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]
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 also served as the president of The Uganda Society.
Background and Education
editNsubuga was born to Samwiri Musoke and Edith Namirembe on July 1, 1927 in Nateete, Kampala.[2]
On 9 January 1965, Nsubuga married Persis Mesca Nakibuuka at St. Paul Cathedral in Namirembe. They had 5 children.[2] He passed away on May 23, 2001, from heart failure and stomach complications at Makutano Health Care in Bunamwaya, and he was buried shortly afterward.
Nsubuga attended Budo Junior School in 1936, and later he went to Kings College Budo completing his secondary education in 1947.[2] In 1948, he joined Makerere University where he graduated with a diploma in Veterinary Science.[2] Herbert attended University of London, United Kingdom and graduated with a bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine on a scholarship from the Buganda government.[2] Herbert returned to Makerere University and earned 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
editHe 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 "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.