Phillip Kihumuro
Kampala
Summary
A freelancer natural speaker of Runyakitara, who is well endowed and anchored in the cultural aspects. Great lover of history and a member of the Bunyoro Royal Historical Society.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer, Bunyoro Royal Historical Society
Obukama Bya Bunyoro Kitara
Hoima
06.2020 - Current
Coordinating and writing Runyoro content for the 100 years celebration of Omukama Chwa Kabalega. Specifically, responsible for the environmental content on the king's initiatives.
Interpreter
Freelance
Uganda
01.2002 - Current
I have always worked as an interpretor at occasions and functions where there is need.
I started off in 2000 as an interpreter for an American missionary in Uganda every sunday-where I horned my skills. I have continued to interpret for other high profile individuals including Bishops and clergymen at conventions and big gatherings.
Translator
Schools For Life
Kampala
09.2022 - 12.2022
I was responsible for translation of research content for the organisation from English to Runyakitara. I translated over 80 pages of content maintaining context and ensuring rigour in all this
Content Writer
Emanzi Publication
Hoima
01.2010 - 12.2012
Was responsible for generating content for the local publication in Runyakitara over the period of the existence of the publication
Education
Msc Tropical Forestry (With Distinction) - Ecosystems and Land Management, Agroforestry, Forest inventory and assessments, Social issues in forestry and natural resources, Global Forest policy, Climate change
Bangor University, School of Natural Sciences
01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Hons) -
Makerere University, School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
Kampala, Uganda01.2008
Skills
- Attention to details
- Thorough and commitment
- Able to speak English, Runyakitara(mother tongue) Luganda, Kiswahili (elementary)
Languages
English, Runyakitara, Luganda, Kiswahili (elementary)
Fellowships And Awards
- Commonwealth Scholarship for Msc Tropical Forestry (2017-2020)
- Society for Conservation GIS Global Scholar, June 2011
Relevant Short Trainings
- Transparency International, Introduction to Climate Finance, April 2017
- Conservation International, Climate Change and Role of Forests, November 2016
- International Finance Corporation. Sustainability training, April 2015
- Forest trends, April 2011: Training local communities in Ecosystem Services, Uganda
- Forest trends, April 2011: Training Governments and Private Sectors on Payment for Ecosystem Services in Uganda
- Imperial College of London, July 2010: Field course in Tropical Ecology and Conservation
Professional Membership And Volunteer Work
- Member, Royal Forestry Society
- Member, Commonwealth Forestry Association
- Member, International Sustainable Tropical Forestry
- Member of Uganda Poverty Conservation Learning Group
- National Coordinator, Society for Conservation GIS
Publications
Rode et al.,(2022-forthcoming) Providing targeted incentives for trees on farms: A transdisciplinary methodology applied in Uganda and Peru. Earth System Governance Zinngrebe Y., Borasino E.,Chiputwa B., Dobie P., Garcia E., Gassner A., Kihumuro P., Komarudin H., Liswanti N., Makui P., Plieninger T., Winter E and Hauck J (2020). Agroforestry governance for operationalizing the landscape approach: Connecting conservation and farming actors. Special Issue on Agroforestry in Sustainability Science Kihumuro P, Okia C, Kiyingi G. (2020). The Roles of Trees on Farms in Uganda: Current Status and Policy Recommendations for Future Development. Policy Brief No 50 Nairobi, Kenya. World Agroforestry. Chiputwa, B; Kihumuro, P and Okia,C(2020). A Review of Policy and Institutional Frameworks on Biodiversity. The Case of Uganda. An assessment report for Trees on Farm Project. Nampindo S., Ayebare S., Kihumuro P., Leal M (2019). Assessing the distribution and habitat use of chimpanzee in the corridor forests of Budongo & Bugoma forest resources in the pilot REDD+ landscape. Proceedings of the 2nd APS Conference, Entebbe Uganda Duguma L A, Okia C A, Watson C A, Nzyoka J, Kihumuro P, Minang P A, Fungo B, Ariani C (2019) Restoring natural capital through tree-based interventions to reduce social tensions in humanitarian settings
References
- Paul Hatanga Mukiza, Project Manager, Wildlife Conservation Society, +256772870761, phatanga@gmail.com
- Patrick Byakagaba (PhD), Senior Lecturer, Makerere University, +256782563709, byaks2001@yahoo.com
Section name
I read and write various articles but more especially in Runyakitara. I have been a writer for the local newspaper in the landscape-Emanzi that produced weekly publications in Runyakitara.
Timeline
Translator
Schools For Life
09.2022 - 12.2022
Writer, Bunyoro Royal Historical Society
Obukama Bya Bunyoro Kitara
06.2020 - Current
Content Writer
Emanzi Publication
01.2010 - 12.2012
Interpreter
Freelance
01.2002 - Current
Msc Tropical Forestry (With Distinction) - Ecosystems and Land Management, Agroforestry, Forest inventory and assessments, Social issues in forestry and natural resources, Global Forest policy, Climate change
Bangor University, School of Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Hons) -
Makerere University, School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
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