Dr. Sam Sessanga is an animal geneticist at MAAIF with a strong focus on livestock breeding and genetics. His work involves improving local breeds to enhance productivity and resilience, reflecting a deep commitment to animal science and sustainable livestock development. His technical expertise supports national efforts to strengthen the livestock sector through evidence-based breeding strategies.
Ms. Sheila Claire Butungi did a course on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in support of Innovation sponsored by SIDA, conducted by WIPO, and Swedish PRY. This course had a component on Access and Benefit Sharing. She has also had several other engagements with the WIPO office following this course.
Grants/Program Management / Procurement practitioner at UNCST. Florences public profiles showcase roles in grants management, procurement, and programme administration within UNCST, as well as earlier academic work on post-harvest technologies. Her experience in grant administration, stakeholder coordination, and project compliance makes her well placed to advise on institutional procedures for ABS projects, benefit-sharing mechanisms, and […]
Dr. Esther Katuura is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Plant Sciences & Biotechnology at Makerere University, Uganda. With over 26 years of experience in teaching and research, she specializes in tropical medicinal and nutritional plants, focusing on indigenous knowledge of antimalarial herbs, preclinical research, and evidence-based product development.
Clare Namayanja is a regulatory affairs specialist at the National Drug Authority (NDA) in Uganda, where she contributes to the oversight and regulation of pharmaceutical products. Holding a masters degree, she possesses a strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and […]
Isaac Kabongo is a specialist in biodiversity and microbial genetic resources, working with ECO on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) initiatives in Uganda. His work focuses on generating genetic resources from soil, with a particular emphasis on microbes, which are valuable for pharmaceutical research and development. Isaac has a strong understanding of the Convention on Biological […]
Mr. Aggrey Rwetsiba retired in 2025 as the Senior Monitoring and Research Coordinator at the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), serving as the National Focal Point for Protected Areas under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). With extensive experience in biodiversity conservation, Mr. Rwetsiba has actively contributed to Ugandas implementation of the CBD, focusing on sustainable […]
Kawoya William is a genetics specialist with extensive knowledge in biodiversity science and conservation. He has a strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), enabling him to contribute effectively to policy development, research, and capacity-building initiatives that ensure the sustainable use […]
He is a Veterinary Surgeon and animal breeding scientist with 14 years of experience in the sustainable management of domestic livestock biodiversity, with a specific interest in Ruminants. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications as well as policy documents such as the National Animal Breeding Strategy and Action Plan, which is currently undergoing stakeholder consultation.
Deogratias Tumuhaise is a Wetland Officer at Ugandas Ministry of Water and Environment and posts about wetlands and climate work on sector platforms, indicating a site-level conservation focus aligned with the Convention on Biological Diversity. His background in Ramsar site activities and wetland restoration suggests familiarity with in-situ conservation obligations and the need to consult […]
