Dr Stanley Nkalubo
Director of Research, Rwebitaba ZARDI
Dr. Nkalubo, originally a soil scientist from Makerere University, transitioned into plant breeding and has become a renowned bean breeder in Uganda, with over 24 years of agricultural research experience.
In 2022, NARO recognized him as the most compliant breeder, particularly for his efforts in supporting the commercialization of plant varieties and ensuring the availability of breeder seed for foundation seed production.
Dr. Nkalubo holds an MSc in Soil Science from Makerere University and a PhD in Plant Breeding from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
He has secured and managed over USD 3 million in research grants, focusing on the improvement of biofortified bean varieties and the commercialization of beans with enhanced nutritional and yield value.
Funding Partners
His funding partners include;
- The World Bank,
- Alliance for Bioversity and CIAT/Pan-African Research Alliance (PABRA),
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,
- Kirkhouse Trust,
- USAID FtF,
- Australian Center for International Agricultural Research,
- Syngenta Foundation,
- HarvestPlus,
- ADB.
Additionally, Dr. Nkalubo has served as an external examiner for Makerere University and the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students. He has also chaired the East and Central African Bean Research Network (ECABREN) Steering Committee.
Research Career