Assoc. Prof. Ndyomugyenyi Elly Kurobuza

Ndyomugyenyi holds a BSc (Zoology/Animal Science) from Makerere University, an MSc (Animal Science) from Makerere University, and a PhD (Non-ruminant Nutrition) from Gulu University. Ndyomugyenyi started his academic career in 2008 as Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Gulu University and Part-time Lecturer at Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere University in 2009. He became a permanent Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Gulu University in 2010, rose to Senior Lecturer position in 2014, and Associate Professor in 2022. Ndyomugyenyi was a principle investigator of Innovations at Makerere Committee (I@Mak.Com) funded project titled “Evaluation of the nutritional value of Java plum beans in broiler diets” (2006-2008). Ndyomugyenyi was a Principle Investigator of MasterCard funded project coordinated by RUFORUM titled “Enhancing Pig Production and Marketing for Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda” (2017-2021). Ndyomugyenyi is passionate about rural communities where he has trained several farmer groups under different organizations including; National Agricultural Advisory Services (2004-2007), African Institute for Capacity Development in collaboration with JICA (2008-2018), Private Sector Foundation Uganda in collaboration with Business Uganda Development Scheme (2010-2012), Kawempe Home Care (2013-2014), and M-LISADA Organization (2016 – 2017).