Full First Name(s)
Donald Rugira
Title (honorific)
Dr
Academic Qualifications
PhD (2010, Makerere University); MBA (2016, Amity University); MSc (2003, Makerere University); BSc (1997, Makerere University)
Brief Biography (English)

Dr Kungonza is a passionate animal scientist, currently an Associate Professor of animal agriculture, apiculture, animal breeding and genetics at Makerere University. He gets goosebumps from helping others succeed, a process catalyst, a mountaineer, science mentor, and a change agent; an ardent mountaineer, journal editor, peer reviewer, and passionate researcher. Dr. Kungonza is highly motivated, and result-driven, with 20 years of teaching, and collaborative research engagement focused on optimising agricultural productivity through performance improvement of a wide array of African animal genetic resources. Dr Kungonza studied, published on, and farmed pigs, goats, cattle, and various poultry; possess international expertise in livestock breeding and genetics as well as in apiculture. He enjoys developing curricula that transform learners into doers and better citizens. 

Job Title
Associate Professor
Primary Organisation
Makerere University
Website Address for Primary Organisation
African Country
Uganda
African Region
East Africa

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