SHORT CV
BIO-DATA
Names: Majaliwa Mwanjalolo Jackson-Gilbert
Marital status: Married and father of five children
Born: Bukavu, 22/04/1964
Contact address: [email protected]; [email protected]
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
LVEMP/World Bank scholarship, 2000-2004
DAAD in country scholarship, 1995-1998
DAAD in region scholarship, 1990-1994
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1999-2004 : PhD (Makerere University, Soil Science)
1995-1998: Master Environnemental Sciences (Makerere University)
1983-1988: Licence appliquée a l’enseignement de la Physique (Institut Supérieur
Pédagogique de Bukavu- D.R.C) (5 years of applied Physics)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Applied physics
Environmental Sciences
Soil and water conservation
Hydrological modelling
Irrigation
Modeling, GIS and RS
MEMBERSHIP
Member of the American Geophysical Union
Member of the African Crop Science Society
Member of the Soil Science Society of East Africa
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
2007: Scientific and Proposal Writing, CTA/Netherlands and RUFORUM
2007: Scientific writing, RUFORUM
2007: Innovation system in Agriculture, RUFORUM, CTA Netherlands
2006: Geo-informatics, ITC-UNU, Nairobi- Kenya
2006 : Writting winning proposals, ASARECA -CIAT
2005: GIS and remote sensing, ITC-UNU-Makerere University
2004: GIS and Remote sensing, ITC-Makerere University
2002: Philosophy of research, Faculty of Arts-Makerere University
1998: GIS and remote sensing, MUIENR- Uganda
1994: Research methods, ISP-Bukavu
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2011: Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Geo-Informatics and climatic Sciences, Makerere
University
2008: Associate Professor, Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources
2005: Part time Lecturer Soil Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere-University
1988-1989: Part time Lecturer, Institut Supérieur de l’Audio-visuel, Bukavu-D.R.C
1989-1995. Assistant lecturer, Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu, D.R.C
Facilitator in RS and GIS training:
Oct 2006: Training of Prime west staff
Feb 2006: Training of districts officers from: Mbale district
Feb-March 2005: Participants (District officers: Bugiri District-Uganda)
Sept-Dec 2004: participants (Students at the Faculty of Agriculture, lecturer Gulu University-Uganda)
Training of professionals in Soil erosion assessment
June 2007: Training of Environmental Officers National Environmental Management Authority (West Nile
region Uganda)
November 2006: Training of Environmental Officers National Environmental Management Authority
(Northern Uganda)
May 2006: Training of Environmental Officers for National Environmental Management Authority (Western
Uganda)
March 2006: Training of Environmental Officers for National Environmental Management Authority (Eastern
Uganda)
COMPLETED AND CURRENT RESARCH ACTIVITIES
Completed
Collaborative Research Grants:
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Effect of land use change in pollution loading in the great lakes of D.R. Congo, IFS
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Mapping soil of Nsumba and Obayia model villages in Uganda (Sept 2006- April 2007), I@mak
Amount ($30,000)
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GIS Applications to strengthen decentralized local government planning and decision making in
rice production systems of Uganda. Donor: Rockefeller Foundation (2004-2006).
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Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project, World Bank funded project (1998-2005),
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Enhancing stakeholders’ capacity to manage natural resources using participatory approaches in
Uganda. Donor: Network of Ugandan Researchers and Research Users (2002).
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Combining Systematic and Participatory Approaches for Developing and Promoting Sustainable
Land and Water Management. Donor: European Union (2000-2002).
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Water balance studies to mitigate drought induced crop failure in the Lake Kyoga basin. Donor:
Rockefeller Foundation (2001-2003).
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Land Use and Climate Change Effects on livelihoods and Sediment and Carbon loading in the
Lake Tanganyika Region , START (July 2007- April 2008),
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Soil survey and land capability of Namakera vermiculate mine, (July to September, 2007),
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Soil and land use mapping for the Sub-saharan Challenge Programme, Lake Kivu Pilot site.
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Work package leader “soil erosion component” Restoration of forests of east Africa and Indian
Ocean. EU funded project (2006- 2009).
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Sustainable Land Management Approaches to Mitigate and Reduce Vulnerability to Climate
Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Uganda, IFPRI/World Bank
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SNF-Kampala Project, IDRC, January to September 2007,
Integrated Watershed Management in Eastern Africa , EU-project (2008-2010)
University Capacity Building in Integrated Sanitation Management, EU-project (2009-2011)
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Adapting Integrated Watershed Management for Productivity and Beneficial Conservation of
Agricultural Landscapes in the Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site (PLS), FARA, (2007-2010),
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Climate change effect on crop re distribution in Uganda, RUFORUM
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Assessment of the spatio-temporal bovine migratory routes and trans-boundary animal diseases
infestation in Uganda, RUFORUM
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Integrated Sanitation Management in Eastern Africa , EU-project
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Enhancing resilience of agricultural communities to climate change and variability in Eastern
Uganda and Albertine Rift
Ongoing research
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Non-point pollution loading into Lake Kivu, RUFORUM
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Enhancing climate change adaptation through building collaborative academic and research
capacity at Mekelle University, Ethiopia; Rockefeller Foundation
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Enhancing field crop and fish production by the integration of aquaculture with agriculture; VLIR
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The effect of land use practices on pollution dynamics in the highlands of Uganda, IAEA
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Enhancing field crop and fish production by the integration of aquaculture with agriculture, VLRI
(2012-2013)
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Assessing the impacts of climate variability and change on agricultural systems in Eastern Africa
while enhancing the region’s capacity to undertake integrated assessment of vulnerabilities to
future changes in climate, AgMIP project (2012-2014)
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Enhancing Adaptive Capacity of Communities to Climate Change Induced Water Challenges using
ICT in Uganda, IDRC sponsored project (2011-2014)
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Establishing and piloting postgraduate programmes in countries emerging from conflicts of Eastern
and Central Africa, project sponsored by EDULINK II, 2013-2016.
Summer School co-organized with Siegen University
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Climate change and food security, Kabale-Uganda; (June 2010- 2011) DAAD
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Climate change vulnerability, Soroti-Uganda, 13-23rd November, 2011DAAD
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Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor - Natural hazards, climate change,
governance and human rights, Nairobi 3-17th December, 2011, DAAD
MAJOR CONSULTANCIES UNDERTAKEN
2015: Building capacity of Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry Fisheries and Uganda National
Meteorological Authority in using agro-meteorological information
2015: Lokok and Lokere sub-watershed status, IUCN and International Institute for Rural Reconstruction
2014: BROA, BAT-Uganda
2014: Assessment of the vulnerability of the Karamoja region to Climate change, IUCN
2014: Suitability of Bukomero to agro-forestry and perennial crops
2013: Assessment of climate change vulnerability of the Itombwe region, Eastern DRC
2013: Climate change modeler, Climate change Task force Uganda
2013: Assessment of climate change vulnerability of the Karamoja region, Uganda
2013: Assessment of climate change vulnerability of the northern Uganda
2012: Baseline survey for IUCN intervention areas, Mt Elgon and Lira regions
2011: Transforming agriculture into gold, Kibali Gold Project, Eastern DR Congo
2010: Kayunga topographic, design and plot layout for Sugar Cooperation of Uganda Limited (2000 Ha)
2010: Nzizi and Kasemene soil survey with ATKINS
2010: Buhuka soil survey with Environmental Assessment Consultant Limited
2010: Baseline Survey, AGRA-Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Mali Chapter, AHC sub-contract
2010: Suitability of Swamps around Mpologoma to Rice production, MAIF and South Corea Government
2007: Soil survey and land capability for Rio Tinto
2007: Evaluation of carbon credit for New Forest Campany, Namwasa forest reserve, Uganda
2006: Environmental Impact Assessment for Kasanga Miracle Centre, Kampala
2005: Biohazard survey, client KCC
2005: Land evaluation, client Prof. Wangoola
2005: Land evaluation, client ECOSAN-KCC
2004: Soil mapping of Oruchinga refugee settlement, client UNHCR/IDRC-Uganda
2004: Soil erosion hazard mapping in the Lake Victoria Basin, client LVEMP
2004: Analysis of Bbale Kayunga Districts soils: client Save the Children Uganda
1994: Afforestation of Muhungu (Bukavu D.R.C) ridge, client GTZ
1994: Analysis of bio-diversity Itombwe (D.R.C) World Heritage reserve survey, client IUCN/PIL
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (1999- 2015)
Journal/Bulletin
Majaliwa, J.G.M, S. Ratemo, A. Zizinga, M. Mugarura, S. D. Wafula, I. Tunywane, P. Ababo, A. Achom, C.
Tweyambe, K. Kyalisima and R. Kaahwa. 2015. Suitability of Major Agricultural Land Uses around
Kibale National Park. AJR, In press (accepted).
Majaliwa, J.G.M., Magunda M.K., Tenywa Makooma Moses: Semalulu O. Rusoke C. 2015. Efficiency of
contour bunds in controlling soil, runoff and nutrient losses from major agricultural land-use types in
the Lake Victoria catchment. ISJ. In press. (accepted)
Ssemwanga Mohammed, Majaliwa Mwanjalolo Jackson Gilbert, Araya Alemie, Amanuel Zenebe, and John
Gathenya. 2015. Modelling climate induced relative malaria incidence in the major sub climatic
zones of Uganda. Global Journal of Environmental Science and Technology: ISSN-2360-7955, Vol.
2(6): pp 339-348, July, 2015. Copyright © 2015 Spring Journals
Zizinga, A. Tenywa M. M.,. Majaliwa J. G M., Mugarura M., Ababo, P. Achom, A. Gabiri, G. Bamutaze3 Y.
Kizza L.and Adipala. E. 2015. Potential Climate Change Adaptation and Coping Practices for
Agricultural Productivity in the Mountain Areas of South Western Uganda. Journal of Scientific
Research & Reports 7(1): XX-XX, 2015; Article no.JSRR.2015.184 ISSN: 2320-0227
Majaliwa Mwanjalolo Jackson-Gilbert, Tenywa Makooma Moses, Karuturi P. C. Rao, et al., “Soil Fertility in
relation to Landscape Position and Land Use/Cover Types: A Case Study of the Lake Kivu Pilot
Learning Site,” Advances in Agriculture, vol. 2015, Article ID 752936, 8 pages, 2015.
doi:10.1155/2015/752936
David Mfitumukiza, Ellen Kayendeke, Mwanjalolo, J.G. Majaliwa.2014. Classification and mapping of
rangeland vegetation physiognomic composition using Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper and
IKONOS imagery. South African Journal of Geomatics, Vol. 3, No. 3, November 2014
Dieudonné Niganda ZIRIRANE, Gilbert-Jackson Mwanjalolo MAJALIWA, Jean Berckmans Bahananga
MUJIGWA, Katcho KARUME et Jean Jacques Mashimango BAGALWA. Effet des flux d’eau sur la
capacité de rétention des marais Ciranga et Kabamba, Lac Kivu, République Démocratique du
Congo. 2014. Afrique Science, Sommaire du Vol.10, N°4 (2014) 14 (AS-987)
Nimusiima A., Basalirwa C.P.K., Majaliwa J.G.M., Mbogga S.M., Mwavu E.N., Namaalwa J. and OkelloOnen J. 2014. Analysis of Future Climate Scenarios over Central Uganda Cattle Corridor. J Earth
Sci Clim Change 2014, 5:10 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7617.1000237
Bagalwa M, Majaliwa JGM, Mushagalusa N and Karume K, 2014. Dynamics of Land use/land cover in
Kahuwa River Micro-catchment in Response to Urbanization from 1986 to 2010. Greener Journal
of Geology and Earth Sciences, 2 (1): 001-008.
Sirike, J, Majaliwa J.G.M and Kansiime, F. Estimation of pollution loading into river Atari, Lake Kyoga
Bassin. In press
Ekaka, A, Majaliwa J.G.M and Kansiime, F. Dynamics of pollution loading hotspot area, Lake Tanganyika
bassin, case study of the Kalemabenge micro-catchment. In press
Anthony Egeru, Richard Osaliya, Laban MacOpiyo, John, Mburu, Oliver Wasonga, Bernard Barasa,
Mohammed Saidc,Daniel Aleperd & Gilbert-Jackson Majaliwa Mwanjalolo. 2014. Assessing the
spatio-temporal climate variability in semi-arid Karamoja subregion in north-eastern Uganda,
International Journal of Environmental Studies, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/genv20
Anthony Egeru*, Oliver Wasonga, Joseph Kyagulanyi, GJ Mwanjalolo Majaliwa, Laban MacOpiyo, and
John Mburu. 2014. Spatio-temporal dynamics of forage and land cover changes in Karamoja subregion, Uganda. Pastoralism: Research, Policy
and
Practice, 2014, 4:6,
http://www.pastoralismjournal.com/content/4/1/6
Bagalwa, M.; Majaliwa J.G.M., Mushagalusa, N. Karume K. 2014. Estimation of Transported Pollutant Load
from Small Urban Kahuwa River Micro-catchment in Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo;
Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B 2 (2013) 449-452
Mbatudde, M., Majaliwa, G., Eilu, G., Kakudidi, E., and Dalitz, H. 2013. Potential distribution of vulnerable
Entandrophragma angolense (Welw.) C. DC. (Meliaceae) in East Africa. African Journal of
Ecology.
Nimusiima Alex, Basalirwa C. P. K., Majaliwa J.G.M, Otim-Nape W. , Okello-Onen J., Rubaire-Akiiki C.,
Konde-Lule J. and Ogwal-Byenek S. 2013. Nature and dynamics of climate variability in the
uganda cattle corridor. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol.7(8) , pp.
770-782 , August 2013, DOI: 10.5897/AJEST2013.1435, ISSN 1996-0786
Kizza, C. L., Majaliwa, J. G. M., Nakileza, B., Eilu, G., Bahati, I., Kansiime, F. and Wilson, J. 2013. African
Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 8(1), pp. 77-85,8, 2013. Available online at
http://www.academicjournals.org/AJAR, DOI: 10.5897/AJAR11.963, ISSN 1991-637X ©2013
Academic Journals.
Mbatudde, M., Majaliwa M., Kakudidi, E. K. and Dalitz, H. (2012), Modelling the potential distribution of
endangered Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkm. in East Africa. African Journal of Ecology, 50: 393–
403. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2012.01327.x
Esther Sebuliba, Phillip Nyeko, Mwanjalolo Majaliwa, Gerald Eilu, Charles Luswata Kizza, and Adipala
Ekwamu, “Enhanced Growth of Multipurpose Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus) Using Arbuscular
Mycorrhiza Fungi in Uganda,” The Scientific World Journal, vol. 2012, Article ID 830357, 6 pages,
2012. doi:10.1100/2012/830357
Nabikolo, D., Bashaasha, B., Mangheni, M.N. and Majaliwa, J.G.M.2012. Determinants of climate change
adaptation among male and female headed farm households in Eastern Uganda. African Crop
Science Journal, Vol. 20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 203 - 212 ISSN 1021-9730/2012
Makuma, H.M., Majaliwa , J.G.M.,Isubikalu, P., , Nandozi , C.S., Aribo, L., Mukwaya, P., Adipala, E.2012.
Vegetation biomass prediction in the cattle corridor of Uganda. African Crop Science Journal, Vol.
20, Issue Supplement s2, pp. 533 - 543 ISSN 1021-9730/2012.
Nandozi , C.S. , Majaliwa , J.G.M., Omondi , P.. Komutunga, , E. Aribo, L., Isubikalu, P. , Tenywa , M.M.
and Massa- Makuma, H. 2012. Regional Climate model performance and prediction of seasonal
rainfall and surface temperature of Uganda. African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 20, Issue
Supplement s2, pp. 587-599. ISSN 1021-9730/2012
Buruchara R, Tukahirwa JB, Kashaija I, Farrow, A, Wanjiku C, Rao KPC, Adenkule W, Kwesigwa F.,
Majaliwa, JGM, Nyamwaro SO, Kalibwami R, Tenywa MM, Lunze L., Mugabo J, Njeru R, Sanginga
P, Mapatano S, Musana B, Ngabayisonga C, Murorunkwere F, Bahiga L, Ramazani M, Wimba B,
Pali P, Njuki J, Mutabazi S, Kamugisha R, Fungo B, Kuule M. 2013. Principles, design and
processes of integrated agricultural research for development: experiences and lessons from
LKPLS under the SSACP. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Volume 8 Number 3 pages 81-100
Tenywa MM, Rao KPC, Buruchara R, Kashaija I, Majaliwa J.G.M, Tukahirwa JB, Adekunle AA, Fatunbi AO,
Mugabe J, Wanjiku C, Mutabazi S, Pali P, Mapatano S, Lunze L, Mugabo J & Ngaboyisonga C,
2011b. Institutional innovations for building impact-oriented agricultural research, knowledge and
development institutions. Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Studies (Special Edition):
Integrated Agricultural Research for Development. Volume II (1). Available at
http://learningpublics.org/component/content/article/14-agricvolume
Tenywa, M.M, Rao, KPC., Buruchara, R., Kashaija, I., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Tukahirwa, J.B., Adekunle, A. A,
Fatunbi, A.O., Mugabe, J., Wanjiku, C., Mutabazi, S., Pali, P., Mapatano, S, Lunze, L, Mugabo, J.
and Ngaboyisonga, C. 2011. Institutional Innovations for Building Impact-oriented Agricultural
Research, Knowledge and Development Institutions. Journal of Agriculture & Environmental
Studies (Special Edition) Integrated Agricultural Research for Development. Volume II No 1.
http://learningpublics.org/component/content/article/14-agricvolume2
Fungo B., Tenywa M.M., Majaliwa J.G.M, Kuule M. and Kamugisha R.,2011 Use of Soil Conservation
Practices in the Southwestern Highlands of Uganda. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental
Management 3(9): 250-259.
Muzoora, A.K., Turyahabwe, N., and Majaliwa, J.G.M.2011. Validation of Farmer Perceived Soil Fertility
Improving Tree Species in Agropastoral Communities of Bushenyi District. ” International Journal of
Agronomy, vol. 2011, Article ID 212515, 10 pages, 2011. doi:10.1155/2011/212515
Twongyirwe, R., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Ebanyat, P., Tenywa, M. M., Sheil, D., Heist, V.M. Oluka, M, and Kumar,
L. 2011. Dynamics of forest cover conversion in and around Bwindi impenetrable forest,
Southwestern Uganda. Submitted to the Journal of Tropical ecology. J. Appl. Sci. Environ.
Manage. March, 2011, Vol. 15 (1) 189 - 195
Barasa, B; Majaliwa, J.G.M.; Lwasa, S; Obando, J; Bamutaze, Y. 2010. Estimation of the aboveground
biomass in the trans-boundary River Sio Sub-catchment in Uganda. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage.
June, 2010. Vol. 14 (2) 87 - 90
Barasa, B., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Lwasa, S., Bamutaze, Y., Obando, J., 2010. Magnitude and Transition
Potential of land use/cover changes in River Sio catchment using Remote Sensing and GIS.
Journal of Remote Sensing and GIS
Majaliwa, J.G.M., Twongyirwe, R., Nyenje R., Oluka, M., Ongom, B., Sirike, J., Mfitumukiza, D., Azanga, E.,
Natumanya, R., Mwerera, R., Barasa, B. 2010. The effect of land cover change on soil properties
around kibale national park in south western uganda Applied Environmental Soil Sciences Journal
Egeru, A, Katerega, E. and Majaliwa, J.G.M. 2010. Adaptations to firewood scarcity in Soroti District of
Eastern (accepted by the Journal of Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy)
Kato E., Nkonya E., Place F., Majaliwa J.G.M. 2010. An econometric investigation of impacts of sustainable
land management pratices on carbon stock and yield risk. IFPRI discussion paper 01038.
Shuaib Lwasa, M Tenywa, GJ Majaliwa Mwanjalolo, H Sengendo, G Prain. Enhancing adaptation of poor
urban dwellers to the effects of climate variability and change. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and
Environmental Science 6 (2009) 332002. doi:10.1088/1755-1307/6/3/332002
Egeru, A and Majaliwa J.G.M. 2009. Landuse/Cover Change trend in Soroti District Eastern Uganda. J.
Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. December, 2009, Vol. 13(4) 77 - 79
Bamutaze, Y., Tenywa M.M., Majaliwa J.G.M, Vanacker, V.; Bagoora F, Magunda, M, Obando, J. Wasige,
J. 2009. Infiltration characteristics of volcanic sloping soils on Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda, Catena
(80), 2010, 122-130.
Mosango M. and Majaliwa J.G.M. 2008. Phytosociological study of trema orienatalis and vernonia
auriculifera highland community in southwestern Uganda (East Africa). Polish Botanical Journal
53(2): 125–138, 2008
Mubiru J., Karume K., Majaliwa M., Banda E.J.K.B, and Otiti T. 2006. Investigating methods for
Interpolating solar radiation in Uganda. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology. Springer
Verlag Vienna.
Majaliwa, J.G.M, Magunda, M.K., Tenywa M.M. 2004. Non-point pollution loading in a selected microcatchment of the Lake Victoria basin. In the proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on
river Sedimentation (9th ISRS) Yichang, China, 2206-2211
Abesige, N.K.C, Magunda, M.K., and Majaliwa, J.G.M. 2004. Rangeland recovery trends after
establishment of contour bunds in selected Lake Victoria Micro-catchments. In the proceedings of
the Ninth International Symposium on river Sedimentation (9th ISRS) Yichang, China, 2233-2236
Magunda, M.K., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Tenywa, M.M. and Musitwa F. 2003. Runoff, soil and nutrient losses
from from agricultural land in Bukoora sub-catchment. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences:
305-312.
Abesige , N.K.C, Magunda, M.K., Huising, J.E.; and Majaliwa, J.G.M. 2003. The Effect of water harvesting
on species diversity and overall rangeland recovery in Kagera micro-catchment. African Journal of
Tropical Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Vol 11, N0 1:128-144
Magunda, M.K., Majaliwa, J.G.M, Tenywa M.M. and Musitwa F. 2003. Runoff, soil and nutrient losses from
major agricultural land-use practices in the Lake Victoria basin, Uganda. African Journal of Tropical
Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Vol 11, N0 1:87-103
Magunda M.K. and Majaliwa J.G.M. 2002. A review of the effects of population pressure on watershed
management practices in the Lake Victoria Basin. African journal of tropical hydrobiology and
fisheries, pp 79-91.
Lufafa, A., Tenywa, M.M., Isabirye, M., Majaliwa, J.G.M. and Woomer, P.L. 2002. Prediction of soil erosion
in a Lake Victoria Basin catchment using GIS-based Universal soil loss model. Accepted 1st March
2002 in Agricultural Systems. Copyright ©2002 Published by Elsevier Science LtD.
Tenywa, M.M., Zake, J.Y.K., Sessanga, S., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Kawongolo, J.B., and Bwamiki, D. 2000.
Changes in water infiltration along a catena prior to mechanized clearing operations and after two
cropping seasons. African Crop Sci. J.8(3):233-242.
Wasige, E. J., Tenywa, M.M., Byalebeka, J. B., Majaliwa, M. J. G., and Lufafa, A., 2001. Evaporation
measurement and validation of meteorological models. MUARIK BULLETIN, vol 5, 88-91
Majaliwa J.G.M, and Tenywa M.M. 1998. Infiltration characteristics of soils of the Kyetume ridge,
Kabanyolo-Uganda. MUARIK BULLETIN, Vol. 1, pp 57-65, 1998.
Proceedings (selected)
MUSIIME, O. M.M. TENYWA, M.J.G. MAJALIWA, A. LUFAFA, D. NANFUMBA, J.WASIGE, P.L.
WOOMER1 &M. KYONDHA. 2005. Constraints to rice production in Bugiri district. African Crop
Science Conference Proceedings, Vol. 7. pp. 1495-1499
Tenywa, M.M. R. Lal and Majaliwa J.G.M. 1999. Characterization of the stages of soil resilience to
degradative stresses; soil erosion. Paper presented to the 10th International Soil Conservation
Organization meeting held May 23rd -25th, 1999 at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana,
USA.
Magunda, M.K., Tenywa, M.M., Majaliwa, J.G .M. and Musiitwa, F. 1999. Soil loss and runoff from
agricultural landuse systems in the Sango bay micro-catchment of the Lake Victoria. Proceedings
of the 17th Conference and Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Soil Science Society of East Africa.
pp. 227-230. ISBN 9966-879-27-7.
Mosango M., Apolot M., Baraza L.J., Kanalo J., Majaliwa J.G.M., Masete P. and Mbuliro M.2002. Diversité,
densité et distribution des espèces herbacées du sous-bois de la forêt dense humide de montagne
de la région de Kibale Mountain (Ouest de l’Ouganda), paper presented at the conference on
"Phytosociologie et dynamique des végétations de montagne", 8th- 13 July 2002, Alpes de Haute
Provence, Peyresq/Annot , Belgium.
Lufafa, A., M.M. Tenywa, P.L. Woomer, M.J.G. Majaliwa and F. Kizito. 2003. Towards a Decision support
system for smallholder banana management in Uganda: modeling yield using GIS and an
aggregated model. Proceedings of the 20th conference of the Soil Science Society of East Africa.
2nd-6th December, Mt Elgon Hotel, Mbale Uganda, 289-292.
Majaliwa, J.G.M, Magunda, M.K., Tenywa M.M., and Kamutunga E. 2004. Effect of rainfall intensity on soil
phosphorus loss from major agricultural land-use types in a sub-catchment of the Lake Victoria
basin. Proceedings of the 20th conference of the Soil Science Society of East Africa. 2nd-6th
December, Mt Elgon Hotel, Mbale Uganda, 315-320.
Wasige, E.J. Tenywa, M.M., Majaliwa, J.G.M., Byalebeka, J.B., Lufafa, A., and Gowing J. 2004. Validation
of meteorological models for estimating evapotranspiration in the Lake Kyoga basin, Uganda.
Proceedings of the 20th conference of the Soil Science Society of East Africa. 2nd-6th December,
Mt Elgon Hotel, Mbale Uganda, 326-331.
Abesige , N.K.C, Magunda, M.K., Mosango, M; and Majaliwa, J.G.M. 2004. Influence of water harvesting
on occurrence of palatable plant species in the rangelands of Rakai district-Uganda. Proceedings
of the 20th conference of the Soil Science Society of East Africa. 2nd-6th December, Mt Elgon
Hotel, Mbale Uganda, 289-292.
Mubiru J., Karume K., Majaliwa M., Banda E.J.K.B, and Otiti T.2004. Evaluation of methods for
interpolation of solar radiation in Uganda, Paper presented at the 8th College on Thin Film
Technology, July 26 - August 6, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Karume K., Mubiru J. Kakeeto J.and Majaliwa M., 2005. Use of Solar Energy to Power Road Traffic Lights
in Uganda, 2nd Asian Renewable Energy Fair & Conference (REAsia 2005), May 23-27, China
International Exhibition Center, Beijing
Karume K., Otiti T, Banda E.J.K.B and Majaliwa M., 2005. Hydropower Potential Sites in Uganda Albertine
Rift Region, The 9th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI
2005), July 10-13, Orlando, USA
Karume K., Otiti T, Banda E.J.K.B and Majaliwa M., 2005. Domestic Energy Choice for Urban Areas of
Uganda: Kampala Case, WSEAS Conference Proceedings + WSEAS Journal ENERGY,
ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2005 Conference, July 12-14,
Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece
Karume K., Banda E.J.K.B., Mubiru J. and Majaliwa M. 2005. Prediction of Biomass Change in Mbarara
District- Uganda Using Climatic Parameters from 1984 to 2003. Paper presented at NUFU
Workshop, August 17, Makerere University, Uganda.
Nakileza B,R. and Majaliwa J.G.M. 2004. Rainfall simulation for improved land management in the
highland/mountain environment of Uganda. Pp 16-20. Edit Obua J, Nakileza B.R and Okello
Ogwang. Mountain resource centre, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Nantumbwe, C.N, j Obua , M.M. Tenywa Moses, B.R. Nakileza and Majaliwa J.G.M. 2004. Land use and
cover monitoring on the slope of Mt. Elgon using GIS: A case study of Wanale and Manafwa
catchment. Pp 47-54. in Mountain ecosystems, resources and development in Uganda. Edit Obua
J, Nakileza B.R and Okello Ogwang. Mountain resource centre, Makerere University, Kampala,
Uganda
Book chapters
Nkonya E., F. Place, E. Kato, and M. Mwanjololo. 2015. Climate Risk Management Through Sustainable
Land Management in Sub-Saharan Africa. In R. Lal B. Singh, D. Mwaseba, D. Kraybill, D. Hansen
and L. Eik (eds.), Sustainable Intensification to Advance Food Security and Enhance Climate
Resilience in Africa, Springer International Publishing Switzerland. Page 75-112. DOI 10.1007/9783-319-09360-4_5. pp 665
Massa, H.M., Majaliwa, J. G. M. and Isubikalu, P. 2012. Livestock mobility and pastoralists adaptation to
climate change: case of pastoral communities in the cattle corridor of Uganda. Lambert Academic
Publishing, AG and Go KG. Pp 108
Tenywa, M.M., J.G.M. Majaliwa, M.K. Magunda, R. Lal, and G. Taulya. 2005. Dynamics of Carbon
Sequestration in Various Agroclimatic Zones of Uganda. In : Lal, R., Uphoff, N., Stewart, B.A., and
Hansen, D.O., Climate change and global food security, pp 501-514
Tenywa, M.M., Majaliwa, J.G.M. and Lufafa, A. 2002. Soil Resilience. Encyclopedia of Soil Science ENCL
66-10/10/2001-01558. Copyright ©2002 by Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Number of students supervised or still under my supervision (last four years)
A. PhD students (2007- todate)
ID
1
Names
Clare Nantumbwe
Mutumba
Faculty
Forestry
and
Nature
Conservation
Sponsorship
TULOUSE University
2
Yazidhi
Bamutaze
MUIENR
DAAD
3
Bienvenue Djossa
Soil Science
Self
4
Akankwasa
Daniel
MUIENR
Self
5
Kizza
Charles
Luswata
(registered)
MUIENR
SSA-CP, IWM
Thesis title
Impact of land cover change on
soil
organic
carbon,
opportunities for mitigation in
Mt. Elgon region
Patterns of Water Erosion and
Sediment loading in Manafwa
Watershed, Mt. Elgon
Comparative assessment of
drought and flood induced
agricultural risks in selected
climatologically homogeneous
rainfall zones of Uganda
Plastic waste accumulation in
Kampala
City:
Finding
alternatives to improve the
urban environment in Uganda
Evaluation of Soil Erosion
Management Scenarios for
crop productivity improvement
Status
Submitted
Completed
Submitted
Collecting
data
2
years
data
collection
6
David
Mfutumikiza
MUIENR
ROCKFELLER
7
Patrick
Byakagaba
Forestry
and
Nature
Conservation
INNOVKA
8
Tyubee
Tarza
START
FELLOW
START
9
Egeru Anthony
University
Nairobi
of
RUFORUM/Rockfeller
Foundation
10
Osaliya Richard
University
Nairobi
of
RUFORUM/Rockfeller
Foundation
11
Alex Nimusiima
Geography, Geoinformatics and
climatic sciences
12
Maria Mbatudde
Zoology
13
Robert Ddamulira
MUIENR
14
Nadhomi Daniel
Geography, Geoinformatics and
climatic sciences
Self
15
Richard Batte
COCIS
Self
Bernard
and Pollution Abatement in the
South-Western Highlands of
Uganda
Spatial and seasonal dynamics
of rangeland herbage: Proxy
and
Direct
Monitoring
Approaches
for
Grazing
Management
Population, phenology and fruit
Yield of Vitellaria paradoxa
subsp. nilotica C. F. Gaertn.
under selected environmental
conditions in Uganda
Assessment of Vulnerability to
Climate Change Risks in
Makurdi, Nigeria.
The effect of climate variability
and
change
on
pasture
productivity
in
Uganda’s cattle corridor: a case
study of Karamoja Sub-Region
Integrated impact of climate
variability and agricultural land
use on water quality and
management in agro-pastoral
areas of South –western
Uganda
The impact of Climate Change
and variability on Maize
production in the Uganda cattle
corridor
Predictive modeling of selected
tree species distributions and
genetic diversity in East Africa
Soil erosion assessment for
landscape
agroforestry
planning
along
river
catchments in Ssugu Parish,
Mukono District
Strategic intervention in soil
loss
based
on
rainfall
characteristics and cropping
systems in the Lake Victoria
Basin of Uganda
A Model for water utilisation in
agricultural production: An
integration of GIS and System
Dynamics
Completed
2nd Draft
Completed
Completed
Data
collection
Draft
Completed
Data
collection
2nd draft
Proposal
B. MSc students (2007- todate)
ID
1
Names
Esther Sebuliba
Faculty
Forestry
and
Sponsorship
RUFORM grant
Thesis title
Mycorrhizal assemblages and potential
Status
Completed
Nature
Conservation
2
Barasa Bernard
MUIENR
Recommended
to
3
Egeru Athony
MUIENR
RUFORM grant
4
Sirike Judith
MUIENR
RUFORUM
grant
5
Allan Guma
MUIENR
Self
6
Azanga Ekaka
MUIENR
RUFORUM
grant
7
Mwerera Robert
MUIENR
RUFORUM
grant
8
Muzoora Albert
Forestry and
Nature
Conservation
RUFORUM
grant
9
Godi Jamal
Geography
Department
Self
10
Expedito
Niwategeka
Geography
Department
Self
11
Odongpin Robert
NARL
12
Ronald
Twongyirwe
Soil Science,
Faculty
of
Agriculture
MUIENR
13
Kakuru Vicent
MUIENR
Self
14
Oluka Moses
MUIENR
ITFC
15
Kizza
Luswata
MUIENR
FOREAIM
Charles
ITFC
for enhancing growth of Calliandra
calothyrsus and Sorghum bicolor in
degraded lands: The case of Mabira and
Soroti
The effect of land use/cover changes on
the
soil
properties
in
the
trans-boundary River Sio catchment
(Kenya/Uganda border
Determinants of Fuel wood Demand: A
case
of
Olio Sub-County, Eastern Uganda
Effect of land use change on carbon stock
and river water quality. Case study: River
Atari, Kapchorwa District
Land suitability assessment for large scale
wheat and rice cultivation in Masindi,
Gulu and Kapchorwa Districts
Sediments and nutrients hotspot areas
dynamics in selected micro-catchments of
the Lake Tanganyika basin in Democratic
Republic of Congo.
Climate change adaptation practices in
rural farming communities of Uganda: A
case of semi-arid and highland areas
Farmer perceived soil fertility improving
tree species litter and under canopy soil
characteristics in livestock farms in
Bushenyi District
The impact of agricultural modernization
programmes on the livelihoods of rural
farmers in Tororo District: A case study
of NAADS from 2001-2007
Land evaluation for sustainable security:
A case study of tea growing and food
crops in Busoro Sub-County, Kabarole
District
Soils and land use dynamics in Bujaga
micro-catchment of lake Victoria basin,
East Africa
Dynamics of forest cover conversion in
and around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
and Impacts on carbon stocks and soil
properties
Comparison of the performance of
Cupresuss lusitanica, Pinus carribea and
Pinus patula used for restoration of
degraded hilly sites in Rwoho Central
Forest Reserve, Ntungamo District
Assesement of human population
Dynamics and Land Abandonment
around Bwindi Impenetrable National
Park-The longer term trends and
implications.
Soil and water losses in Mabira Forest
Reserve
Completed
Completed
Completed
1st draft
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Writing
Writing
Completed
16
Rebecca Nanjala
MUIENR
Self
17
Grace Nakawooya
MUIENR
VICRES
18
Bonny Ogomu
MUIENR
CIAT
19
Carol Nandozi
MUIENR
RUFORUM
grant
20
Massa Henry
MUIENR
RUFORUM
grant
21
Tera Moses
Kenyatta
University
DAAD
22
Leku Anthony
Kenyatta
University
DAAD
23
Achom Ann
CAES
RUFORUM
24
Zizinga Alex
CAES
RUFORUM
25
Peace Aboba
CAES
RUFORUM
26
Michael Mugarura
CAES
RUFORUM
27
Amos Owamani
CAES
CIAT
28
Eric Musoba
CAES
MacAthur
29
Barekye Sam
MUIENR
Self
30
Carol Bogezi
MUIENR
WWF
31
Richard Bavakure
MUIENR
NARLKawanda
32
Ssemwanga
Muhammed
Mekelle
University-
Rockefeller F.
Assessment of land changes and
livelihood feedbacks in the Sio River
System
Sediment and nutrient loading and
dispersion at the shores of L. Victoria:
The case of Ggaba
Integrating indigenous soil classification
and GIS to determine potential of selected
organic agro-enterprises in Hoima
District
Projected Climate Induced Suitability
Changes in Coffee Prone Areas of
Uganda
Livestock mobility and adaptive capacity
of pastoralists communities to climate
change in selected districts of the cattle
corridor of Uganda
Assessment of water resources utilization
and management in Chahi sub-catchment,
Kisoro District, Uganda
Assessment of the effects of Eucalyptus
on soil properties in Bufundi subcatchment, Southwestern Uganda
An analysis of the trends and drivers of
land use change and its impact on soil
properties in highland environs-Kasese
District, Uganda
Viability analysis of climate change
adaptation and coping strategies for
agriculture productivity in Rwenzori:
Kasese district
Adaptation to climate change in Agrobased communities in the Rwenzori
Region, Kasese
A geospatial and parametric analysis of
climate change impactson selected cereals
in Rwenzori Highlands Kasese District
Soil nutrient balance under different
organic management scenarios. A case
study of Kitoba Organic Farmers’
Association, Hoima District.
Fuelwood use by communities adjacent to
Rwabongo Forest, Murchison Falls
National Park
Assessment of charcoal production
methods and their efficiency in Nebbi
District
Distribution and Status of Crocodylus
suchus (GEOFFROY 1807) in and around
Kidepo Valley National Park
Effects of Land use on above ground
carbon stocks around Mount Elgon
National Park
Modelling of climate induced relative
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
1st
thesis
draft
Submitted
Submitted
Submitted
Submitted
1st draft
Completed
Completed
Submitted
Data
collection
Completed
Ethiopia
malaria incidence in the major subclimatic zones of Uganda
33
Gumisiriza
Margaret
Mekelle
UniversityEthiopia
Rockefeller F.
Impact of psycho-social elements on the
Completed
adoption of planned climate change
adaptation strategies among smallholder
farmers in Uganda. A case study of Ngora
and Masaka districts.
34
Gabiri Geofrey
Kenyatta
University
CIAT/DAAD
35
Asiku Godwin
MUIENR
MacAthur
36
Adidja Matabaro
RUFORUM
37
38
Bagalwa
Mashimango
Nakityo Catherine
Agricultural
production
Agricultural
production
Agricultural
Production
39
Susan Kagume
Kenyatta
University
DAAD
40
Bossissi Nkuba
Makerere
University
RUFORUM
41
Daniel
Iragi
Makerere
University
RUFORUM
42
Naomi Alupo
VLRI
43
Daphine
Kamusingize
Makerere
University
Makerere
University
44
Ben Kyemba
45
Justin Arineitwe
46
Amos Nyarwaya
47
Nfundiko
Chouchou
Bagalwa
Mashimango
Dieudonné
ZIRIRANE
Kajibwami Kizza
48
49
50
Muhindo
Effects of climbing and bush beans
cultivation on soil and nutrient losses in
Bufundi sub-catchment, South western
Uganda
Effects of fire frequency on plant species
diversity and composition in Queen
Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Soil loss from major maize and banana
cropping system in DR Congo
Pollution loading into Lwiro microcatchment
Evaluation of Tithonia diversifolia for
soil improvement in maize cropping in
Kabanyolo
Perceived effects of climate variability
and coping strategies among farming
communities of Bufundi sub-catchment,
Kabale district, South-Western Uganda.
Efficiency and profitability of water
management practices on irrigated rice in
south-Kivu, D.R. Congo
Projected impact of climate change on
suitable rice prone areas in south-Kivu
province, D.R. Congo
Effect of fish effluent on crop yield
Completed
NARO
Carbon sequestration potential of east
African highlands banana cultivars in
selected agro-ecological zones of Uganda
Submitted
Makerere
University
Makerere
University
Makerere
University
U.E.A
Self
Effect of land-use and climate on
hydrology of river Kafu
Submitted
RUFORUM
VICRES
Completed
Submitted
Submitted
Started
research
Completed
Submitted
Submitted
1draft
CHAI-project
Submitted
CHAI-project
Submitted
Self
Completed
U.E.A
Self
Completed
U.E.A
Self
Completed
U.E.A
Self
Completed
Seminars and workshop attended since 2007: 56
External examiner: I have served as external examiner for Kenyatta University in Kenya, Haramaya
University and Mekelle University in Ethiopia.
Editorial work
Chemistry and physics of the earth
International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research Manuscript Evaluation Form
African Crop Science Journal
LANGUAGES
French: Excellent (writing, reading, and speaking)
English: Excellent (writing, reading, and speaking)
Swahili: Excellent (writing, reading, and speaking)
COURSE TAUGHT
Makerere University: Remote Sensing and GIS, Watershed management, Soil Physics, Soil
conservation, Land use planning, Research methods, Inferential Statistics
Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu: Statistical physics, Thermodynamique, Optique Physique
and practicals, Research methods, Remote Sensing and GIS.
Majaliwa Mwanjalolo Jackson-Gilbert