CURRICULUM VITAE

(Updated/Drawn November 4, 2019.)

CONTACT ADDRESS:
C\O NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION (NARO)
NATIONAL COFFEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NaCORI))
P.O. BOX 185
MUKONO, UGANDA
(E.A)

TELEPHONE CONTACTS

Mobile +256 772 395484/0702 395484

Office +256 0414 697659
Email Address mckabole@yahoo.com/mckabole@gmail.com

PERSONAL DETAIL/BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

SURNAME : KABOLE
OTHER NAMES : MUHAMA CHARLES
SEX : Male
DATE OF BIRTH : MAY 15th, 1964
NATIONALITY : Ugandan (By descent)
MARITAL STATUS : Married
NO. OF CHILDREN : Five (5)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
Language Spoken Frequency of use
English Excellent Often/Regularly
Lumasaba Excellent Often/Regularly
Luganda Excellent Often/Regularly
Kiswahili Good Often/Regularly
Lusoga Good Rarely
Runyankore, Rukiga, Runyoro-Rutoro Fair Rarely
Ateso and Akarimojong Fair Rarely
French Fair Rarely
Luo Fair Rarely
 CURRENT RESIDENCE : BUGUJU LC1, MUKONO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

PLACE OF BIRTH : Buwabuyi Village, Bunambutye Parish, Busiu

Sub-county, Bungokho County, Mbale District

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

SCHOOLS/INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

Course Year/Period Institution-Award Subject/

Discipline
PhD 2019-Student Kyambogo University Biological
sciences
Msc-Agro-ecology 2011-2013 Uganda Martyrs University Crop
improvement
Master of Research and Public 2014-2016 Uganda Christian Research
Policy University (Book submitted
for viva)
Degree of Bachelor of Science - 2006-2010 Uganda Martyrs University General
Agriculture Agriculture
Higher Diploma in Science 1999-2001 Kyambogo University Entomology,
Technology(Applied Biology) Micro-biology,
HDST/B
Ordinary Diploma in Science 1994 - 1997 Uganda Polytechnic (Biological)
Technology (Biological) ODST/B Kyambogo
National Diploma Agriculture (NDA) 1992-1994 Bukalasa Agricultural General
College Agriculture
National Certificate Agriculture 1987-1989 Arapai Agricultural College General
(NCA) Agriculture
National Certificate Teacher 1997 Uganda Polytechnic General
Technical Education (TTE) Kyambogo Agriculture
Trade
Uganda Advanced Certificate of 1984-1986 Kololo SS Biology,
Education (UACE) chemistry,
Geography
and sub maths
Uganda Certificate of Education 1979-1982 Lango College Maths,
(UCE) English,
Geography,
Biology,
physics,
chemistry,
commerce and
Mech. Drawing
Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) 1970-1978 Musese primary school Maths,
English, and
General paper
Professional course

OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ATTENDED

Course Year Institution Subject/Discipline

General 1998 Makerere

Instrumentation University(FAF)

In vitro micro 1995 Kawanda General plant tissue

propagation of coffee Laboratory culture
Plant Tissue

Computer Science, 2000 African Virtual

University, U.P.K
Campus.

Agro-Ecology 2011 Uganda Martyrs Introductory Agro-

University-Rubaga- ecology
Uganda

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Course Year Institution Subject/Discipline

Basic plant tissue culture 1997 Vegetable and General plant tissue
Ornamental Institute culture
Republic of South
Africa

Isolation and Identification 1998 CABI-Bioscience UK Microbiology

of fungi from natural Centre Egham,
habitats England

Advanced plant tissue 1997 Vegetable and General plant tissue

culture Ornamental Institute culture
Republic of South
Africa

Polymerase Chain 1999 American River College Molecular science

Reaction Techniques Califonia USA
(PCR)

Isolation of Microbials 1999 Interlink Protiomics,Metabol

from soil Biotechnologies LLC omics and
Aubrn- Califonia USA Genomics

Isolation OTA 2008 Cirad France Fungal infection

OTHER TRAININGS ATTENDED

Course Year Institution Subject/Discipline

Introductory Political Jan-Feb1999 Movement Mukyaka mukyaka

Education Secretariat

Gender mainstreaming in March-2009 Kampala Kolping Gender

Agricultural research Makerere

Agricultural Data and April-2009 Kampala Kolping Data and records

Records Management Makerere

Public Administration and August 2009 Africa population Management

management institute

Financial Management August 2009 Africa population Finance

and Accounting institute management

Procurement and August 2009 Africa population Procurement

Contract Management institute Management

Human Resource September Africa population Management

Management 2009 institute

PLACES VISTED ACROSS THE WORLD

country City/Town

Uganda Traversed all villages in coffee, cocoa, oil palm and tea
growing Districts and all District headquarters in the
country

Kenya Nairobi, Bungoma, Webuye and Eldoret

Tanzania Dar saalam,Tabora and Dodoma

Republic of South Africa Johannesburg and Pretoria

Rwanda Kigali

Ethiopia Addis Ababa

England London City and Egham Surrey

Holland Amsterdam

Belgium Brussels

USA Los angles, Sacramento and Sanfransisco

France Paris, Lyon and Montpellier

Profile: Skilled, Trained, Experienced Professional Agriculturalist/Laboratory
technologist
A dynamic, articulate, self-motivated person with a sense of humour with the abilities
to participate and who is passionate about research and development. Who can
communicate in different social settings, and a wide range of experience in services,
able to work in any geographical environment, and on own initiatives part of a team
as well as good departmental/ discipline relationship.

CAREER OBJECTIVES
To apply the skills obtained through training and working towards becoming
professional researcher (Agriculturalist), Laboratory technologist etc with honest and
integrity coupled with a sense of humility and warmth with out losing focus on the
overall objectives.

Also, my goal is to become associated with an organization where I can utilize

my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the organization’s
productivity and reputation

KEY JOB EXPERIENCES, EXPERTISE AND CAREER SUMMARY:

 I have a vast experience in Fusarium isolation and Identification
 I have a wide knowledge and experience in screening germ plasm resulting from
deferent Agro-ecologies and different pathogens.
 I have abundant knowledge in micrometric work and identification of many
species/ micro organisms

 I poses solid experience in management, training, strategic planning, budgeting,

financial reporting and leadership in fast-paced environment and ability to provide
hands-on training and motivate personnel.
 A good understanding of the overall research cycle and appropriate competitive
strategies in Crop health development. Decisive yet flexible in responding to
constantly changing demands of staff, customers and operations throughout an
organization to achieve and exceed planned for activities.
 Well-developed oral and written communication skills and a good listener and
motivator with exceptional interpersonal skills. Respected team leader with
established competence in farmer relations, professional, dependable and loyal
individual.
 Able to use laboratory instruments, aids to augment presentations and answer
objections with facts and data.
 Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the application of biotechnology tools –
conventional and quantitative PCR, cloning and transformation, preparation of
libraries for sequencing and sequence analysis, southern, northern and western
blotting, plant cell and tissue culture
 Expertise in plant viral, bacterial, fungal pathogens characterization and
diagnostics using molecular tools
Current research interests
 Study pathogen-host interactions mechanisms in crop plants
 Characterization and detection of pathogenic microbes affecting crops using
modern molecular tools
 Monitoring status of diseases and pests affecting crops and devising integrated
pest management strategies 
 Learning and employing CRISPR/Cas genome editing technique for crop
improvement

PROFFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE/ EMPLOYMENT RECORD

1987 -1988 laboratory assistant –Namulonge research station
Activities
Under vertebrate pests and migratory Insects programme, laying traps in forests to
trap wild pigs (warthogs), monkeys, birds and other wild animals that destroy farmers
crops. Cutting transects in the forests to lay experiment for studies on the behaviour
of vertebrates and the migratory pests. Putting up field trials near the forests and
recoding the level of damage by the pests.
Taking the trapped pests in the laboratory, dissecting them and recoding what is
found in the alimentary canal. Preserving the specimens for future studies.
1989-96- Farming System Support Programme Agronomy programme
Activities:
1990-1992.Agriculral assistant at by then coffee research station –Kituza
Activities/ Responsibilities

 Carry out experiments on coffee, cocoa, and Oil palm in Agronomy and
Entomology research
 Data collection on coffee agronomy for example weeds assessment, measuring
of coffee agronomic characters, soil sampling.
 Supervised imposition of treatments for example fertilizer application, pesticides
and herbicides application.
 1993-1994 Assistant Agricultural officer (Trainee) in Bukalasa Agricultural
College under by then coffee research station –Kituza.
Activities/responsibilities
Carrying out research on the effect of weed control systems on weed flora and soil
on Robusta coffee.
Objectives
- To develop herbicides
1997 -1999 - Laboratory Technician at Coffee Research Centre (COREC),
Pathology discipline
Activities:

 Collecting/receiving samples of diseased coffee with Tracheomycosis and other

diseases, isolate and identify the casual agent (pathogen). The same applies to
all other crops mandated to CORI
 Carrying out pathogenicity test (screening) on coffee varieties against
tracheomycosis.
 Under take field work collecting samples from diseased coffee and data taking on
several on farm field pathology experiments.
Job role, Duties and Responsibility

 Undertaking and supervising work assigned to pathology laboratory by scientists,

laboratory management and organisation.
 One of the laboratory coordinators towards the regional workshop on
tracheomycosis which took place successfully in July, 1997.
 Receive and catalogue all samples coming into the laboratory, carry out
laboratory analysis and preserve some pathogens where necessary for future
work.
 Assist scientists in experimental planning and designs
1999 - 2006.- Laboratory Technician at Tissue Culture facility, KARI, NARO
Activities
- In vitro micropropagation of coffee.
- Tracheomycosis laboratory analysis
- General laboratory organisation.

Job role, Duties and Responsibility

- Was in charge of Invitro multiplication of the six clones of Robusta coffee
using low frequency Somatic embryogenesis the first butch of the products
are now on field trial at Kawanda and so many on-farm trials in many agro
ecological zones.
- Training students on industrial training.
Nov.2010 - Date
- Associate scientist- Crop improvement at Coffee Research Institute

Activities:
- Collection of leaf rust data from the field
- Conducted experiment to determine latent period of leaf rust
- Preparation of culture media
- Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus
- Data compilation.
 - General laboratory Organisation.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Period: August 2014 – to date
Organization: National Coffee Research Institute (NaCORI) – National
Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Kituza, Mukono
Position: Research Assistant (Entomology)

Duties and responsibilities:

 Data collection, management, entry and analysis using Excel, R, SAS, STAR,
SPSS packages.
 Studies on effects of shade on the Black Coffee Twig Borer (BCTB) and cof-
fee berry borer incidence and damage on Robusta coffee.
 Microbiological culturing on bio control of BCTB using Beauveria bassiana.
 Identification of alternate hosts of the pests.
 Cocoa baseline survey data collection and management in central region.
 Determining the prevalence, incidence and damage levels by different pests in
various coffee growing regions of Uganda and suggesting control measures to
farmers.
 Establishing the ecological drivers for disease and pest population dynamics
and damage levels on-station and in the diverse coffee agro-ecologies.
 Determining test pest preferences using an olfactometer.
 Determining species’ diversity of different pests and the associated fungal
complex samples collected from various plant hosts and coffee growing re-
gions.
 Evaluating the efficacy of traps and alcohol-based lures in managing different
pests.
 Evaluating effectiveness of different control measures such as pesticides in
managing the pests.
 Participating in agricultural exhibitions and coffee shows.
 Determining bee forage plants in coffee that gives the best quality honey.
 Establishing the flowering periods of important bee forage plants in coffee.
 Relating flowering periods of coffee to honey flow seasons.
  Documenting pests and diseases of honeybees existing in coffee apiculture.
 Assessing the prevalence of pests and diseases affecting honeybee colonies
in coffee apiculture.

The work I would wish to do in future

 My research interests are plant diseases, their impact on the lives of people and
the interaction of plant pathogens with their hosts.
 Pathology main topics, which I could wish to do related to coffee, include:
 Host-pathogen-environment interactions
 Etiology and epidemiology
 Effect of pre-harvest treatments on post-harvest disease control
 Molecular tools applied to pre/post harvest pathology studies
 Chemical and alternative disease control strategies
 Production and formulation of biocontrol agents
 Crop Protection, NACORI/NARO Research interests: I) Development of
quantitative models to facilitate prediction of plant diseases and design efficient
control strategies; II) Spatial-temporal dynamics of plant disease epidemics; III)
Impacts of climatic change on the geographical distribution of plant pathogens,
their life cycles and the epidemics they cause; and IV) Detection, monitoring and
quantification of plant disease epidemics by remote sensing. Am interested in

Professional societies
Fusarium
Scientific contributions
(i ) Achievements
The work I have done in Agronomy, Entomology, Breeding, Pathology on coffee,
cocoa and Oil palm has been written up for PHD and Msc thesis for Dr.Wetala,
Dr.Musoli, Dr.Suzan Serani, Mr. Wasukira, Mr. Lubade and Mr. Wakinya,
Publications, Institute annual reports, internal Technical research reports.
This information has been the basis of resource materials for local seminars,
University teaching and for demonstration to farmers in disease and pest
management in particular and field crop management in general
(ii) Publications and Research reports(see separate sheets)
PUBLICATIONS
Wetala MPE, JB Birikunzira and C.Kabole (2001) the effect of uprooting and burning
affected plants on further spread of coffee wilt disease, Proceedings of NARO
scientific conference.
Wetala MPE,Wejuli MS, Onzima RJ and C.Kabole 1995, Intercropping seedling
robusta coffee with annual legumes and sweet potatoes; A four year study ,
proceedings of a regional coffee development conference
Musoli,PC GJ Hakiza,Kyetere,G Uring S. Olal and C.Kabole; response of F1
interspesific hybrid proeniesnof crosses between robusta and Arabica coffee to wilt
disease caused by Fusarium xylarioides
Musoli CP, F.Pinard.A.Charrir, C.Kabole, A.Kangire,J Ogwang G.M.ten Hoopen
DBieysse,C.Cilas; Spatial and temporal Analysis of coffee wilt disease caused by
Fusarium xylarioides in coffea canephora
Kangire, A., Olal S., and Kabole, C. (2003). Evaluations of potential sources of in-
oculum for the coffee wilt epidemics in Uganda. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sci-
ences, 8: 37-40 p

Abilities

 Ability to work capably under stress and to juggle multiple tasks within tight
deadlines.
 Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak
persuasively and present clearly and concisely.
 Ability to appreciate challenges associated with research, capacity building and
family
 Ability to develop collaborative network with stakeholders.
 Ability to listen and commit myself to continuous learning.
 Have a high degree of "profound personal decency and integrity and credible
work ethics.
 Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily
management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term
deadlines and strategy.•
 Ability to assess problems and develop solutions, situation analysis especially
during times of workers uprising and excessive demands, flexible towards others
and able to understand others circumstances.
 Ability to adopt to situations that arise with working upcountry areas and always
eager to leave a legacy
 Team player, with ability to work on own initiative
 Experience of, and ability to make a contribution to, international development
cooperation.
 Capable of meeting deadlines
 Faithful and committed
 Hard working, efficient and effective
 Adaptability to changes and dynamism
 Self-driven, require less supervision
 Good at teamwork and interpersonal relations

PERSONAL QUALITIES

 My qualities of learning very fast and the ability to take on new challenges can be
used.
 My attributes of hard work, dedication and the ability to acquire new skills, will be
used to the advantage of the company I will work for Systematic, Analytical,
Hardworking, A team player, flexibility and openness to work.
Tact, courtesy and a high level of trustworthiness are my essential personal
attributes.
 Strategic understanding and knowledge of Agricultural sciences, Laboratory
sciences, management, rural development with an ability to; i. Address issues of
the enabling policy environment. ii. Address multi-purpose programs/projects. iii.
Cross cutting disciplines (Science, economics, social and environmental)
- Innovativeness and adaptability to novel approaches to agricultural service
delivery.
- A good understanding of principles and practice of community based rural
development and participatory methods and approaches.
- A strong knowledge of rural development dimensions including rural poverty
and gender concerns.
- Demonstrated, administrative and management skills including an
understanding of the decentralization policy and operations
I am passionate in championing issues of human rights, particularly women and
children living with HIV and AIDS. I also provide extensive technical support on
issues of research regarding casual workers with HIV/AIDS. You may not be able to
change the whole world, but you can change your part of the world. I have learnt to
use my experience as a good example to society.
 Mature and assertive
 Takes initiative with self-drive
 Patient and persistent
 Objective and able to discern.
 Good mobilizer
 Capable of working under minimum supervision and open minded
 Hardworking, dedicated, social and focused personality.
 Well organized and an inquisitive problem solver who enjoys challenges.
 Able to communicate effectively when dealing with people of diverse interests
and levels of authority.

Skills:

 Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, demonstrated client orientation,

sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment, cross-functional teams and a
proven record of problem solving and innovation.
- Research skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong coodination skills

- Good report writing
- Demonstrative and innovative skills
- A high level of personal integrity
 - A nalytical and time management skills
- Strong leadership and organisational skills

Team work

 Team player who work well under deadlines and pressure• Excellent inter-
personal communication skills and excellent organization and strong
coodination skills
 High level of fluency in written English and oral communication skills
 Strong presentation and negotiation skills, to engage in high- level dialogwe.
 Strong research, analytical, time management and good writing skills.

Special Skills:
 Excellent computer skills including excellent knowledge and experience in MS
office applications and other data processing and graphical presentation
software

Also Computer literate in the following:

- Word perfect 5.1
- Lotus 1,2,3 version 2.01
- SPSS and STATA
- Internet
- Electronic mail

Some elementary knowledge in:

- PowerPoint
- GENSTART

Other skills:
1992-1994 Secretary for Youth LC1 Kituza
1993-1994 Chairman Bukalasa Elgon students Association
1995-1996 Vice chairman Diagnostic club –Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo School
of Science and Technology.
1995-1996 Committee member School of Science and Technology Association
UPK.
1995 Representative Mbale Students Association
1995- Deputy General Secretary Mbale District Youth Association.
1996 Presiding Officer UPK Electoral commission

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

  Assisting the needy
 Reading magazines , newspapers and scientific journals
 Listening to music
 Watching TV
 Solving puzzles
 Making friends
 Watching birds and butterflies
 Moving /Visiting upcountry
 Football, Athletics, photography and Reading the Bible.

TASKS I WOULD WISH TO PLAY:

- Play a lead donor role in the Uganda Agricultural sector.
- Engage in, and provide ongoing analysis of Agricultural policies and technical
issues maintaining the overall focus on chronic poverty and vulnerability in
order to achieve the objective of poverty eradication, food security and
sustainable development.
- Liaise with NARO and the mother ministry (MAAIF) and other governmental
departments where appropriate, international donors, the private sector, and
civil society on related matters.
- Engage in and provide analysis on, key issues related to the quality of
Agriculture.
- Support the nation’s engagement in the joint Budget support frame work.
- Ensure that the cross cutting issues of gender, HIV/AIDS, governance, and
the environment are effectively mainstreamed.
- Monitor utilisation and results of, and appraise the overall impact of
government aid government aid sector and programme support in agriculture
in Uganda.

MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1997 Regional Coffee Wilt Workshop. International Conference Centre,
Uganda.
1998 Training workshop on "Strategies for improving analytical capabilities in
NARO laboratories" Mwebaza Inn - Seeta, Uganda.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
1995 Regional Coffee Research and Development Conference. International
Conference Centre, Uganda.

WORD OF ADVICE TO FELLOW COLLEGUES

Always work smart and adhere to the organization’s objectives, policies and
procedures to excel in performing of the duties
DECLARATION/CERTIFICATION
I the undersigned solemnly certify/declare that to the best of my knowledge and
belief, this data/information correctly describe me, my qualifications, my integrity and
my experience. I also do certify that the above information on this CV is correct and
submitted in confidence
Date: 5/11/2019

Signature……………………………………………………………………………………….
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Kabole Charles Muhama -Accomplished Technician/Associate Scientist/Coffee –
Cocoa Plant Health Programme