Faculty of Science

Assoc Prof. Sarah Nachuha
Faculty Dean

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The Faculty of Science at Kabale University came into being after the university was awarded the charter as a public university in 2015. Prior to this, the subjects that currently comprise the faculty were taught under the Faculty of Education.

The faculty consists of the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Chemistry. The Faculty currently has 23 full-time academic members. Through teaching and research, the staff of these departments have made professional and scientific contributions to the public, local, district, national, and international science and technology communities. There are over 400 students registered for courses offered in the Faculty. This includes students who major is Education but to whom the departments in the faculty offer subject-specific teaching and tutoring. Graduates have a variety of job opportunities especially in the public and private educational sectors, in governmental and non-governmental institutions and in some cases, may continue to post-graduate study. Research in the Faculty is primarily individual and aimed at obtaining higher qualifications for the majority of the staff members. As a result, such research tends to be spread across all fields the departments represented.

Mission
To provide an accessible and supportive environment for teaching, learning, research, and community engagement in the sciences.

Vision
The first choice for students seeking access to quality education in the basic and applied sciences in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.

Programmes

Programme Code Category Duration Study time
Bachelor of Industrial and Applied Physics KAP Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology KIB Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry KIC Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Higher Education Bridging Certificate HEC Short Course 1 Year Fulltime
Master of Science in Chemistry MSC Master’s Degrees 2 Years Fulltime
Master of Science in Mathematics MSM Master’s Degrees 2 Years Fulltime

Staff members

Assoc. Prof. Aventino Kasangaki

Associate Professor
PhD Ecology (MUST), M.Sc Zoology(MAK), PGDE (MAK), B.Sc Botany and Zoology (MAK) View Profile

Assoc. Prof. Stephen Byarujali Mwasa

Associate Professor
PhD (Botany),Master of Science (Botany),Bachelor of Science. View Profile

Assoc Prof. Sarah Nachuha

Associate Professor
PhD (Zoology – Ornithology); MSc. Env. Science; PGD. PAM; BSc. Ed. View Profile

Dr. Julius Alexander Arinaitwe

Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. (Hons.) MAK; M.Sc. MAK; Ph. D MAK; MBA USW, UK View Profile

Dr. Damian Kajunguri

Senior Lecturer
PhD. (Math); MSc. (Math); PGD (Math Sciences); BSc. Educ. (Math/Phys) View Profile

Dr. Steven Rwabona Katashaya

Senior Lecturer
Ph.D, (Electrical Engineering Science); MSc. (Physics & Electronics); BSc. (Phy & Math); Dip. Datametrics View Profile

Dr. Buyinza Daniel

Lecturer
Ph.D. Chemistry (UON), MSc.Chemistry (UON), BSc. Educ (KYU) View Profile

Dr. Nakato Sarah

Lecturer-Mathematics
Ph.D. Math (TU Graz); MSc. Math (Mak); BSc. Ed. (KYU) View Profile

Dr. Kito Silas Luliro

Lecturer-Pure Mathematics
PhD-Math(Mak), MSc. Math(Mak), Dip. CES(Mak), BSc(Math, Econ, Stat)-Math-Major(Mak). View Profile

Dr. Denis Okello

Lecturer-Botany
Ph.D (UST); MSc. Bot. (Mak); BSc. Ed. (MUST) View Profile

Dr. George Kwesiga

Lecturer-Organic Synthesis
PhD. Organic Chemistry (University of Potsdam), M.Sc. Chem. (UON), B. Sc. Ed (MAK) View Profile

Dr. Namayanja Proscovia

Lecturer
Ph.D. Applied Math; MSc. Applied Math; PGD. Mathematical Sciences; BSc. Ed View Profile

Dr. Mukasa Tebandeke Isharq-Zubair

Lecturer
PhD Philosophy; MSc. View Profile

Dr. Ahimbisibwe John Bosco

Lecturer
PhD Bioresources Science; MPhil. in Fisheries Biology and Fisheries Mgt; BSc. Zoology, Botany & Psychology; Dip. Educ. View Profile

Dr. Nahurira Ruth

Lecturer-Biology
PhD. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology); MSc. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology); BSc. Ed View Profile

Dr. Habumugisha Isaac

Lecturer
PhD (Astrophysics); MSc. Physics; Post Gr. Dip. – Dev’t Studies (PPM); BSc. Educ. (Math & Physics); Certificates: Basics of Grant and Proposal writing; Research Writing in the Sciences, by INASP-UK(Author AID) View Profile

Twinamatsiko Richard

Assistant Lecturer
PhD student (Chemistry) Kyambogo University, MSc (Chemistry) Kampala International University, BSc Industrial Chemistry Makerere University View Profile

Twagiramaria Fortunate

Assistant Lecturer
MSc. Bio.; BSc. Educ. View Profile

Katende Ronald

Assistant Lecturer
Ph.D. Candidate - Computational Maths [Data Science] (MAK / UiB) MSc. Math (Financial) - (JKUAT/PAUSTI) BSc. Physical (Math, Statistics) - (MAK) View Profile

Tumuhimbise Bazeyo Edson

Assistant Lecturer
MSc. (Maths); BSc. (Math, Computer Science, Physics); Dip. in Educ. Sec View Profile

Barbara Ganza

Assistant Lecturer - Industrial Cheminstry/Natural Products
MSc.Chem (MUK), BSc.Ed (KYU) View Profile

Ngabirano Hannington

Assistant Lecturer
PhD. - Chemistry (Candidate); MSc. Chemistry; BSc. Chemistry; Dip. Ed View Profile

Dr. Kajumba Pamella Katalihwa

Assistant Lecturer
Ph.D. Physics (Student); PG Cert. Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis, Philosophy of methods, Scholarly writing, Solar systems design & applications; MSc. Renewable energy; BSc. (Physics) Phd(Physics-Student), MRET(MAK): View Profile

Habakwiha Vianney

Assistant Lecturer
Ph.D Candidate (Radiation Physics); MSc. Physics; BSc. Physics & Math View Profile

Robert Mugabe

Assistant Lecturer - Physics (Electronics)
MSc. (Physics with Electronics), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), (2017) BSc. Ed. (Physics and Mathematics), MUST, (2013) View Profile

Niwamanya Duncan

Assistant Lecturer (Physics)
Master of Science in Physics-(MUST); Bachelor of Science with Education (MUST) View Profile

Atuhaire Mackline

Assistant Administrative Officer
PhD - Candidate (KAB) MA. HRM, (KAB) B. Office Mgt & Sec.Studies (BSU) Dip. Sec. Studies (BSU) Cert. Sec. Studies (NCBS) Admin. Officers’ Law (LDC) Cert. PAM (MAK) View Profile

Ashabahebwa Catherine

Teaching Assistant
M.Sc. mathematics MUST (Student), BSc. EDC – Mathematics & Physics (KAB), DIP.EDUC SEC Mathematics & Physics KYU- NTC KABALE View Profile

Ronald Guma

Assitant Technician - Physics
DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MUST). View Profile

Godwin Nuwagaba

Assistant Technician - Chemistry
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Annah Mpirirwe

Assistant Technician - Biology
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Kakai Diana

Senior Assistant Technician (Physics)
Dip. Science Lab. Tech. View Profile

Tukamushaba Christine

Senior Assistant Technician (Biology)
Dip. Laboratory Technology; Cert. Electrical installation craft part II; UCE View Profile

Ndahiriwe Emmanuel

Senior Assistant Technician (Chemistry)
DLT(Chemistry), CLT- MUST, CCA- Geses U Ltd. View Profile

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Publications

Mukasa-Tebandeke I. Z. Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kabale University, Uganda Karume I. Chemistry Department, School of Physical Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Mutesasira J. External Studies Department, Institute of Distance Education, Makerere University, Uganda Wasajja H. Z. Departments of Earth Sciences, Wesleyan University, Connecticut USA Nankinga R. Departments of Earth Sciences, Wesleyan University, Connecticut US . (2019) . Biogas Synthesis as Means of Solid Waste Management in Kampala, Uganda . Scientific Review , [online] Volume 5(12), pp. 198-204. Available at: URL: https://arpgweb.com/journal/journal/10
P. Failler, R. Kasisi, C. Akachuku, A. Assogbadjo, E. Boyd, E. Effiom, P. Elias, M. W. A. Halmy, K. Heubach, A. Mohamed, C. Ntshane, G. Rajoelison, , C. Lambini, A. Kasangaki, A. Mahamane . (2018) . Nature’s contributions to people and quality of life . In: E. Archer ,L. Dziba, , K. J. Mulongoy, M. A Maoela, . M. Walters, , The IPBES regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Africa.. Paris: IPBES, pp. 7–130.

Projects

1. Dr. George Kwesiga 2. Dr. Daniel Buyinza 3. Dr. Denis Okello 4. Dr. Daniel Matovu January, 2024 → December, 2024
Dr. George Kwesiga, Dr. Daniel Buyinza, Dr. Denis Okello and Dr. Daniel Matovu January, 2024 → December, 2024
Associate Professor Sarah Nachuha (Principle Investigator), Dr. Julius Arinaitwe (Partnership Development & Coordination Consultant), Sempungu Joseph Godfrey (Communication Consultant), Stephen Kigoolo (Training & Survey for Reptiles and Amphibians Consultant), Dr. Fiona Mutekanga (Masters Students Supervisor), Assoc Prof. Ilya Maclean (Principle Technical Advisor), Dr. Lynda Donaldson (Expert on papyrus endemic birds) January, 2023 → January, 2026
Dr. Daniel Buyinza Dr. Ivan Gumula Denis Akampurira Dr. Herbert Ninsiima May, 2021 → May, 2022
Daniel Buyinza, Derese Solomon and Albert Ndakala September, 2015 → May, 2020
Daniel Buyinza, Solomon Derese, Abiy Yenesew, Leonidah Kerubo Omosa and Yusuf Amir O February, 2012 → December, 2012

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