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Started agribusiness consultancy and training firm ( Climate Smart Green Initiative-CSGI).Trained 50 communities a cheap water harvesting and conservation method to farmers in Karamoja.Trained youths in eastern Uganda residual use from farm products.Trained youths and farmers on Integrated Pest and disease control.Involved in training farmers and youth good agronomical practices with IYA.Involved in training youths post-harvest handling with IYA.Involved in training youth in business planning and management with IYA.

Ensured that all suppliers and contractors perform to the highest possible standards by putting in place appropriate appraisal methods for contract renewals.Introduced new ways of stock monitoring that reduced misuse and thefts.Introduced a clocking in system for field workers which reduced losses due to absenteeism and reporting late for work.Organized the site to attain best site status of all company site.Introduced a reward system to workers for adherence to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment which motivated them to ensure safety and protection.

Ensured that the company maintained its Forestry Stewardship Council Certificate for good management practices.Mapped out and documented numerous sites of special interest and buffer zones for protection.Always ensured a good working relationship with all key stakeholders through constant consultation and clear communication.Instituted a health and safety committee that helped monitor PPE usage, carried out accident investigations and analysis to ascertain cost and suggest mitigation measures.

Introduced EHS toolbox talks to workers which significantly reduced field accidents that often resulted to huge penalties to the company.Significantly reduced field post-harvest losses through introduction of daily tracking system of inventories.Developed an easy to use data entry reporting tool that could be used by all workers and this enabled effective and timely provision of field reports to management.Reduced losses due to poor workers attitudes by half through introduction of a task rate system of monitoring and evaluating workers performance and ensuring prompt and appropriate trainings.Ensured timely provision of field reports to management for significant decision making.Created rapport with neighboring hostile local community to the company through engagement in sports thereby promoting company interests.

Set up 50 trial plots for data collection in 3 divisions of Kampala City handling a population of 500 participants.Ensured effective data collection, sorting and storage that enabled successful accomplishment of project.Mobilised 500 participants to participate in the trial/study.Worked with a team that assessed energy needs of rural communities in Kampala and developed effective energy generation, distribution and use methods.