Team
Prof. Maud Kamatenesi
Former Vc Bishop Stuart Univ
PROF. MAUD KAMATENESI MUGISHA
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Professor Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha is an esteemed academician and researcher specializing in medical ethnobotany, bio prospecting, and natural resource management. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Ethnobotany and Bioprospecting from Makerere University (2000-2004), a UNESCO-MAB Diploma in Scientific Research (2000-2007), a Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management from Makerere University (1994-1997), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Makerere University (1993-1994), and a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology from Makerere University (1990-1993).
Professor Kamatenesi-Mugisha has received numerous research awards, including:
– Sida (2010-2011) for integrating nutri-medicinal plants into healthcare delivery in Uganda.
– Carnegie (2008-2011) for analyzing nutri-medicinal plants for immunocompromised individuals, including those with HIV/AIDS.
– VICRES (2006-2011) for ethno-botanical products for insect pest management in the Lake Victoria Basin.
– NORAD (2006-2008) for integrating medicinal plants as nutritional supplements in healthcare delivery in Uganda.
– AICAD research grants focused on gender and medicinal plants in healthcare (2003-2010).
Her notable projects include coordinating water tank donations for rainwater harvesting with Rotary International and collaborating on community-based reproductive healthcare interventions with traditional birth attendants in Uganda.
Professor Kamatenesi-Mugisha has published extensively, with key publications on medicinal plants used in malaria treatment, antibacterial and antifungal properties of wild nutraceutical plants, and ethnobotanical uses of various plant species in Uganda. Her work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, European Journal of Medicinal Plants, and Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology.
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Her profiles can be found on: https://africanscientists.africa/business- directory/
Dr. Godwin Anywar
Makerere University Kampala
DR. GODWIN ANYWAR
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0926-1832
Dr. Anywar Godwin is a researcher, academician and entrepreneur and author. He completed his
doctorate from the prestigious Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy & Immunology in Leipzig, Germany,
the Institute for Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig and Makerere University, Kampala on
a split site model, where he investigated the anti-HIV-1, immunomodulatory activity and cytotoxicity of
medicinal plants used by herbalists for treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. He currently
lectures at the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology & Biotechnology at Makerere University. His
research interests are in the field of natural product development, pharmacognosy, ethnobotany and
ethnopharmacology. He is passionate about research and has authored several papers, and book
chapters in international peer reviewed journals, and is currently working on a couple of book projects as
author and editor. Dr. Anywar is a member of several professional bodies and such as the Society for
Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, the International Society for Ethnopharmacology,
American Society of Pharmacognosy and the International Society of Ethnopharmacology among others.
Anywar currently serves as the vice president of the Uganda Textbook Academic & Non-Fiction Writers
Association (UTANA) and is a reviews editor, for the journal frontiers in Pharmacology –
Ethnopharmacology. He is also a member of the Trialect science & minds platform at
https://scienceandminds.com/ as an expert providing consulting services on, journal writing, grant writing,
and, research and the African Scientists Directory:
His profiles can be found on: https://africanscientists.africa/business- directory/godwin/
— Publications for the last 5 years–
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110159
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1231006
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04178-3
Mr. Nelson Abiti
Uganda National Museum
DR. NELSON ABITI
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DR. NELSON ABITI is a PhD candidate specializing in Museology . He holds an MA in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas with a specialization in African Arts from the University of East Anglia, UK. Since 2018, he servs as the Principal Conservator and Curator of Ethnography at the Uganda National Museum. His professional experience and academic background are dedicated to the preservation and study of cultural heritage, with a particular focus on African ethnographic collections. Through his work and research, he aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Africa’s rich cultural history.
Education
2018-Todate PhD candidate (History-Specialising in Museology) University of the Western Cape
2014-2015 MA Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas (Specialised African
Arts) University of East Anglia, UK
Professional Experience
2018-Todate Principal Conservator-Museum service/Curator Ethnography-Uganda National
Museum.
2020-2024 Co-I, Education, Justice and Memory Network (EDJAM) project managed by the
Bristol University. We work with Co-I Kate Moles from Cardiff University on the
‘Theme: heritage, Education and Everyday life’.
2018-2019 Co-I, Informal learning in Post conflict situation through mobile. In partnership
with Refugee Law Project and the University of Bath, UK on evaluating the
mobile exhibition for Uganda National Museum under the grant of Arts and
Humanities Research Council.
2020-2021 Curriculum Advisor, Africa, ‘Museum Futures- Training Programme for African
Museums managed by Goethe institute- Germany’.
Professional Experience: Exhibitions/ Curation
2019-2020 Co-curation on ‘Unseen Archive of Idi Amin’ at Uganda National Museum and Travelling
to rural towns (Partnership with University of Michigan, University of Western Australia).
2017-2018 Co-Curation on Milk: Drink Deeply at Uganda National Museum (Partnership with Zurich
University, Ethnographic Museum and Igongo Cultural Institute Museum).
2013 Coordinator and co-Curation on ‘Road to reconciliation’ Post conflict memorial exhibition
at Uganda national Museum. (Partnership with Norwegian Directorate of Cultural
Heritage).
Abiti Adebo Nelson- Curriculum Vitae, 2022.
Publications
Abiti, N. A. (2018). 6. The Road to Reconciliation. Museum Practice, Community Memorials and Collaborations
in Uganda. In Museum Cooperation between Africa and Europe (pp. 83-96). Transcript-Verlag.
Abiti, N. A., & Laely, T. (2021). Towards a renewed Concept of Museum in Africa–and in Europe.
https://www.zeitgeschichte-digital.de/doks/frontdoor/index/index/docId/2222
Paulson, J., Abiti, N., Bermeo Osorio, J., Charria Hernández, C. A., Keo, D., Manning, P. & Shanks, K. (2020).
Education as site of memory: developing a research agenda. International Studies in Sociology of
Education, 29(4), 429-451.
Peterson, D. R., & Abiti, N. (2021). Collecting obsolete things at the Uganda Museum 1. In National Museums in
Africa (pp. 93-109). Routledge.
Dr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills
Prometra Uganda
DR. SEKAGYA YAHAYA HILLS
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Currently a PhD candidate at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (2017-present), he brings a wealth of experience and education to his multifaceted career. Dr. Sekagya holds a Diploma in Law with First Class honors from the Law Development Centre (2016-2017), a Master of Public Health from Bugema University (2012-2015), and a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from Makerere University Medical School (1987-1993). Additionally, he has acquired diplomas in Environmental Science from Makerere Institute of Environment (2002-2003) and extensive training in traditional medicine through apprenticeships with Buyijja Traditional Healers (2005-2010) and African Healers (1994-2000).
Dr. Sekagya’s professional roles include serving as the Katikiro of the Royal Hereditary Institution of Namuyonjo-Bulondoganyi in Bugerere under the Buganda Kingdom, Secretary of the Board of Directors for the International Indigenous HIV & AIDS Corporation based in Canada, and Director of PROMETRA Uganda, the national chapter of PROMETRA International. He is the Founding Director of the Dr. Sekagya Institute of Traditional Medicine and holds membership in several significant organizations, including the Uganda National Integrated Forum for traditional health practitioners, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards’ Technical Committee on Health Services Standards, the Research and Ethics Committee of THETA-REC, and various traditional health associations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sekagya has successfully designed and implemented numerous projects. As a Biovision grantee for over a decade (2010-2023), he has promoted ecological organic agriculture, traditional medicine, and environmental conservation in Mpigi District. His initiatives also include a decade-long project with the Ford Foundation (2000-2010) aimed at building capacity among traditional healers in Uganda and a collaborative project with ICIPE Kenya (2008-2011) to enhance the effectiveness of traditional medicine in marginalized communities.
Dr. Sekagya’s ongoing projects include the Solution-Oriented Research for Development Program (SOR4D), focusing on the role of museums as agents of change in traditional medicine knowledge transfer in Uganda (2023-2026).
His profiles can be found on: https://africanscientists.africa/business- directory/
Dr. Jacqueline Grigo
University of Zurich
DR. JACQUELINE GRIGO
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Dr. Jacqueline Grigo is a prominent figure in the field of museum studies and ethnology, actively engaged in addressing critical issues surrounding cultural heritage, museum practices, and decolonization. Based in Switzerland, she has contributed significantly to reshaping the discourse on ethnographic museums, particularly through her research and collaborative projects focusing on African studies and political anthropology.
Currently serving as an associate researcher at the University of Zurich’s Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies since November 2019, Dr. Grigo brings extensive academic and practical insights to her role. Her academic journey includes earning a PhD from the University of Zurich, marking her longstanding commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
Dr. Grigo’s professional affiliations underscore her dedication to international dialogue and scholarly exchange. She is an active member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), particularly involved in the International Committee of Museums of Ethnography (ICME). These memberships highlight her advocacy for inclusive museum practices and collaborative approaches between museums in Europe and Africa.
Her research publications delve into pressing topics such as restitution, museum cooperation, and the decolonization of museum collections. Noteworthy contributions include her work on “Museum Cooperation between Africa and Europe,” examining new paradigms for collaboration that challenge historical power dynamics inherent in museum practices. Dr. Grigo’s insights are pivotal in fostering mutual understanding and equitable partnerships across continents.
In summary, Dr. Jacqueline Grigo’s scholarly endeavors and institutional engagements exemplify her leadership in promoting ethical museum practices and fostering intercultural dialogues. Her work continues to influence the evolving landscape of museum studies, advocating for museums to embrace pluralistic perspectives and engage meaningfully with diverse communities worldwide.
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Mr Amon Mugume
Uganda National Museum
MR. AMON MUGUME
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Amon Mugume is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Zoology at Makerere University. He holds a Certificate in Museums Collections Care Management from the British Museum (2012), a Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology from Makerere University (2008-2011), and a Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) (2004-2006). Additionally, he has obtained various certificates in computer applications, hardware and software maintenance, computer networking, and statistical analysis using SPSS from the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) (March-June, 2008).
**Work Experience**
Amon is a Conservator of Natural History at the Uganda National Museum, where he is responsible for the collection, documentation, preparation, conservation, preservation, and presentation of the museum’s natural history collection. He coordinates an international collaborative partnership between the Uganda National Museum, Igongo Cultural Institute in Mbarara, and the University of Zurich, Switzerland, since 2015. Amon also coordinates paleontological field excavations with Professor Laura MacLatchy from the University of Michigan and Dr. Robert Kityo as Principal Investigators since 2010.
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Dr. James Tumusiime
Igongo Cultural Center
DR. JAMES TUMUSIIME
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Dr. James Rwehabura Tumusiime holds a BSc in Agriculture (Hons) from Makerere University (MUK), a Diploma in Journalism from the UK, and an MBA from ESAMI/Maastricht. He has been awarded honorary PhDs from the United Graduate College in Stresborough, Tennessee, USA, and Pentecostal University of Uganda.
He is the Founder, Chairman, and Executive Director of the Igongo Cultural Centre and Country Hotel.
**Authorship**
Dr. Tumusiime is an accomplished author with several books to his name:
1. What Makes Africans Laugh: Reflections of an Entrepreneur in Humour, Media and Culture (Fountain Publishers, 2013
2. Uganda 30 Years: 1962-1992** (Fountain Publishers, 1992)
3. Talking Politics (and being understood)** (Co-authored with Carla Schutte, Fredrich-Ebert-Stiftung/Fountain Publishers, 1997)
4. Entanda Y’Omugambi Worunyankore-Rukiga** (Fountain Publishers, 2008)
5. Bogi Benda Cartoon Strip Books (The Standard, Nairobi, 1981-1990): The first internationally syndicated African comic strip published in books.
Dr. Tumusiime’s contributions to literature, culture, and tourism have made a significant impact in Uganda and beyond.
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Dr. Thomas Laely
University of Zurich
Dr. Thomas Laely is a renowned scholar and associate researcher at the University of Zurich’s Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies since November 2019. Based in Switzerland, Dr. Laely has extensive expertise in museum studies, museology, heritage and culture, African studies, and political anthropology. He earned his PhD from the University of Zurich in 1995.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Laely has actively contributed to the academic and professional communities through his memberships in several esteemed organizations. He has been an ordinary member of the International Committee of Museums of Ethnography (ICME) under the International Council of Museums (ICOM) since 2011, a steering committee member of the Swiss Society of African Studies since 1988, and a member of the Société Suisse d’Ethnologie since 1977. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Société des Africanistes in Paris.
Dr. Laely’s scholarly contributions include numerous publications on diverse topics such as the decolonization of museum practices, provenance research, and the integration of traditional knowledge in contemporary settings. Some of his notable works include:
– “Towards mutuality in international museum cooperation: Reflections on a Swiss-Ugandan cooperative museum project” (Stedelijk Studies, 2019).
– “Restitution and beyond in contemporary museum work” (Contemporary Journal of African Studies, 2020).
– “Local Juridical Authority as Intangible Heritage Practice” (Heritage Practices in Africa, 2022).
He has also edited and authored several significant books and chapters, including “Museum Cooperation between Africa and Europe” (2018) and “The Museum of Other People: From Colonial Acquisitions to Cosmopolitan Exhibitions” (2023).
Dr. Laely’s work reflects a commitment to fostering international cooperation in museum practices and advancing the understanding of cultural heritage through both historical and contemporary lenses.
His profile can be found on: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3735-5406 …………………………………………………………………………….
Dr. Jacqueline Grigo
Project Coordinator Switzerland