Department/Unit: Department of Biological Sciences
Qualifications: BSC, MED Sc., MSc, PhD, DPAM
PhD Institution: Makerere University
PhD dissertation title: Phylogeography and Population Genetic Structure of the Nile Tilapia in Eastern Africa
Current research interests and projects: Biodiversity Conservation Ecosystems restoration Impacts of Climate Anthropogenic impacts on Natural Resources
Selected publication 1: . Joseph Katswera*, Norah M. Mutekanga and Charles K. Twesigye Wildlife Corridors and Regional Biodiversity Conservation around Selected Wildlife Protected Areas in Uganda. Journal of Resources Development and Management Vol.87, 2022
Selected publication 3: .Twesigye C.K. (2015). The impact of paleoclimate, geologic history, and human influence on the evolution of East African cichlids. Quaternary International, 369 (2015) 67-77.
Selected publication 4: Charles K. Twesigye, Kenneth Ssekatawa , Andrew Kiggundu , Wilberforce Tushemereirwe and Enock Matovu(2018)Variation among banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) populations in Uganda as revealed by AFLP markers and corm damage diferences
Selected publication 5: Twesigye C.K., Nyakaana S & Byarugaba, W (2011) Population genetics of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from east African lakes and its implications for capture and culture fisheries in the Nile basin region. J. Recent Trends Biosci.,1 (1):11-22 ISSN 2249-376X
Selected publication 6: Twesigye C.K. S. Onywere, Z. Getenga, S. Mwakalila, J.Nakiranda (2011) The Impact of Land Use Activities on Vegetation Cover and Water Quality in the Lake Victoria Watershed. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal ISSN 1874- 8295 Volume 4(1-12).
Selected publication 7: Onywere, S.M. Zachary M. Getenga, Shadrack S. Mwakalila, Charles K. Twesigye, Josephine K. Nakiranda(2011) Assessing the Challenge of Settlement in Budalangi and Yala Swamp Area in Western Kenya Using Landsat Satellite Imagery. The Open Engineering and Environmental Journal, ISSN 1874-8295 Volume 4
Selected publication 8: Twesigye C.K & Byarugaba W (2009) Population Genetics of the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticuas) from Native and Introduced Populations of the Albertine Rift and the Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. The Uganda Journal, Vol. 52, 81-98 ISSN: 0041-574X
Selected publication 9: Twesigye C.K & Byarugaba W (2009) Population Genetics of the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticuas) from Native and Introduced Populations of the Albertine Rift and the Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. The Uganda Journal, Vol. 52, 81-98 ISSN: 0041-574X
Selected publication 10: Katswera J., Norah M. Mutekanga and Charles K. Twesigye (2022). Community Perceptions and Attitudes towards Conservation of Wildlife in Uganda. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, Vol. 6
Capstone assignment title: A REVIEW OF MODELS AND PRACTICES OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISION AT KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, UGANDA
Capstone assignment abstract:
