September 17, 2024

Faculty of Agriculture Hosts NARO-MAK Joint Scientific Conference Team

The Faculty of Agriculture at Ndejje University is honored to host a delegation from the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) and Makerere University (MAK) during a joint scientific conference aimed at fostering collaboration in agricultural research and innovation. The conference, held at the university’s main campus, has brought together experts from NARO and MAK, alongside […]

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Eng. Isaac Kasana

Eng. Isaac Kasana, is an Electrical Engineer with experience spanning more than 40 years. He graduated from Makerere University in 1979 with a BSc. Engineering (Electrical) and later with a Master of Engineering degree from Makerere in 2006.
Isaac’s professional journey started at Mulago Hospital as a trainee Hospital Engineer (Electrical), in March
1979. He subsequently worked as an Instruments’ Engineer in Nairobi, Kenya and later in Dar- es -Salaam,
Tanzania, before returning to Uganda where he worked as Technical Manager for the IBM dealer in Uganda.
Start-Ups, SME, ICT
After working for the IBM dealer, Isaac’s established an Electronics company registered as “Engineering
Resources Associates Ltd (ERA)” that supported Computers and other Electronics Instruments and also
built fail-safe power products for protecting sensitive electronic equipment and while at ERA he also served
on the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) as a representative of Uganda Small
Scale Industries Association (USSIA).
Eventually, ERA merged with a Kenya-based AGMAN Ltd to form AGMAN-ERA Ltd which became the
first distributor for DELL Computers in East Africa. After passing the leadership baton at AGMAN-ERA
Ltd, Isaac established a consulting firm (Integrated Data Solutions or IDS), from which he moved to
Uganda Christian University (UCU) in August 2005 to help establish a directorate for University ICT
Services.
ICT in Education
Isaac served at Uganda Christian University (UCU) from August 2005 to May 2013 from where he was
seconded to take up the assignment of CEO at Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU)
from June 2013 to December 2018. After 6 years at RENU, he returned to Consulting work through which
he got involved in the establishment of a directorate for ICT support (DICTS) for Ndejje University.
Continuous Professional Education
Isaac is committed to the principle of life-long learning so, among other continuing professional
development or CPD, he participated in many short courses including the one for leadership training run
by the Institute for National Transformation (INT) and those offered by the World bank online campus
(WB-OLC), , an e-learning content design course by eLearning Africa Academy, and these have enabled
him to strengthen his contribution in the education-technology management space.
Leadership and Governance
Isaac has served in various leadership and governance roles in professional and social-service providing
institutions: [the council of Uganda Institution of professional Engineers (UIPE), the National Council for
Science and Technology (UNCST), the Engineers Committee for Accreditation (ECA), the Council of the
Institute of Certified council of Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) - as a non-accountant member].
Isaac served for 2 years on the board of trustees of the UbuntuNet Alliance for regional research and
education networking. He also served for 6 years on the HR board of UCU, has served for 3 years on the
Board of Governors of Mengo Hospital and on the provincial Board of Education of Church of Uganda.
Isaac is a corporate member of Uganda Institution of professional Engineers (MUIPE), and a member of
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MIEEE).
Mentoring young professionals
Isaac is committed to mentoring young professionals such as Technicians, Engineers, Young Leaders, and
other professionals and has done so consistently from his time at International Aeradio (EA), ERA Ltd,
AGMAN-ERA Ltd, UCU, RENU and beyond.
Isaac is married to Damallie and together they have been blessed with children and grandchildren.

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Dr.Christopher Samuel Mayanja

Dr.Christopher Samuel Mayanja, is an accomplished education leader, researcher, and strategic management expert, currently serving as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Ndejje University. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a PhD in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a research focus on Leadership and Gender.

Dr. Mayanja has vast experience in strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation. He is the Director of Strategy and Planning at the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) Uganda and previously served as the Head of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at Uganda Management Institute (UMI) from 2013 to 2022. His expertise in policy formulation and institutional governance extends to his role as Chairperson of Nkumba University Council and his active membership in the Uganda Evaluation Association.

A respected scholar, Dr. Mayanja has supervised numerous Master’s students at UMI, Uganda Martyrs University, and UTAMU. He has authored scholarly articles and book chapters, presented at international conferences, and contributed to various research projects on gender and economic policy. As part of the UMI Gender and Equity Budgeting Resource Pool and a Resource Person for GEPMI, he advocates for inclusive economic policies.

Dr. Mayanja has also worked as a lead consultant on several national and international projects, including the evaluation of UN Women’s contribution to governance, Uganda’s Refugee Response Settlement Transformation Agenda, and livelihood projects in Karamoja. His work continues to shape policy and academic discourse, reinforcing his commitment to leadership, research, and institutional development.

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Rt. Rev. Dr. Hanninton Mutebi

Rev. Can. Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja

Dr. Frederick Kakembo

Can. Dr. Charles Kahigiriza

Mr. P. M. Kayongo

Dr. Mary N. Mutyaba Wanda

Can. E. Kiyinji

Mr. Muhumuza Wilfred Kato Atwooki

Dr. Henry Buwule Musoke

Dr. Primrose Nakazibwe

Dr. Samuel Sekiziyivu

Dr.Geoffrey Ssebabi Mutumba

Dr. Robert Setekera

Eng. Dr. Henry Ntale Kayondo

Dr. David Talengera

Dr. Nelson Wasswa

Rev. Latimer Muwanguzi Chaplain

Eng. Isaac Kasana

Dr. PrimRose Nakazibwe

Mr.Amos Gitta

Dr.Christopher Samuel Mayanja

CPA. Mourine MUGISA MUWANIKA

Mr. Kyazze Frederick

Rev. Can. Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja

Rev.Damalie Nalubwama