Prof. Sabiiti authored “Agricultural Principles and Practices for Secondary schools and Colleges”
The Uganda Text book – Academic and Non-fiction Authors Association (UTANA) in partnership with the Norwegian Non-fiction writers and Translators Association has recognized Prof. Elly Nyabombo Sabiiti for publishing agricultural text books that are mostly used in Secondary schools and Colleges in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.
“They ranked my books as the best and I got the award. They had a workshop at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi Kampala, two weeks ago and asked me to bring the three books and receive the award for 2016,” Prof. Sabiiti said.
The veteran Professor was given a plague in recognition of his exemplary academic and non-fiction authorship for the books titled, “Agricultural Principles and Practices for Secondary schools and Colleges” on 5th October 2016.
In 2010, Prof. Sabiiti authored three books published by Fountain Publishers that are not only utilized in educational institutions but also by farmers who have found them useful. The three agricultural books are on Crop production, Animal Production and Farm Structures and Machinery.
“They did research and found out that the three books are highly utilized among the many books published by Ugandan authors. The books made more impact in colleges and universities in Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda”, Prof. Sabiiti said.
In July 2016, Prof. Elly Sabiiti received a letter enclosed with the certificate from the Executive Director Institute of International Education and Council for international Exchange of Scholars acknowledging his participation in the Fulbright Program.
“This certificate recognizes your incorporation into a global network of over 360 Fulbright scholars, teachers and students from the United States and some 160 countries”, Part of the letter reads and says: “It is our sincere hope that your grant was productive and meaningful experience both professionally and personally as well as for members of your family who were able to join you. One of the highlights for those of us whose working lives are devoted to the administration of the Fulbright program is the opportunity to read your reports and learn about the ongoing impact of your experiences a Fulbright grantee.”
Source: Jane Anyango, Communication Officer, CAES.
