Makerere University Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Climatic Sciences College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences P.O. Box 7062 KAMPALA, UGANDA
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Phone (mobile): +256 7 82 42 82 60, +256 7 0 1 42 82 60
Education
PhD (Soil Science): 1999-2004, Makerere University, Uganda Master Environnemental Sciences: 1995-1998, Makerere University, Uganda Licence appliquée a l’enseignement de la Physique (Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu- D.R.C): 1983-1988
Experience and Achievements
2008 to date: 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
Research and Publications (1999-2010)
Journal/Bulletin 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 (accepted by 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)
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.
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.
Majaliwa, J.G.M., Magunda, M.K., Tenywa M.M. 2004. Non-point pollution loading in a selected micro-catchment 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. 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.
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
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
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 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. 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
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
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