Faculty of Science

Dr. Damian Kajunguri
Faculty Dean

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 Mathematics	MSM	Master’s Degrees	2 Years	Weekend

Departments

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		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		View Profile
Annah Mpirirwe Assistant Technician - Biology		View Profile
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

S. K. Anguma , Simon Katrini Anguma 1 , Vianney Habakwiha 2 and Isaac Habumugisha 2 . (2023) . Determination of natural radioactivity and hazards in volcanic soils of Kisoro district in south-western Uganda . Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ), 2(2). Kabale: Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ)

Moritz Hiebler, Sarah Nakato, Roswitha Rissner . (2023) . Characterizing absolutely irreducible integer-valued polynomials over discrete valuation domains . Journal of Algebra, [online] Volume 633, pp. 696-721. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021869323003307

Vianney Habakwiha, Bosco Oruru, Winston Tumps Ireeta . (2023) . Modeling Radionuclide Transfer from Pasture to Milk in Kisoro, South- Western Uganda . East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 4(June 2023)

Vianney Habakwiha, Bosco Oruru and Winston Tumps Ireeta . . (2023) . Estimation of Radiological Effects from Consumption of milk from Volcanic areas of Kisoro, South-western Uganda. . Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, [online] Volume 8(1), pp. 81-91. Available at: https://idr.kab.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12493/885

I. Habumugisha . (2022) . Basic Elements of the Quasi- Keplerian Theory of Accretion

I. Karume; S. Tewoldel E. Tebandeke; I.Z. Mukasa-Tebandeke; R. Mbabazi . (2022) . Efficiency of Crude ?-Cyclodextrin in Gold Recovery from Electronic Waste and Soil

S. Frisch, S. Nakato, R. Rissner . (2022) . Split absolutely irreducible integer-valued polynomials over discrete valuation domains . Journal of Algebra, [online] Volume 602, pp. 247-277. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021869322001028

Chapter 2 Print ISBN: 978-93-5547-621-0, eBook ISBN: 978-93-5547-622-7 I. Z. Mukasa-Tebandeke; , P. J. M. Ssebuwufu; , S. A. Nyanzi; , G. W. Nyakairu; , M. Ntale; , F. Lugolobi; and Schumann Andreas. . (2022) . Adsorption Behavior of Acid-Leached Clays in Bleaching of Oil: A Descriptive Study . In: , pp. 12-39

Is’harq-Zubair Mukasa-Tebandeke Pancras John Mukasa Ssebuwufu Steven A. Nyanzi A. Schumann . (2022) . Characterization of Oils Bleached with Clays Using Trace Metals, Peroxide, Acid, and Iodine Values . In: Authors: Is’harq-Zubair Mukasa-Tebandeke Pancras John Mukasa Ssebuwufu Steven A. Nyanzi A. Schumann, In book: Recent Trends in Chemical and Material Sciences, pp. .16-28

I. Z. Mukasa-Tebandeke; P. J. M. Ssebuwufu; S. A. Nyanzi; George Nyakairu; M. Ntale; F. Lugolobi; Schumann Andreas. . (2022) . Adsorption Behavior of Acid-Leached Clays in Bleaching of Oil . American Journal of Analytical Chemistry , 06(06), pp. 495-512

Maasri, A., Jähnig, S.C., Adamescu, M.C., Adrian, R., Baigun, C., Baird, D.J., et al . (2021) . A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research . Ecology Letters(December 2021), pp. 1-9

Nukasa-Tebandeke, I.Z; Karume I,; Ssebuwufu, J,; Wasajja, H.Z., Nankinga, R.; Kansiime, Z. . (2021) . How physicochemical parameters of water varied in a lake: case study of lake Bunyonyi in Kigezi . International journal of advances in chemistry, 7(1), pp. 1-22

Habumugisha, I., Tessema, S.B., Jurua, E and Anguma S.K. . (2020) . On the structure of quasi- Keplerian accretion discs surrounding millisecond X-ray pulsars. . Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy , [online] Volume 41(24). Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12036-020-09643-w

W. Mukisa, J. Yatuha, M. Andama, A. Kasangaki . (2020) . Heavy metal pollution in the main rivers of Rwenzori region, Kasese District South-western Uganda. . Octa Journal of Environmental Research , 8(3), pp. 78-90

N Noreen, A Shiekh, I Habumugisha, S Zaheer and H A Shah . (2020) . Linear analysis of bump on tail instability with non-Maxwellian distribution function . Plasma Res. Express, [online] Volume 2(2). Available at: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2516-1067/ab8e2b

S. Frisch, S. Nakato . (2020) . A graph-theoretic criterion for absolute irreducibility of integer-valued polynomials with square-free denominator . Communications in Algebra , [online] Volume 48(9), pp. 3716-3723. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/00927872.2020.1744618

S. Nakato . (2020) . Non-absolutely irreducible elements in the ring of integer-valued polynomials . Communications in Algebra, [online] Volume 48(4), pp. 1789-1802. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/00927872.2019.1705474

Mukasa-Tebandeke I. Z. ; Karume I. ’ Wasajja H. Z. ; Nankinga R. . (2019) . Improving Quality of Water from Murchison bay Using Clay from Chelel, Kapchorwa District Uganda . Academic Journal of Chemistry , pp. 102-117

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

Mukasa Tebandeke IZ, Karume I, Wasajja HZ and Nankinga R . (2019) . Improving Quality of Water Using Natural Nano-Clay Composites: Isotherms Describing Water Purification Using Fe-Montmorillonite from Chelel, Kapchorwa in Uganda . OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL & SOIL SCIENCE , 3(3), pp. 366-3

S. Frisch, S. Nakato, R. Rissner . (2019) . Sets of lengths of factorizations of integer-valued polynomials on Dedekind domains with finite residue fields . Journal of Algebra, [online] Volume 528, pp. 231-249. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021869319301486

D. Kajunguri, E. B. Are and J.W. Hargrove . (2019) . Improved estimates for extinction probabilities and times to extinction for populations of tsetse (Glossina spp) . PLOS , Neglected Tropical Diseases, 13(4), pp. e0006973

Mutesasira, J I.Z, Mukasa-Tebandeke HZ, Wasajja R, Nankinga . (2019) . Assessing Performance of Cattle Dung and Waste Cooked Foods in Producing Biogas as Single Substrate and Mixed Substrates in Kampala Uganda . Journal of new developments in chemistry, 2, pp. 29-38

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.

A. Antoniou, S. Nakato, R. Rissner . (2018) . Irreducible polynomials in Int(Z) , p. 10. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/00927872.2019.1705474

Isaac Habumugisha, Edward Jurua, Solomon B. Tessema, and Anguma K. Simon . (2018) . The Structure of a Quasi-Keplerian Accretion Disk around Magnetized Stars . The Astrophysical Journal, [online] Volume 859(2), p. 147. Available at: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/aac1ba

I Habumugisha, S K Anguma, E Jurua and L Nazziwa . (2018) . Dust ion acoustic double layers in a 4-component dusty plasma . Indian Journal of Physics, [online] Volume 92, pp. 1049-1054. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12648-018-1169-5

, Mukasa-Tebandeke, I.Z; , Wasajja-Navayojo, Schumann A , Nyakairu G.W and Lugolobi F . (2017) . EVALUATING THE CHANGES IN SURFACE PROPERTIES OF ACID-LEACHED ILIRI CLAY . Global Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry Research, 5(2), pp. 1-24

S. K. Anguma, I. Habumugisha, L. Nazziwa, E. Jurua, N. Noreen . (2017) . Non-Linear Ion-Acoustic Solitary Waves in Electron-Positron-Ion Plasma with Non-Thermal Electrons . Journal of Modern Physics, [online] Volume 8(6), pp. 892-902. Available at: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=76493

Jalira Namugaya and Isaac Habumugisha . (2017) . Current Causes of Girls’ Low Performance in Physical Sciences from Hard-to-reach Secondary Schools in Eastern Uganda . International Journal of Secondary Education, [online] Volume 5(1), pp. 12-15. Available at: https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=193&doi=10.11648/j.ijsedu.20170501.12

Mukasa-Tebandeke I.Z; , Wasajja-Navayojo, Z.H; ., Ssebuwufu, P.J.Ml .,Wasswa, J; ., Nankinga, R; . Lugolobi, F; , Schumann, A. . (2016) . ow Variation of Turbidity of Bleached Oils Characterizes Purity Oil and Bleaching Processes . International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science (IJARCS) , 4(5), pp. 36-65

Habumugisha, I. , Anguma, S. , Jurua, E. and Noreen, N . (2016) . Onset of Linear Instability in a Complex Plasma with Cairns Distributed Electrons . International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics, [online] Volume 6, pp. 1-7. Available at: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=64256

I.Z. Mukasa-Tebandeke; Schumann A; Wasajja-Navoyojo; M. Ntale. . (2016) . Analysis, Characterization and Bleaching Properties of Smectite From Iliri Road Swelling Clays in North Eastern Uganda, Leached in Different Acids . January 2016Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences - Section F Geological Sciences , 35(39)

Mukasa-Tebandeke, I.Z. Wasajja-Navayojo, Z.H. Schumann, A. Lugolobi, F . (2016) . The quality and characteristics of cotton and sunflower oil bleached using clays from Iliri, in North Eastern Uganda . Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Chemistry , 35

Vianney Habakwiha, Simon Katrini Anguma . (2015) . INVESTIGATION OF ACTIVITY LEVELS OF THE RADIONUCLIDES PRESENT IN VOLCANIC SOILS IN KISORO DISTRICT. A CASE OF URANIUM, THORIUM AND POTASSIUM RADIONUCLIDES

I. Z. Mukasa-Tebandeke; P. J. M. Ssebuwufu; S.A. Nyanzi; A. Schumann; M. Ntale; George Nyakairu; F. Lugolobi . (2015) . Distinguishing Kaolinites and Smectite Clays from Central and Eastern Uganda Using Acidity, pH, Colour and Composition . American Journal of Analytical Chemistry , 06(01), pp. 58-70

I. Z. Mukasa-Tebandeke; P. J. M. Ssebuwufu; S. A. Nyanzi; A. Schumann; Nyakairu, George; Ntale, M.; Lugolobi, F. . (2015) . The Elemental, Mineralogical, IR, DTA and XRD Analyses Characterized Clays and Clay Minerals of Central and Eastern Uganda . Advances in Materials Physics and Chemistry , 05(02), pp. 67-86

Milton Chebet, Constance Nsibambi, Justine Otala, D.T. Goon . (2014) . Prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Kampala central, Uganda . African Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, [online] Volume 20(4). Available at: https://journals.co.za/doi/10.10520/EJC166100

Isaac Habumugisha, Akoba Rashidah and Chukondo Geoffrey . (2014) . A Holistic Approach to Ordinary level Physics Practicals . Available at: https://www.lap-publishing.com/extern/listprojects

Isaac Habumugisha, Simon K. Anguma and Edward Jurua . (2013) . A Study of dust ion acoustic solitary waves with a streaming ion beam . Available at: https://www.lap-publishing.com/extern/listprojects

Isaac Habumugisha and Charles Tushabomwe Kazooba . (2013) . Modelling economic viability of renewable sources of energy . Available at: https://www.lap-publishing.com/extern/listprojects

W F Laurance, D. Carolina Useche, …F Zamzani . (2012) . Averting biodiversity collapse in tropical forest protected areas . Nature, 489, pp. 290–294

A Kasangaki, R Bitariho, P Shaw, M M Robbins, A McNeilage . (2011) . Long-term ecological and socio-economic changes in and around bwindi impenetrable national park, South-Western Uganda . In: A J Plumptre, Long-term changes in Africa's western rift valley, pp. 117-139

A. Kasangaki, L. J. Chapman, J. S. Balirwa . (2008) . Land use and the ecology of benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages of high altitude rainforest streams in Uganda . Freshwater Biology, 53(4). London: Blackwell Publishing Ltd, pp. 681-697

M VAN HEIST, D SHEIL, R BITARIHO, A KASANGAKI . (2008) . Financing forest conservation in Uganda . ETFRN News, pp. 114-120

Ar McNeilage, M M Robbins, M Gray, W Olupot, D Babaasa, R Bitariho, A Kasangaki, H Rainer, S Asuma, G Mugiri, J Baker . (2007) . Census of the mountain gorilla Gorilla beringei beringei population in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda . Oryx, 40(4), pp. 419 - 427

A Kasangaki, Ds Babaasa, J Efitre, A McNeilage, R Bitariho . (2006) . Links between anthropogenic perturbations and benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in Afromontane forest streams in Uganda . Hydrobiologia, 563, pp. 231-245

D Babaasa, G Eilu, A Kasangaki, Rt Bitariho, A McNeilage . (2004) . Gap characteristics and regeneration in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda . African Journal of Ecology, 42(3), pp. 217-224

A Kasangaki, R Kityo, J Kerbis . (2003) . Diversity of rodents and shrews along an elevational gradient in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, south-western Uganda . African Journal of Ecology, 41(2), pp. 115-123

Projects

Site Selection to Protect Papyrus Endemic Biodiversity in Uganda

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

Development of a wetlands’ health index using benthic macroinvertebrates and fish in South western Uganda

Faculty of Science