Dr. Atube Francis

Lecturer

Dr. Francis Atube is a Lecturer, researcher, field worker, and educationist with proven ethical and professional track record in areas of Education, agricultural extension, climate change, project management and the biological sciences. He attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany/Zoology, post graduate Diploma in project planning and management, Diploma in Biological science Education and a Master of Science in Agricultural extension/Education. Dr. Francis Atube attained his PhD in Agriculture and Applied Biosciences. The PhD thesis focused on “Perceived effects of Climate Change on crop productivity and adaptation strategies developed by smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda”. The focus in this study was on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) as an adaptation strategy developed by smallholder farmers to the effects of climate change in northern Uganda. Dr. Francis’s research interest is in climate change and adaptation.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Agriculture and Applied Biosciences (2022) from Gulu University
  • Agricultural Extension/Education (2013) from Makerere University
  • Post Graduate diploma in Project Planning and Management (DPPM) (2013) from Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
  • Botany/Zoology (2003) from Makerere University
  • Bachelor of philosophy (1995) from Urbaniana University, Italy
  • Diploma in Education (Secondary) (1997) from the National Teacher’s Collage Unyama under the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK)

Research Interests

My research interests are in the areas of sustainable agriculture and climate change adaptation strategies, with a focus on Climate-Smart Agriculture practices that enhance resilience and productivity. I am particularly interested in exploring how agricultural systems can mitigate impacts of climate change while supporting local livelihoods. Additionally, I am dedicated to studying the socio-economic dynamics of refugee and host communities, aiming to develop inclusive solutions for food security and resilience. My work also extends to transitional justice, examining how post-conflict recovery processes can integrate environmental sustainability and social equity. Overall, my goal is to contribute to resilient, equitable, and climate-resilient agricultural and community systems

Publications

Alidri, A., Uramba, E., Anicia, F., Apio, W., Ochen, P., Kabwijamu, P., Okello, S., Nyamungu, P., Giramiya, E., Musaasizi, R., Tumanye, S., Awor, S., Atube, F., & Okumu, C. (2025). . (2025) . The Silent Impact of Pandemic: COVID-19 and Adolescent-Youth Reproductive Health in Acholi Sub-Region in Uganda . East African Journal of Health and Science, 8(3)
Mbazalire, E., Alidri, A., Okello, S., Christine, A., Atube, F., Okello, C., Mogensen, H., & Okumu, C. (2025) . (2025) . Historizing Gender in Household Production and Use of Cooking Fuels in Amuru District, Northern Uganda . East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 8(2)
Agatha, A., Atube, F., Okello, S., Aoyo, C., Ringitho, R., Okello, C., & Okumu, C. (2025). . (2025) . Unpacking the Concept “Green Charcoal,” A Cooking Fuel Innovation: The Gulu University Interdisciplinary Experience . East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, [online] Volume 8(2). Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajenr/article/view/3424
Francis.A., Ojara.B.C., Richard.L.L., Daniel.M.O., Charles.N.O. . (2025) . Determinants of finger millet farmers’ choice of adaptation strategies to climate change in northern Uganda . Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44279-025-00277-6
Atube, F., Okello, M. D,, Nyeko, M., Malinga, G. M., Omony, W. G., Okello, I. U. (2025) . (2025) . Analysis of Seasonal Rainfall Trends and Farmers’ Perceptions of Rainfall Variability Impacts in Amuru District, Uganda . Ipolto; Preprint
Okello, S., Alidri, A., Mbazalire, E., Aoyo, C., Atube, F., Collins, O., & Okumu, C. N. (2024). . (2024) . Experiences with Green Charcoal: A Gender Consideration of Rural and Urban Households in Gulu District . East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(1)
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Basil Mugonola, George William Omony & Ipolto Okello-Uma . (2022) . Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda
Atube, Francis; Malinga, Geoffrey M; Nyeko, Martine; Okello, Daniel M; Mugonola, Basil; Omony, George William; Okello-Uma, Ipolto(2022) . (2022) . Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda . CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 3
Daniel Micheal Okello, Irine Akite, Francis Atube,Stephen Wamala Kalule and Duncan Ongeng . (2022) . Examining the relationship between farmers’ characteristics and access to agricultural extension: Empirical evidence from northern Uganda . The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 29(4), pp. 439-461
Opiro, R., Moses, O. A., Opoke, R., Oloya, F. A., Nakafu, E., Iwiru, T., ... & Opiyo, E. A. (2022) . (2022) . Spatial Distribution of Tsetse Flies and Trypanosome Infection Status in a Vector Genetic Transition Zone in Northern Uganda . Journal of Parasitology Research, 2022, p. 6
Francis Atube, Daniel M. Okello, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko & Ipolto Okello-Uma . (2022) . Farmers’ adaptation to climate change and crop yield: a case of Amuru and Apac districts of Northern Uganda . International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability , 20(5), pp. 967-981
Opiro, R., Opoke, R., Angwech, H., Nakafu, E., Oloya, F. A., Openy, G., ... & Opiyo, E. A. (2021) . (2021) . Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of northwestern Uganda , p. 12
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Simon Peter Alarakol & Ipolto Okello-Uma . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Available at: https://agricultureandfoodsecurity.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40066-020-00279-1
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Simon Peter Alarakol and Ipolto Okello‑Uma (2021) . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Agriculture & Food Security, 10, p. 6
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Simon Peter Alarakol and Ipolto Okello‑Uma; Agriculture & Food Security. (2021) . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Agriculture & Food Security, 10(6)
Francis Atube1*, Geoffrey M. Malinga2, Martine Nyeko3, Daniel M. Okello4, Simon Peter Alarakol5 and Ipolto Okello‑Uma6 . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Agriculture & Food Security, 10(6)
Atube, Francis; Okello, Daniel M; Malinga, Geoffrey M; Nyeko, Martine; Okello-Uma, Ipolto; International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, Taylor & Francis, . (2020) . Farmers’ adaptation to climate change and crop yield: a case of Amuru and Apac districts of Northern Uganda . International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability , 20(4), pp. 967-981
Geoffrey Maxwell Malinga, Kalori Baana, Karlmax Rutaro, Robert Opoke, Francis Atube, Hector Opika-Opoka, Christine Oryema . (2020) . An ethnobotanical study of plants used for the treatment of malaria in Budondo sub-county, Eastern Uganda . Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 19

Projects

NISHATI project
    Dr. Atube Francis(member)
Building Stronger Universities Phase 4 (BSU4) project
    Dr. Alidri Agatha, Amongin Helen Christine, Dr. Atube Francis(Member)
UPCHAIN Project
    Dr. Alidri Agatha(Project Coordinator), Dr. Atube Francis(member)

Supervision

• Norman Isaac 19/U/2586/MSE/PS in October 2023
• Ojara Bosco Christopher 21/U/2485/MSE/PS in July 2024
• Lanyero Pauline 22/U/1072/MSE/PS in November 2025

More Information

INTERNAL EXAMINER

  • Akena Junior 22/U/0899/MAC/PS April 2025: “Environmental security and Water conflicts: Exploring conflicts over swamps in Tororo District.”
  • Alule Jimmy Rhombe 20/U/0014/PhD-HU/PS “Indigenous Knowledge: Implications for sustainable management of forest resources among the Lugbara in Yumbe district, Northern Uganda”
  • Mukisa Daniel 23/U/0439/MME/PS Climate Smart Agricultural practices and resilience of smallholder farmers. A case of from climate victims to climate heroes project in Omoro district”
  • Asiimwe Juliet 23/U/0542/PS “Adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers to the effect of weather variability on millet and bean yield in Omoro district”

DOCTORAL COMMITTEE

Member of the doctoral committee of:

  • Bindhe Fred 25/U/0004/PhD-HU/PS “Crop suitability, Climate change and land cover change in Northern Uganda”
  • Aoyo Christine 18/U/2513/PhD “The role of gender in potential uptake of green charcoal among smallholder farmers’ households in Northern Uganda”