Herbert Kanabi Nsubuga
Professor Herbert Kanabi Nsubuga | |
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| Born | Herbert Kanabi Nsubuga 1 July 1927 Natete, Kampala |
| Died | May 23, 2001 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere University Diploma in Veterinary Science Master's degree of Science in Agriculture The University of London Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine |
| Occupation(s) | veterinary doctor, politician and academic |
| Title | President of The Uganda Society Professor of Veterinary medicine |
Herbert Kanabi Nsubuga (July 1, 1927 - May 2001) was a Ugandan, academic, legislator, and veterinary doctor. He was a Professor in veterinary medicine. He was the first veterinary graduate from Makerere University, and the first veterinary medicine graduate in East Africa.[1][2] He served as a minister of Animal Resources in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Industry during Idi Amin regime.[2][3] He was the first Ugandan to become part of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - London as a member.[2]
Herbert also served as the president of The Uganda Society.
Background and Education
[edit]Nsubuga was born to Samwiri Musoke and Edith Namirembe on July 1, 1927 in Nateete, Kampala.[2]
On 9 January 1965, Nsubuga wedded Persis Mesca Nakibuuka at St. Paul Cathedral in Namirembe. They reproduced 5 children.[2] He died was buried on 23 May 2001, he died from heart failure and stomach complications at Makutano Health Care in Bunamwaya.[1]
Nsubuga went to Budo Junior School in 1936, he went to Kings College Budo and finished his secondary education in 1947.[2] In 1948, he joined Makerere University and graduated with a diploma in Veterinary Science.[2] Herbert joined University of London, United Kingdom and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary medicine on a scholarship from the Buganda government.[2] Herbert also went to Makerere University and graduated with a Master's degree of Science in Agriculture in 1970.[2] In 1977, Nsubuga obtained a PhD for research on restructuring the cattle ranches in Uganda.[2]
Career
[edit]He served as lecturer and also a dean at Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at Makerere University.[1] Herbert served as the chairman King's College Budo up to 2001 when he died.[2]
He served various positions and as a minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Industry during Idi Amin[2] and Yusuf Lule regime.[1]
Nsubuga has authored, co-authored several journals, articles and books on Livestock, Poultry, and Animal industry.
Publications by Herbert Kanabi Nsubuga
- Livestock farming in Uganda.[4]
- Livestock and poultry farming in Uganda.[5]
- Integration of domestic animals into human society: Professor Herbert S. Kanabi Nsubuga's inaugural lecture[6]
- Cattle diseases and husbandry in tropical Africa: a case in Uganda[7]
- Memoirs of a veteran[8]
- Policy issues in Uganda's animal industry: a historical perspective.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Prof. Kanabi Nsubuga Buried". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Prof. Semu Kanabi". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "List of delegates and observers (continued)". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "Livestock farming in Uganda | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Livestock and poultry farming in Uganda | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Integration of domestic animals into human society : Professor Herbert S. Kanabi Nsubuga's inaugural lecture : 15 November 1989 | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Cattle diseases and husbandry in tropical Africa : a case in Uganda | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Memoirs of a veteran | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ Nsubuga, Herbert S. Kanabi (1999). "Policy issues in Uganda's animal industry: a historical perspective". Uganda Journal. 45: 39–50. ISSN 0041-574X.