Lillian Mutengu

Passionate about Science & making Science Public, Nature lover, Fitness enthusiast, aspiring Minimalist. Views my own. Retweets aren't necessarily endorsements!

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

What #communityengagement is and how it works in practice is far much wider than what it appears, below is a realistic review of community engagement across the key stakeholder value chain 👉https://t.co/jGFfwpibVA @info_TGHN #engagelillian @SciforAfrica @KEMRI_Wellcome

[Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo @CKyobutungi]

A church in a dubious land acquisition, a parliamentary committee recommends cancellation of the deal, fast forward same church in a tussle with a public hospital, more specifically a national heart institute which needs land for an access road....same church wants compensation for same dubiously acquired land..
That, folks is Christianity in 2026..

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

Congratulations Prof!!

[Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika @PbyakikaPauline]

https://t.co/rOZAttV9QM

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@Afri_hubb @AJEnglish What would you do if it was your nation facing such persistent hostilities! The US is currently weaponizing Aid to developing coubtries in exchange for health data while demanding UN member states getting its financial support reciprocate by voting in support of its agenda!

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@CKyobutungi @Wod_Luo20 🤣🤣😅 bagambe ko!!!

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@CKyobutungi @aphrc @nrfkenya Well in @CKyobutungi @aphrc Well done walking the talk!!!💪🏽

[Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo @CKyobutungi]

Exciting news for African science!
The @aphrc @nrfkenya MoU is a bold step toward homegrown, policy relevant research. Strengthening early career researchers and boosting visibility of African led evidence.

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

Indeed Owek. Outliers cant be used as the bench mark to justify such unsubstantiated claims. The public must leverage evidence for decision making!

[Charles Peter Mayiga @cpmayiga]

There is a growing narrative, especially on social media, claiming that "education is not the key to success", that one must search for other “keys.” I strongly caution young people against this misguided thinking.

Education remains a key. It may not be the only key, but it is certainly a fundamental one. It opens doors to knowledge, opportunity, innovation, and responsible leadership.

Education equips individuals to make informed decisions, contribute meaningfully to society, and navigate the complexities of the modern world with confidence and integrity. Nothing replaces knowledge. No one should mislead you into believing otherwise.

Yes, there are a few successful individuals with limited formal education, but how many are they? They do not even constitute 1% of Uganda’s population. Exceptional cases should not be used to misguide a generation.

Sustainable success is built on knowledge, discipline, and values and education provides that foundation. I firmly debunk the narrative that education is not essential to success.

[Ọmọọba Adébimpé 👸 @SexEdWithSugar]

By God’s grace, I will be orally defending my PhD Qualifying Candidacy exams tomorrow Friday 27th February on zoom.

If you are nosy and interested in how PreColonial Nigerian ethnic groups navigated female Sexuality Education and sexual pleasure, send me a DM for zoom link.

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@CKyobutungi @SexEdWithSugar 😂😂Sounds very interesting! I would like to listen in. Please share

[Science for Africa Foundation @SciforAfrica]

What really happens in #VaccineResearch?

In this episode of the #EchoesOfEvidence podcast, Prof Omu Anzala shares decades of experience leading clinical trials in Africa, explaining how research is conducted, how safety is ensured, and why transparency is key to public confidence.

From ethics to community engagement, we unpack what vaccine R&D actually involves.

🎧 Catch this eye-opening conversation on this episode of the #EchoesOfEvidence podcast
Watch it here 🔗 https://t.co/42uPORCHI7

[Dr. Banda Khalifa MD, MPH, MBA @dr_bandak]

Spent the afternoon in a strategic planning session for the PATIENTS Program at the University of Maryland, where I serve as an Advisory Board Member.

The focus was FY27–FY31 strategy, with deliberate attention to governance, sustainability, and co-developed research priorities.

Patient-centered research cannot rely on goodwill alone.

It requires:

• Structured governance systems
• Measurable transparency mechanisms
• Consistent stakeholder communication
• Documented feedback-to-action pathways

In our working session, we pushed the conversation toward objectives that translate values into accountable systems.

Transparent governance must be visible, measurable, and repeatable.

Grateful to the Director of the PATIENTS Program and partners for offering me the opportunity to contribute to this important work.

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@DonaldBKipkorir Africa, is Africa's biggest problem! We hate ourselves, we cant stand seeing others progress! Instead of cheering our own on, we pull them down or find every means possible to dim their light so they dont outshine us! Its terrible!

[Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo @CKyobutungi]

I'll be holding a workshop for women on:
1) How to negotiate for higher and fairer salaries
2) How to trap and deal with sexual predators in the workplace
3) How to recognize & reject the crumbs that society throws your way to keep you subjugated

Who knows a graphic designer?

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@CKyobutungi @reezi02 🤣🤣🤣

[Science for Africa Foundation @SciforAfrica]

Reflecting on #WorldNTDday through Paul Angoua’s journey.

For Paul, Buruli ulcer was more than a medical diagnosis. The physical wounds were painful, but the isolation was worse threatening his dignity, his job, and his connection to his community.

In Côte d’Ivoire, scientists from the Afrique One REACH cpnsortia, supported through the DELTAS Africa initiative are changing how we fight this. They’ve moved beyond just "treating a wound" to a holistic model that includes nutrition and psychosocial support.

The result? Faster healing, lower costs, and most importantly, helping people like Paul get their lives back sooner. This is the power of African-led, people-centered science. It doesn't just heal skin; it restores hope.

#FromSciencetoImpact #BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth #UniteActEliminate

[Science for Africa Foundation @SciforAfrica]

Watch the film: Healing Wounds & Restoring Hope: https://t.co/1j4xEVMdoM

[Science for Africa Foundation @SciforAfrica]

Today, as we celebrate the #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsInScience, we recognise that across Africa, women are doing more than just "breaking glass ceilings." They are building the very foundations of scientific sovereignty, from data stewardship and research governance to life-saving genomic surveillance.

As highlighted in Dr @EvelynGitau's recent op-ed: "Women are not only advancing scientific discovery; they are building the governance, data stewardship, and public trust that make science durable, sovereign, and impactful."

📖 Read the op-ed here 🔗 https://t.co/oZSD5eD5ro

#IDWGS2026 #WomenAndGirlsInScience #AfricanScience #SWomenInSTEM #EquityInScience #STISA2034

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

🤣🤣🤣 100% @CKyobutungi

[Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo @CKyobutungi]

Let me spell it out here properly. If you think your child needs Kuteesa to sort them out, go for parenting classes. If one class doesn't work, go for another one 📢📢📢📢📢

[Dr. Banda Khalifa MD, MPH, MBA @dr_bandak]

The harsh truth about PhDs that no one tells you: Most people apply without answering the one question that matters.

Before you apply for a PhD, ask yourself this, honestly:

Do I need a PhD for the life and work I want❓

A PhD is not:

→ Advanced schooling
→ A safer job market

→ Guaranteed prestige
→ A shortcut to impact

It is:

→ Years of uncertainty
→ Delayed income

→ Repeated rejection
→ Learning to live without constant validation

Many people don’t struggle during the PhD.

They struggle after, when they realize they entered through groupthink instead of intention.

A PhD only makes sense:

→ if the questions you care about require it

→ if the work you want to do cannot be done without it

→ if you’re willing to trade speed for depth

If you can get where you want without a PhD, that’s not failure.

That’s clarity.

The real mistake isn’t quitting a PhD.

It’s starting one without knowing WHY.

[Lillian Mutengu @LillianMutengu]

@Winnie_Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima Uganda!!! Olemwa!!! Why is such a role not competed for and simply assigned by the President?