Dr. Jackson Efitre

A Fisheries Scientist, passionate about food & nutritional security, climate change & gender. A farmer and an avid soccer fan.

[Dr. Jackson Efitre @Jefitre1]

@IDRC_ESARO @ACIARAfrica @MAAIF_Uganda @Jefitre1

[Makerere University College of Natural Sciences @MakCoNAS]

@MakCoNAS Wins New Grant to Scale-up Fish Processing Technologies & Empower Women in Uganda.

The new project titled NutriFishPlus builds on the successes of the NutriFish Project that was implemented between 2019-2023. Details on the grant: https://t.co/CM5EXudXLx
@IDRC_CRDI

[Makerere University College of Natural Sciences @MakCoNAS]

@MakCoNAS Wins New Grant to Scale-up Fish Processing Technologies & Empower Women in Uganda.

The new project titled NutriFishPlus builds on the successes of the NutriFish Project that was implemented between 2019-2023. Details on the grant: https://t.co/CM5EXudXLx
@IDRC_CRDI

[Makerere University College of Natural Sciences @MakCoNAS]

Dr. Jackson Efitre, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Zoology, Entomology, & Fisheries Sciences @MakCoNAS, Makerere University has been appointed as a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 7th Assessment Report. Details: https://t.co/ktO8kbq0m4

[Dr. Jackson Efitre @Jefitre1]

@MakCoNAS @IDRC_ESARO @ACIARAfrica @MAAIF_Uganda @HellenAdoa @Ampaire15 @SheratonKampala @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @ZooEntFish @ProteaKampalaH

[Dr. Jackson Efitre @Jefitre1]

That's great Prof.! Thank you for the support! I will miss the run. Still in Kampala.

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

I am happy to join the West Nile Run for Education in Arua on 28th December 2024. The proceeds from the run will send some financially disadvantaged children to school. Will you join the Run?

[SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) @Sports_Doctor2]

Wishing you all a good weekend and retweet and follow if you like content like this one.

Remain Blessed 🙏🙏🙏

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

This amazing sunset was taken this evening on San Servolo Island of Venice City where I arrived at the invitation of President Vattani of Venice International University for discussions on collaboration between our two universities. Environmental diplomacy in the era of global climate changes is among the issues we must tackle together for a safer world.

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

The CultiAF program, funded by #ACIAR & Canada's @IDRC_CRDI, has had a profound influence on advancing gender equity by focusing on innovations to enhance women's productivity, nutrition, and income in diverse agricultural communities.

Read more https://t.co/cQZy0jv0If

#IWD

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

I have toured the private museum of Mao Zedong and received a souvenir book from its proprietor Mr. Zhang Lei. I am impressed by the personal enthusiasm displayed by Zhang on this project.

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

This afternoon I have renewed the MOU between Makerere University and Xiangtan University for the teaching of the Chinese language at Makerere. President Pan Biling and I agreed to extend our collaboration to other disciplines.

[Confucius Institute at Makerere University @MakConfucius]

Xiangtan University and Makerere University signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation. In the future, the Faculty of Law of Xiangtan University will cooperate with the School of Law of Makerere University to cultivate high-level talents involved in the rule of law.

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

On the first day of the Makerere delegation visit to Xiangtan University in Hunan Province of China, I have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on research in African Law and I have given a lecture on Makerere’s Role in Higher Education in Uganda.

[Fisheries & Aquaculture @FAOfish]

Join @FAOFish at #COP28 for a discussion on the pivotal role of #aquaticfood as a climate solution, contributing to sustainably feeding the world while keeping carbon emissions low.

Don't miss out on the conversation! 👇

#ClimateActionNow
#BlueTransformation

[ACIAR in Africa @ACIARAfrica]

Effective communication throughout project cycles is key to success. From involving local communities in project design to 💪 them as advocates of change post-project for #sustainable impact

#InPictures: #ACIAR's comms training for project teams hailing from 🇧🇮🇪🇹🇰🇪🇲🇿🇷🇼🇺🇬🇿🇲🇿🇼🇿🇦🇹🇿

[Josephine Karungi @jkkarungi]

LIRA, WE ARE READY!!
See you tomorrow for the launch of #UCIF at St Lira Hotel!
Innovators for climate change adaptation welcome. We want to support smallholder farmers' adaptation to climate change by supporting your idea. Bring a friend! #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateChange

[AWARD Fellowships @AWARDFellowship]

Elevating African women's voices as #FoodSystems leaders is key to a gender-equitable future.
@AWARDFellowship is committed to promoting gender-responsiveness in research and policy in their new roadmap to 2027👇
https://t.co/WgCuDsPdT3
#AWARDStrategy #GenderInAg

[ACIAR in Africa @ACIARAfrica]

Listen in to a 10-year journey focused on 📈 #FoodSecurity, resilience & #genderequity across Africa by funding applied research to develop & 📈 #sustainable, climate-resilient & gender-responsive innovations for smallholder ag. producers.

📹 https://t.co/Myjh0DfDOB
#ACIARImpact

[Barnabas Nawangwe @ProfNawangwe]

I have visited the IT Innovation Hub at the University of Lagos and I am impressed by the support given to innovators. Great lessons as we establish our Innovation Hub at Makerere.

[Muni University @Muni_University]

In the News: Muni University Explores Collaborative Opportunities with KNUST https://t.co/sqO3HcA5Xk

[Uganda Christian University (Official) @UCUniversity]

Bishop Henry Luke Orombi, Guest of Honour on servanthood: True service will promote your name. Be willing and ready to serve. Strive for a good name and a good reputation. You don't have to bribe your way to a position.
God doesn't bless corruption. Faithful service wins the approval of heaven and it is heaven that promotes. Please remain faithful. #UCUGrad23