Natural Sciences and Agriculture
Overview
The School of Natural Sciences and Agriculture is comprised of two major departments, i.e., the Department of Environmental Science and Management and the Department of Agriculture and Community Services, which offers a course in Agriculture and Community Development- an extension-based course aiming at training extension workers in agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture, in addition to teaching, also runs demonstration and production projects to equip students with practical skills in various disciplines. Currently, the department operates a layer poultry unit with over 700 birds and a fish farm with five stocked ponds. The fish farm also has an advanced technology approach to solving water problems in the dry corridor of Uganda.
The crop section has an established banana plantation equivalent to an acre, pasture units for the livestock section and student demonstration plots for students where vegetables are grown. Organic farming principles are emphasised in the crop section.
The livestock section has expanded to include sheep and rabbits, while an apiary will soon be completed.
From the Dean's Desk
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the School of Natural Sciences and Agriculture. We are committed to combining academic training with hands-on experience — from poultry and fish farming to crop production, organic practices, and livestock management. Soon, an apiary will further enrich our learning environment.
We take pride in nurturing students who are not only skilled but also dedicated to creating positive change in their communities and advancing sustainable agriculture.
Together, as students, faculty, and partners, we are shaping a future of innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact in agriculture and the natural sciences.
Dr. Bonny Wanaku
Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Agriculture