analysis, visualization and dissemination of Early Warning Mechanism (EWM)
Coalition for religious Equity in Development (CREID)/ Institute of Development studies UK January 2020 to August 2020 The integration of traditional religious beliefs in the conservation of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda: Processes, and lessons learned The consultancy involved preparing a case study to show case the role of religious minorities in conservation using a case study of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Kabarole Research and Resource centre (KRC) March 2020 to June 2020 Develop and upgrade an early warning system (Kanga Baijje) with an aim of identifying potential conflicts and devising possible mitigation measures. The work involved:

1.Review the KangaBaijje online platform in view of the current Networks for peace-Uganda project needs.

2.Participate in the engagement of KRC and CDRN to build consensus on the outlook of the new system.

3.Advise on the appropriate ICT tools

4.Update the current system

5. Train the system users
Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute 4th – 6th August 2020 Continuous professional development (CPD) research workshop for staff The work involved training and capacity building to staff in research from problem identification through data collection and analysis to publication.
Devine Mercy S.S. Kiko, Kabarole District 15th to 16th November 2019 Workshop on Leadership and Human resource management The work involved facilitating a workshop of teachers and administrators of Divine Mercy SS Kiiko to enhance their leadership and human resource capacity.
Kabarole Research and Resource centre (KRC) November to December 2019 Mid-term evaluation for Civic Education project The work involved conducting a midterm evaluation of the Civic education project funded by DGF in order to assess progress and propose necessary strategies to ensure the success of the project.
Joint Effort to Save the Environment October to November 2019 The influence of indigenous knowledge on agro-ecological practices in a rural African context: the case of smallholder farmers in Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo and Kamwenge districts western Uganda The work involved investigating the inclusion of indigenous knowledge in Agro-ecological farms among farmers in Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa and Kamwenge.
Joint Effort to Save the Environment September 2019 Understanding early warning systems for enhancing sustainable agriculture in the African rural context:

a case of communities in Kyenjojo and Kyegegwa in western uganda

 The work involved facilitating community meetings to identify the local based indigenous knowledge applied for early warning in an agricultural context.
Uganda Biodiversity Fund August to December 2019 Consultancy to prepare fundraising proposals for Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) The work involved the development of three competitive fundraising proposals for the Uganda Biodiversity Fund.
CEGED September 2019 to December 2019 Assessment of civic competences of private sector associations and groups members to participate in local governance processes and demand for accountability in west Nile region The work involved assessment of Civic Competences of Private Sector Associations and Groups Members to Participate in Local Governance Processes and Demand for Accountability in West Nile Region [Civic Competence Assessment] for SPRING Project that will generate data (monitoring indicators) on the basis of which progress achievements will be monitored to track results and impact contributed by the project
Rwenzori Anti Corruption Coalition (RAC) April 2019 to December 2020 Quarterly Research on service delivery and corruption issues in the Rwenzori region The work involved supporting the RAC research team to develop competence in research through collection, analysis of data and report writing on a quarterly basis on issues of service delivery in the Rwenzori region.
Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice October 2019 to December 2019 Conducting a research on participation of the youth in violence, conflict and peace building processes in the Rwenzori Region The work involved conducting a research intended to assess drivers of youth participation in violence, conflicts and their role in fostering peace in the Rwenzori region. The study is intended to generate functional mechanisms that are needed to enable the youth contribute positively to peace building in the Rwenzori region.
Kiima Foods August 2019 Provide consultancy service in developing  a three year strategic plan for Southern Albertine Sustainable Energy Network The work involved supporting the CSO Network of Southern Albertine Sustainable Energy Network to develop a three year strategic plan based on their MOU.
Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice June to July 2019 Evaluation of end of project for the skills training for the youth survivors of 2014 and 2016 violence in Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts through work based learning project The work involved investigating the extent to which the project achieved its outcomes, identify areas for improvement and ultimately guide the organization in the realization of its goals in pursuance of social-economic justice for youth survivors of 2014 and 2016 violence.
St. Bernadette development foundation August 2019 Conducting capacity building for staff of St. Bernadette development foundation

in leadership and human resources management

 The work involved training of staff on leadership and human resources management drawing from theory, established principles and real life examples of leadership and human resources management using participatory approaches.
Uganda Biodiversity Fund/Wildlife Conservation Society and USAID May to June 2019 Contextual analysis and synthesis of the Toro-Rwenzori and Bunyoro region, Western Uganda for a stakeholder driven and regionally embedded development programme The work involved mapping out and scoping the Western region in the specified districts in order to support the process of developing a justified regional programming initiative in the region.
Operation wealth creation February to May 2019 Integrating Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and Environmental conservation (IMATE)

in Kilembe mines:

opportunities and the way forward

 The work involved studying the state of Kilembe mines and proposing options for integrated development that includes Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and Environmental conservation
Toro Botanical Gardens February – March 2019 A socio-economic state of communities in and around degraded forest reserves in Uganda

march 2019: A case study of Mbale, Lwamunda, Kagadi central forest reserves and Kirimirire local forest reserve

 The work involved conducting a socio-economic assessment of communities in and around forests in Mbale, Kagadi, Mpigi and Ibanda to inform the Forest Demand and Restoration project for implementation in those districts.
Operation Wealth Creation November – December – 2018 Developing Integrated Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and Environmental Conservation (IMATE) framework and piloting it at Saaka area, Kabarole District The consultancy involved developing and field testing an Integrated Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and Environmental conservation (IMATE) framework and piloting the framework at Saaka area.
Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) September – October 2018 Assessment of societal norms, values and attitudes that promote or fight corruption in Rwenzori region The consultancy involved conducting a research on norms, values and attitudes that promote or fight corruption in the Rwenzori region.
Joint Effort to Save the Environment July-September 2018 Agro-ecological characteristics

of coffee, maize, and bean farms in Kamwenge and Kyenjojo districts in

Rwenzori region

 The consultancy involved an assessment of farms to determine the extent to which they comply with Agro-ecological principles.
Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice (RFPJ) July-October 2018 Inter-ethnic bonding

among individuals, families and clans

in the Rwenzori region

 

 The consultancy was to undertake a research that documents inter-ethnic bonds among ethnicities in the Rwenzori region.
Rwenzori Sustainable Trade centre May-June 2018 Feasibility study on the Bird-friendly certification by Coffee and Cocoa Cooperative Organizations in Bundibugyo District-Western Uganda The aim was to generate baseline information for enabling the establishment of a bird-friendly certification, full product specifications, quantities, developing the value-added qualities and opportunities for adaptation by Bundikakemba and Buka Cooperative Organizations in Bundibugyo District for the international market.
Rwenzori Anti-corruption May to June 2018 Consultancy services to conduct baseline survey on the status of service delivery in the Rwenzori region The baseline was aimed at finding out accessibility of quality services at public facilities like health centers, schools, roads and access to water, identifying  availability of facilities providing quality health and education services, assessing  the citizens and government representative engagement , identifying the leaders’ responsiveness to the citizen demands and the actions taken and identifying community priorities and considerations reflected in budgets released
PROTOS May to June 2018 Detailed assessment of upper Lake Albert Catchment The consultancy is aimed at bring forth baseline information about the upper Lake Albert Catchment issues that should be addressed by Protos and its partners in the implementation of IWRM. The Objectives were to find out the relevant intervention sites within the upper Lake Albert Catchment, Map out hot spots that need urgent attention in the upper Lake Albert Catchment, identify the stakeholders in the catchment and their roles and how they can be mobilized to fulfill those roles, and identify ecological and socio-economic issues in the catchment that influence the implementation of IWRM.
FHI/USAID/ MUCCRI March 2017 – August 2017 Climate change education capacity building, awareness, and publication consultancy The work involved training the trainers (university students) to train teachers through a methodological process to engage teachers in primary and secondary schools and track the process and document the key lessons in scholarly journals.
FHI/USAID/MUCCRI June 2016 – October 2016 Climate change curriculum development consultant The work involved developing teaching guides for supporting teachers to teach climate change in primary and secondary schools and training Makerere University students on using the guides and proposing how the guides can be adopted in schools in Kampala City Council Schools and the rest of Uganda.
Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice December 2015 Proof read and edit content of the Youth and women Agenda The work involved work involved reading, commenting, editing and suggesting the layout and design of 2 documents called the Youth and Women Agenda.
Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) and BroederlijkDelen (BD) October 2015 to December 2015 Climate change vulnerability assessment in the Rwenzori Region

 

 The work involved developing a concept note, detailed proposal and designing a socio-ecological assessment of climate change vulnerability for the Rwenzori region western Uganda.
Ministry of Water &Environment Water & Sanitation Development Facility – South Western Branch August 2015 to November 2015 Consultancy services for Review & Finalization of SemulikiCatchment Management Plan The consultancy involved stakeholder engagement, literature review, review of the available draft catchment management plan and preparing the final plan.
World Wide Fund (WWF) June 2015 to August Facilitating the Strengthening organizational development of Community Based Tourism (CBT) Groups in the Rwenzori Region The consultancy involved training local community groups in Community Based Tourism and developing manuals on organizational structure and management, Rights Based approach, accounting and tourism entrepreneurship.
Joint Effort to Save the Environment June 2015 to July 2015 Rapid socio-ecological climate change vulnerability assessment of four target communities (Nyantungo, Kasule, Kahunge, and Hakibale) in selected districts of the Rwenzori region The consultancy involved as assessment of the vulnerability of selected communities in the Rwenzori region.
Rwenzori Women’s Forum July 2015 to August 2015 An assessment of skills and knowledge required in entrepreneurship, management, leadership and sexual and reproductive health. The consultancy involved an assessment of knowledge, and skills related to leadership, entrepreneurship and reproductive health for youth and women in the Rwenzori region.
Toro Development Framework June 2015 to August 2015 Assessment of the Effectiveness of SMS-Radio-Online Data Collection Initiative through Tracfm Application The consultancy involved conducting an assessment of an innovative tool that uses sms-radio-tracfm to share views between the public and service providers on service delivery in the Rwenzori region.
Ministry of Water &Environment Water & Sanitation Development Facility – South Western Branch January 2015 to April 2015 Consultancy services for Review &Finalisation of;

Mpanga Catchment Management Plan

 The consultancy involves stakeholder engagement, literature review, review of the available draft catchment management plan and preparing the final plan.
GIZ 2015 Proof read and edit content of the study on

pre-selling coffee to middlemen in Uganda

 The consultancy work involved reading, commenting, editing and suggesting the layout and design of a report by GIZ entitled “The farmer, the middle man and the quality of coffee in Uganda”
Tooro Development Network 2014 Review of the SMS-Radio-Online data collection through Tracfm application The consultancy involved reviewing the merits and demerits of the SMS-Radio-Online data collection through Tracfm application process as a scientific method of inquiry and proposing how it can be improved.
Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice and Kabarole Research and Resource Centre. 2014 Unmasking the “Truth”: Analysis of Perceptions, Manifestations, Drivers, Trends and Actors of Conflicts amongst the Social and Cultural groups in Rwenzori region The consultancy work involves dedicated research to understand the real and perceived factors underlying tribal conflicts in the Rwenzori region.
Kabarole Research and Resource Centre 2012 Stuck in the mist: Conflict in the Rwenzori region The work involved conducting a contextual analysis for the 2012 conflicts in the Rwenzori region.
PROTOS 2013 Sanitation manual The consultancy involved the development of a user manual on sanitation and hygiene for primary school children and their teachers
PROTOS 2011 and 2012 River Mpanga Integrated Management Plan Project (2011/2012) The consultancy work involved developing 4 manuals which were used in schools near river Mpanga to Monitor the river, understand climate change, engage in soil and water conservation and properly manage wastes.
Joint Effort to Save the Environment 2012 Manuals for water catchment management and climate change adaptation The work involved the development of two manuals for trainers of trainers in water catchment management and climate change mitigation.
Fauna and Flora Internationals and Uganda Wildlife Authority 2012 Consultancy for Cultural Values and Conservation Project phase 2 The consultancy work involved undertaking focused research in and around the Rwenzori Mountains in order to proposed a plan on how different stakeholders (including cultural institutions in the Rwenzori region) can collaboratively manage sacred sites in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
PROTOS 2011/2012 River Mpanga Integrated Management Plan Project (2011/2012) The consultancy work involved developing a manual which was used to conduct community sensitization and community dialogues using the OrugendoRwakavera film. The ultimate goal of the project was to develop a River Mpanga Integrated Management Plan.
Fauna and Flora International and Uganda Wildlife Authority 2009 Consultant for Cultural Values and Conservation Project phase 1 (2009). The work involved undertaking focused research in and around the Rwenzori Mountains in order to propose a community conservation plan for sacred sites management to Uganda wildlife Authority.
Consultant for IFAPIO (2007). 2006 The work involved planning for the restoration of degraded and abandoned areas in Isingiro hills, Isingiro District.

RECORD OF STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION TO COMPLETION

PhD students

Name of student Title of the thesis Year of completion
Robert Baluku Testing the feasibility of eco-homes in conserving biodiversity in communities neighboring the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Ongoing at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Bosco Bwambale Theory and praxis of integrating indigenous knowledge and science for Disaster Risk Reduction: A socio-epistemic case study of floods in the Rwenzori (Uganda) 2021 completed (Co-supervised with Prof. Matthieu Kervyn (Vrije University Brussels) and Dr. Martine Nyeko, Gulu University)
Mark Kaahwa The use of audio media in distance adult education- a case for the Rwenzori region. 2019 Completed. (Co-supervised with Prof. Chang Zhu- Free University of Belgium.

Masters students

Name of the student Title of the Dissertation Year of completion
1.    Benson Baluku Relationship between patrol effort and illegal activities in protected areas: a case study of Katonga wildlife reserve 2026
2.    Herbert Muruhura Assessment of the attributes of lantana camara invasive plant species to selected communities in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park 2025
3.    John Turyamwesimira A cost-benefit analysis for charcoal briquettes

production from Dichrostachys cinerea invasive species in queen Elizabeth National park in Uganda

 2025
4.    Richard Mutegeki Factors influencing elephant breakages through beehive fences and trench barriers  and consequent invasions on private land  at the western edge of Kibale National Park. 2023
5.    Kamuli Sylvia A comparative study on academic performance for single and both parented pupils: the case of 4 selected primary schools in Fort Portal Tourism City 2021
6.    Wilber Baryowabo Assessment of the academic paths taken by students and their effect on employment opportunities 2020
7.    Eriya Byaruhanga The nature of agro-ecological practices among farmers in the Rwenzori region: Towards a criterion for agro-ecological assessment of coffee, maize, and bean farms 2019
8.    Nicholas Muheesi Assessing the effect of climate variability and change on surface freshwater quality and fisheries of lake Edward ecosystem, Uganda 2018
9.    Alex Nuwagaba Exploration of cultural difference among tribes of the Rwenzori region: Towards a framework for conflict resolution and peace building 2018
10. Iringe Damalie Relationship between sanitation and diarrhea prevalence among children in amudat district 2018
11. Masika Rahab Importance of NGOs in the empowerment of women in Kasese district: A case of NGOs in Kasese district 2018
12. Yusuf Masereka Effect of climate change on livelihood of enclave communities of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda 2018
13. Irene Kugonza Factors underlying choice and preference of traditional use of herbal medicine over clinical medicine by pregnant mothers in Kabarole district  2017
14. Barnabas Tibaijuka Analysis of the relationship between religious teachings and academic performance in church founded government aided schools: A case study of three selected secondary schools in Bundibugyo district 2016
15. Stella Mukopuli Parent participation in Universal Secondary Education schools in Bundibugyo district towards attainment of quality education. 2016
16. Shehudabo Factors that hinder pregnant mothers attending antenatal services in Gwarzo local government Kano state Nigeria 2016
17. Banura Doreen The relationship between participatory management and academic performance in secondary school in Kyenjojo district 2016
18. Basaliza Joseph (Co-supervised with Dr. Edmond Kagambe) The Effect of Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) on the quality of accounting records in local governments.  A case of kyenjojo district local government 2015
19. Godfrey Rugumayo Mulinda The role of informal environmental education in addressing problems associated with the conservation of a National park: The case of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park 2015
20. Emmanuel Mbogha The influence of prosperity for all programme on human development: a case study of selected communities in Kasese District 2015
21. Fredrick Kizza Kayanja Effectiveness of collaborative resource use agreements in addressing illegal activities and natural resource conflicts in Rwenzori Mountains National Park 2015
22. Deborah Baguma Uganda’s policies in promoting human development: A case study of “prosperity for all” in Bukuku sub county Kabarole district. (2006-2010). 2014
23. Peter Opidun Mark

 

 An investigation of public participation in water resources management in Jinja Municipality, Jinja District. 2014
24. Anne Kabahuma Kakurugusi Analysis of solid waste production and disposal in and around Fort-portal town, Kabarole District. 2012
25. Herbert Muruhura Assessment of the Human Resource Capacity in the Effective management of Queen Elizabeth National Park Western Uganda. 2012
26. Vicent Ssebidde Factors Influencing Levels of Development of Households in Kabarole District. 2012
27. Veronica Kabasomi Factors affecting access to safe water in the Rwenzori region of Mid-Western Uganda. A comparative study of Kabarole and Kamwenge districts. 2011
28. Israel Mwebesa Analysis of causes of unemployment among university graduates in Kabarole District. 2011
29. Innocent Byaruhanga An Assessment of the Factors Influencing Local Revenue Mobilization in Buheesi Sub County, Kabarole District. 2011

Students supervised at other levels
Level Number
Postgraduate diploma students 8
Undergraduate students 9
Ordinary diploma students 6

Students externally examined

Student name Title of thesis/dissertation University
1.    KEMIGISHA MARIAM

22/U/GMSM/800/PE

 Assessment of microplastic pollution load and distribution in River Rwizi, Mbarara district, Uganda Kyambogo University

2025
2.    ROBERT NTEGEREJE

19/U/GMSM/18972/PD

 Assessing the effects of industrial developments on surface water quality in Namanve industrial and business park, Mukono municipality

 

 Kyambogo University 2025
3.    DANIEL ABOWE

20/U/GMSM/14337/WKD

 Primates conservation and climate change adaptation strategies employed in Budongo-Bugoma corridor private forests

 

 Kyambogo University 2024
4.    SILAS SANGITO NNKO

21/X/GMSM/14614/PE

 Ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes and hypertension diseases in Mpigi district, Uganda

 

 Kyambogo University

2024
5.    Lule Peter Lajul

(15/U/2126/MFN)

 The effect of using indigenous knowledge of weather forecast on crop production in Gulu District Gulu University

2021
6.    Denis Kyongera

(2013/HD13/180U) M.Sc. (Zoology)

 Impact of medium and large scale private sector investments on habitats of great apes in the Albertine rift region Makerere University (2017)
7.    Robert Rwamuhokya

(M.Sc. Environment and Natural Resources)

 The impacts of oil palm plantations on land cover/use and communities’ livelihoods on bugala island, Uganda Makerere University (2017)

 

 

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND ORGANISATIONS, PROFESSIONAL WORK PERFORMED AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Membership to professional bodies and organizations

1.    Advisor to the Albertine water resources and climate change alliance

2.    Board member of the Rwenzori Green Colleges Network.

3.    Member of the Network of Education and Multidisciplinary Research Africa ((NEMRA).

4.    Member of the Board of Directors. Kabarole Research and Resource Centre since June 2023.

5.    Member of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Research Grants Committee since 2022-2024.

6.    Board member of Nkuruba Lakeside Resort of the Fort-Portal Catholic Diocese.

7.    Founder of Miracles and Science Initiative, an organization that promotes Life skills, personal development and career guidance (June 2022 to date)

8.    Member of the Mpanga Catchment Management Committee (2015 to date).

9.    Founding member, Centre for Action and Applied Research for Development (2014 to date).

10. Member of the Board of Directors Tooro Development Network (2015 to date).

11. Member of the management Board for Jerusalem Paradise Limited (2014).

12. Member of Board of governors, Prolife (2014)

13. Chairman steering committee for the Rwenzori Regional Tourism Cluster (2014 to date)

14. Member and representative of academic institutions on the Rwenzori Region Development Framework (2013 to date)

15. Member and representative of academic institutions. National steering committee for Cultural Values and Conservation Project Uganda (2012 to date).

16. Member and representative of academic institutions. Kabarole District Environment and Natural Resources Forum (2012 to date).

17. Member of Nature Uganda (2005 to date)

18. Member of Tropical Biology Association (TBA) (2008 to date)

19. Member of Southern African Association of Researcher in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (2009 to date).

Professional work performed

20. Board member of the Mbarara University Journal

21. Steering committee member to establish the Albertine Journal of Research, Policy and Development 2022.

22. Founder and interim editor of the Uganda Wildlife Journal of Research and Development 2021 to date.

23. Chairperson of the Adhoc committee established by the Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) Transition Task Force to review MMU private policies manual and statues and align them with the laws of the government of Uganda laws. 2020

24. Conducted a workshop for MMU Staff on Research teaching integration.

25. Development of the Mountains of the Moon University standards and guidelines for PhD programmes.

26. Editor, Rwenzori Journal (2011 to date)

27. Anonymous peer reviewer for:

a)African Journal of research in mathematics, science and Technology Education

b)International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science

c)Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences

d)African Journal of Microbiology Research

e)Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science

f)International journal of biodiversity and conservation

28. Contributing Author for Encyclopedia of Earth.

29. Curriculum reviewer. School of Education, Mountains of the Moon University curriculum review in collaboration with Kyambogo and Makerere University staff.

30. Curriculum reviewer of course unit; Wildlife ecology and conservation biology, to include issues of climate change. Department of Biological Sciences, Kyambogo University.

31. Coordinating the development of the curriculum for establishing a School of Environment and Natural Resource Management at Mountains of the Moon University.

Community service

32. Offers Science, Research and life skills seminars

33. Offers Career Guidance to secondary schools in Uganda.

34. Team member that visited the Ministry of Water and environment 2011 to negotiate possible ways for collaboration with civil society organizations, private sector and local governments in the Rwenzori region.

35. Convener and reporter for grassroot linkages group under the open mind development concept in the Rwenzori region, spear headed by Rwenzori Association of NGOs and Networks (RANNET).

36. As a member of Nature Uganda participated in visiting secondary schools and educating about conservation of nature and information campaign.

37. As a member of Habitat for Humanity was involved in community service in construction of houses and resource mobilization for the needy.

38. As a team member was involved in mobilization of funds and essentials needs of life for Aids patients, orphans and displaced peoples in camps in northern Uganda

39. Mobilization secretary to the Association of Rwenzori Mountains Cultural Values and Conservation

40. As a member of Nature Uganda participated in visiting secondary schools and educating about conservation of nature and information campaign.

41. Member of the preparatory committee of the 2011 Rwenzori Region Civil Society Fair.

42. Member of the steering committee of the Think Tank Initiative for the Rwenzori Region.

43. Lead researcher for civil society led project on climate change adaptation strategies for the Rwenzori Region.

44. As a member of Habitat for Humanity involved in community service in construction of houses and resource mobilization for the needy.

45. Hosted on various radio stations on programme associated with natural resource and environmental management in general.