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Food Science celebrates 20th Anniversary, Launches Incubation Centre

Food Science celebrates 20th Anniversary, Launches Incubation Centre
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President Museveni unveils the plaque to launch the Food Technology & Business Incubation Centre (FTBIC) during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

The Department of Food Science and Technology started in 1989 with a mandate to spearhead training of professionals for the food sector. Since its inception, the Department has produced over 480 graduates, who are successfull employed in the Foods and Beverages Industry, Government and Private organs, Pharmaceuticals, Academic institutions and also as private entrepreneurs.

To mark its twentieth anniversary, the Department organised a week-long celebration running from 26th September to 2nd October 2009 which included; a Fundraising walk on 26th September, an Exhibition running 30th September to 2nd October, a Public dialogue from 30th September to 1st October and a launch of the Food Technology and Business Incubation Centre (FTBIC) by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda on 2nd October 2009.

 

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President Museveni is met on arrival by Acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza and Prof. Ddumba-Sentamu during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
President Museveni is met on arrival by Acting Vice Chancellor Dr. Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza and Prof. Ddumba-Sentamu during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
President Museveni admires canned "Bushera" during his tour of the exhibition during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
President Museveni admires canned "Bushera" during his tour of the exhibition during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
President Museveni flanked by Hon. Mwesigwa-Rukutana (2nd L), Dr. Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza (3rd L) and Dr. Muyonga cuts the cake marking the FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
President Museveni flanked by Hon. Mwesigwa-Rukutana (2nd L), Dr. Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza (3rd L) and Dr. Muyonga cuts the cake marking the FST 20th Anniversary 2nd October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Participants in the Fundraising walk to mark FST 20th Anniversary 26th September 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Participants in the Fundraising walk to mark FST 20th Anniversary 26th September 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Jackfruit Jam, one of the products exhibited by students during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 1st October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Jackfruit Jam, one of the products exhibited by students during celebrations to mark FST 20th Anniversary 1st October 2009, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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