Dr. Gaston Ampe

Academic, Researcher, Food and Nutrition Systems expert, Food business Incubation mentor, Father

[Muni University @Muni_University]

Muni University is partnering with Sri Ramakrishna Medical Group India to reshape health sciences education. Together, we’re creating world-class opportunities for students and addressing Uganda’s healthcare needs. Bring your child to Muni University! #MuniU #HealthEducation

[Paul Waako, PhD @ProfPaulWaako]

Attending the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the @AICAD_Uganda in Arusha-Tanzania. I congragulate the Vice Chancellor of @NdejjeUnive Professor Olivia Nassaka Banja upon being elected the Chair of the General Assembly. Congratulations to @NdejjeUnive

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Day two of the technical consultative meeting on strengthening higher education institutions’ capacity to transition to full competency-based education (CBE). @MbararaUST @GuluVarsity

[African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) @AICAD_Kenya]

#AICAD ED Prof. James Njiru on 29 Jan 2026 engaged with AICAD Governing Board Chair Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda @Educ_SportsUg , joined by Prof. Paul Waako, VC of @BusitemaUni to review AICAD’s progress and future plans for stronger regional impact.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Dr. Mubiru Jackson Franco presenting on Animal Breeding Regulations at the Pig Insemination Dissemination event in Kabanyolo. Very informative session.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Day 3

Dr. Gerald Nzeimaana from Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security taking participants through bio-security and ethics in the dissemination of best practices in pig artificial insemination.@MbararaUST @GuluVarsity @DiscoverJKUAT

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

The vote sponsored by Africa Leadership Magazine for African Educationist for 2025 was very tight, but we made it. I thank all my friends, followers and everybody who believes in and appreciates what we are doing at Makerere University for your support.

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

From rot to profit: The new Nilezilla Yumbe Fruit Factory is turning once-wasted mangoes into jobs, steady farmer incomes and locally processed mango purée that rivals imports.

Backed by scientists, government and farmers, this is one of Uganda’s strongest demonstrations of value addition and rural transformation.

Read the full story https://t.co/N3ZwHGQ5ck

#Nilezilla #YumbeFruitFactory #UgandaAgriculture #ValueAddition

[Nilezilla Limited (Yumbe Fruit Factory) @NilezillaLtd]

We are proud to share our story in CEO East Africa, detailing how the Nilezilla Yumbe Fruit Factory is tackling mango waste and building a #ZeroWaste value chain.
​Thanks to @UDC_Uganda for the partnership. ​Full article: https://t.co/IhHblmMspS

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

#ICYMI

From rot to profit: The new @nilezilla38621 is turning once-wasted mangoes into jobs, steady farmer incomes and locally processed mango purée that rivals imports.

Backed by scientists, government and farmers, this is one of Uganda’s strongest demonstrations of value addition and rural transformation.

Read the full story https://t.co/N3ZwHGQ5ck

#Nilezilla #YumbeFruitFactory #UgandaAgriculture #ValueAddition

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Dr. Julia Kigozi from Makerere University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences delivered key remarks at the opening ceremony of the Knowledge and Technology Dissemination Program on Pig Artificial Insemination.
@Makerere @GuluVarsity @BusitemaUni @kyambogou

[Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT]

Paul Rukwaro, a proud JKUAT alumnus is currently working at Microsoft. Since graduating in 2019, Paul has remained deeply connected to the JKUAT community, mentoring students and even steering the recently concluded inter-university hackathon hosted at JKUAT. His journey is a powerful reminder of the impact of giving back and uplifting the next generation of innovators.
Congratulations to the #JKUATPAUGradDec2025 Graduands! ^DP

@jkuatjkusa @pauisti @JKUAT_TVET @jkuatMsa @JkuatNcbd
@karen_jkuat @VC_JKUAT

[African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) @AICAD_Kenya]

#AICAD has signed an MoU with the Second Institute for Oceanography (SIO) at the @UnescoEast UN Gigiri offices! Prof. James Njiru AICAD leadership met SIO DG Prof. Fang Yinxia & @iocafrica's Ibukun Adewumi to advance collaboration in research, capacity building & ocean science.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Mr. Henry Ssemakula, Principal Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, officially presided over the opening of the dissemination workshop on best practices in pig artificial insemination.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Professor Donald Kugonza, Head of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, giving his opening remarks at the Dissemination of Best Practices in Pig Artificial Insemination workshop at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Dr Gaston Ampe (@ampston) the Country Director AICAD Uganda welcomes the participants and government officials to the training, reaffirming AICAD’s commitment to supporting impactful capacity-building initiatives that drive agricultural innovation and community development.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Mr. Semigga Wilberforce the Principal Agricultural Officer of Luwero District and Ms Namara Mercy from Makerre University taking participants through a marketing session for soybean varieties Maksoy 3N and 6N on day 2 of the Soybean dissemination training.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

AICAD UCO KTDP-Soybean Participants visiting model gardens in Katikamu sub-county of Luwero district.

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Happening now is the the AICAD - Kyambogo University bakery and confectionery training at Kyambogo University Business Incubation center.@kyambogou @Makerere @AICAD_Kenya @AICAD_Tz @mofpedU @Educ_SportsUg @KenyaTreasury @EduMinKenya

[AICAD Uganda @AICAD_Uganda]

Day 2 of the AICAD–Kyambogo University Bakery and Confectionery Training, which is currently taking place at the Kyambogo University Business Incubation Centre.