Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science

Assoc Prof. Businge Phelix Mbabazi
Faculty Dean

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The Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science, Kabale University was established on 1st July 2017. It is made up of two departments namely: Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, and the Department of Library and Information Science. The formation of the Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science is based on the criteria of relatedness, compatibility and interdisciplinary capacity to form a viable Faculty. FOCLIS is committed to delivering excellent services in the area of Computing, Library, Records and Information Sciences and attracts both local and international students.

Vision
An inspirational center for Computing, Library and Information Science in East Africa and beyond.

Mission
To educate professionals in Computing, Library and Information science at all levels and cultivate academic and professional development areas.

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Programmes

Programme Code Category Duration Study time
Bachelor of Computer Science KCS Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Information Technology KIT Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Library and Information Science KLS Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Records and Information Management KRM Bachelor’s Degrees 3 Years Fulltime
Diploma in Computer Science CSK Undergraduate Diplomas 2 Years Fulltime
Diploma in Information Technology ITK Undergraduate Diplomas 2 Years Fulltime
Diploma in Library and Information Science LSK Undergraduate Diplomas 2 Years Fulltime
Diploma in Records Management RMK Undergraduate Diplomas 2 Years Fulltime
Master of Computer Science MCS Master’s Degrees 2 Years Weekend
Master of Information Science MIS Master’s Degrees 2 Years Weekend
Master of Information Technology MIT Master’s Degrees 2 Years Weekend

Staff members

Assoc. Prof. Ruth Mpatawuwa Abankwah

Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
PhD Philosophy and Info Studies, University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) South Africa Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS ), University of Botswana Masters in Records and Archives Management (MARM) ,University of Botswana Bachelors in Social Work and Administration SWASA (Hons), Makerere University BA (SWASA) (MUK) View Profile

Assoc. Prof. Helen M. Byamugisha

Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
PhD (Information Science (Mak); MSc (Information Science (Mak); PGD (Librarianship (Mak); PGD M & E (UMI); BSc (Botany & Zoology) Mak. View Profile

Assoc Prof. Businge Phelix Mbabazi

Associate Professor
Ph.D. MSc-IS, BCI, MCSA, CCNA, HCIA, HETC View Profile

Dr. George William Kiyingi

Senior Lecturer-Library & Information Science
PhD(University of Vienna UV), MSc. Inf. Sc. (University of Ibadan UI), PGDL (Makerere University, BA Hons(Soc Sc) View Profile

Dr. Paul Ssemaluulu

Senior Lecturer
Ph.D. Computer Modeling and Simulation (RUG-The Netherlands); Msc CS (Mak); BBA (Mak) View Profile

Benjamin K. Ahimbisibwe

Lecturer
Ph.D. Info. Systems(Candidate), Msc.Info. Science(MAK), BLIS (MAK), PGDISM(UMI) View Profile

Dr. Hussein Muhaise

Lecturer - Information Technology
PhD in Management Information Systems (KIU)  Masters of Information Systems (MUST) Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (UCU) Diploma in Records and Information Management (UMI)  Certificate in Records and Information Management (UMI) View Profile

Chance Rest

Assistant Lecturer
MSc. Info. Scie.; BLIS View Profile

Joseph Brian Musanje Kasozi

Assistant Lecturer-Computer Science
Msc CS(UNITN); BSC ,CS (UCU) View Profile

Calorine Katushabe

Assistant Lecturer-Computer Science
PhD Candidate in IoT(ACEIoT_UR); MSc. IS (MUST); BCS(MUST) View Profile

Sarah Kakuru Rwotolonya

Assistant Lecturer-Library and Information Mgt
Msc [Information Science] and BLIS [Mak] View Profile

Niyonzima Ivan

Assistant Lecturer
Ph.D. IT (Student); MIT; PGD EDUC.; BIT View Profile

Kyomugisha Patricia

Assistant Lecturer
MSc. IS (MUST); BIT(BIT) View Profile

Najuka Vivian

Assistant Lecturer
PhD, Inf. Sci. {Cand}(Mak), MSc. Inf. Sci. (Mak), BLIS (Mak),DLIS (Mak),CLIS (Mak) View Profile

Muhoza Gloria

Assistant Lecturer
MIT(UTAMU); BIT(MUST);CCA;CACB View Profile

Agaba Obadiah

Assistant Lecturer
MLIS; BLIS; Dip. Ed View Profile

Kyasiimire Doreen

Assistant Registrar
BASS (KYU), MBA - (MGT)- KAB, HETC -KAB View Profile

Tamale Micheal

Assistant Lecturer
Msc CS (BU, India), BSC (MUK) View Profile

Ninsiima Clare

Teaching Assistant
MSc.IS (MUST); BIT (KAB) View Profile

Aureri Akankwansa

Teaching Asssistant
Master of Science in Computing (Computer Security)-UTAMU, PGDE-UCU, BCS-KAB, CCNA-APTECH Computer Education, KOHA-KAB View Profile

Musiimenta Florence

Teaching Assistant
MSc.Inf.Sc (MUK); BLIS(MUK) View Profile

Visiting Scholars

Dr. Eng. Hilaire Nkunzimana

Senior Lecturer (Visiting Scholar)
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Publications

C.T. Nengomasha, R. Abankwah, W. Uutoni, L. Pazvakawambwa . (2023) . Health information systems in Namibia . Information and Learning Sciences, [online] Volume . Available at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/ILS-03-2018-0015/full/html
D. A. Abankwah, R. M. Abankwah . (2023) . Tackling the Preservation of African Tales in the Technological Era: Ghana’s Legends. . In: P. Ngulube, In. P. Ngulube (ed). Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global, pp. 369-382. . Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/tackling-the-preservation-of-african-tales-in-the-technological-era/167491
R.M. Abankwah, M. Hamutumwa . (2017) . The management of magistrate court records in Namibia, . In: P. Jain, N. Mnjama, Managing Knowledge Resources and Records in Modern Organizations. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global, pp. 168-178. Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/book/managing-knowledge-resources-records-modern/169503#description

Projects

Dr. Johnson Ocan, Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi and Prof. M.J. K Muranga August, 2022 → September, 2023
Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi,Musiime Aloysius,Tamale Michael,Zziwa Derrick,Kakooza Aziizi,Mabirizi Vicent,Patricia Kyomugisha July, 2022 → June, 2023
National ICT Initiatives Support Programme (MoICT and NG) Together with Kabale University June, 2022 → June, 2025
Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi, Musiime Aloysius, Tamale Michael, Mabirizi Vicent, Patricia Kyomugisha, Zziwa Derrick, Kakooza Aziizi June, 2022 → May, 2023
Zziwa Derrick, Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi,Mr. Tamale Michael,Dr. Mercy Nwankwo,Kakooza Aziizi,Mukisa Adrian,Musiime Alozious July, 2021 → June, 2022
Prof. Benon Basheka(Project Leader), Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi (Academic Coordinator), Jones Muragira(Technical Coordinator), Tumusiime Robert(Systems Eng), Nkamwesiga Nicholas(Digital Edu Expert), Mutebi Micheal (E-Learning Officer), Kyomugisha Patricia (Digital Edu Expert), Katende Ronald (Digital Edu Expert), Turihohabwe Jack Pedagogy & Instructional Design), Sandra Atukwatse (Digital Learning & Commn), Collins Nuwagaba (Studio Production & Multimedia) June, 2021 → June, 2023
Dr. Nina Olivia Rugambwa [Principal Investigator], Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi [Co-Investigator], Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun [Co-Investigator]. March, 2021 → February, 2022
Dr. Businge Phelix Mbabazi[Principal Investigator], Dr. Nina Olivia Rugambwa[Co-Investigator] , Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun[Co-Investigator] December, 2020 → December, 2021

Student's Research

Student's Research

Contact Information

Email Address: DeanFoclis@kab.ac.ug
Phone Contacts: +256 782 823 607