Elly Katunguka

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Eli Katunguka
Born1955 (age 66–67)
Uganda
NationalityUganda
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine)
(Master of Veterinary Science)
University of Glasgow
(Doctor of Philosophy)
OccupationVeterinarian, academic administrator
Years active1980 - present
Known forAdministrative skills
TitleVice Chancellor
Kyambogo University

Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya is a Ugandan veterinarian, academic and academic administrator. He is the Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University, one of Uganda's public universities. He was appointed to that position in February 2014.[1] Prior to that, he served at the Director of Postgraduate studies at Makerere University, the oldest and largest public university in the country.[2]

Background and education[]

He was born in the Western Region of Uganda circa 1955. He attended Ntare School for his high school education. He studied at Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university, graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He went on to earn a Master of Veterinary Science degree, also from Makerere. His Doctor of Philosophy was obtained from the University of Glasgow in Scotland.[2]

Career[]

Starting in 1979, Katunguka worked at Makerere University, starting as a teaching assistant and then assistant lecturer, lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, and full professor. For twenty years, Katunguka was part of the senior academicians and academic administrators at the university.[2]

In February 2014, he was appointed acting vice chancellor of Kyambogo University.[3] In March 2019, he was appointed as Chairman of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE), for the next five years.[4]

Publications[]

  • Biryomumaisho, S., Katunguka-Rwakishaya, E., & Rubaire-Akiiki, C. M. (2003). Serum biochemical changes in experimental Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei infection in Small East Africa goats. Veterinarski arhiv, 73(3), 167-180.
  • Biryomumaisho, S., Rwakishaya, E. K., Melville, S. E., Cailleau, A., & Lubega, G. W. (2013). Livestock trypanosomosis in Uganda: parasite heterogeneity and anaemia status of naturally infected cattle, goats and pigs. Parasitology research, 112(4), 1443-1450.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00436-013-3275-9
  • Mugimu, C. B., Nakabugo, M. G., & Katunguka-Rwakishaya, E. (2013). Developing Capacity for Research and Teaching in Higher Education: A Case of Makerere University. World Journal of Education, 3(6), 33-45.https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1158785
  • Tweyongyere, R., Mawa, P. A., Emojong, N. O., Mpairwe, H., Jones, F. M., Duong, T., ... & Elliott, A. M. (2009). Effect of praziquantel treatment of Schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy on intensity of infection and antibody responses to schistosome antigens: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Infectious Diseases, 9(1), 1-10.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1471-2334-9-32

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Anguyo, Innocent (13 February 2014). "Kyambogo University Gets New Acting Vice Chancellor". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Administrator (2 April 2012). "Dr. Elly Katunguka, Man On A Mission". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  3. ^ Mujuni, Raymond (19 June 2014). "Kyambogo Vice Chancellor Office Smooth: Professor Katunguka". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  4. ^ Uganda Radio Network (27 March 2019). "Museveni appoints Prof Eli Katunguka as NCHE chairperson". Daily Monitor Quoting Uganda Radio Network. Kampala. Retrieved 27 March 2019.

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