User:Amayorob

Robert Amayo aka amayorob is born on Februery 4th, 1981 to a humble family of Ambanya Goerge (RIP) and Camilla Asiya. He is one of the upcoming Ugandan Scientist. He currently is carrying out a research work leading to the award of PhD degree in Plant Pathology from University of Helsinki, Finland. He possesses a Masters Degree in Crop Science and Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture both from Makerere University, Uganda. He is also currently working as Research Assistant/Plant Pathology with NaSAARI (National Semi-Arid Agricultural Research Institute) under NARO (National Agricultural Research Organization) program at Serere, Soroti, in the department of Grain Legumes in Uganda. Amayo also has a postgraduate certificate in PPM (Project Planning and Management) from Makerere University, Ordinary and Advanced Certificates in Education in Uganda. He has carried out a number of research in the field of Agriculture and as a result he has presented papers in workshops and seminars. He is currently carrying out a research on sweetpotato viruses, specifically, SPFMV (Sweetpotato feathery mottle virus) in the wild host plant communities as one of the steps towards curbing the impact of SPVD (Sweet Potato Virus Disease), an important disease of sweetpotato in the tropical and sub-tropical regions.

Besides the brief experience and academic background, Mr. Amayo is married to a beautiful and lovely hardworking wife (Nanfuka Roselyn Amayo)with whom they have a big dream of raising wonderful children (Shammah Amayo, Emmanuella Amayo, Aaron Amayo and Isabella Amayo - all yet to be born) and build up a family that will be a platform for God's glory. Both Mr. and Mrs. Amayo are committed christians (Born-again Christians) who believe and follow the teaching of the Bible. As part of his spiritual activities, Mr. Amayo loves children and is a pastor of children at MCC (Makerere Community Church) where he instils christian values to children and gives them opportunity to realize their potential in the communities they live in. In addition, Robert is one of the leaders in MCC/Campusfire ministries that carries out its ministry activities among the youths in College/University campuses with the goal, under the leadership of Dr. Pr. Martin Ssempa, of raising/mentoring global future leaders and fighting HIV/AIDS on college campuses.

Socially, Mr. Amayo is an introvert, though not absolutely. He likes sports, both outdoor and indoor games like football, volleyball, badminton, chess, Scrabble, etc. He is friendly, though sometimes because of his introvert nature, he may appear difficult to approach. He likes working behind the curtains, however, this does not mean that he cannot be on the forefront. He may simply be described as a person with Mel-phleg (Melacholic - Phlegmatic) character.

Being in his youthful years, most of the dreams of Mr. Amayo are yet to be realized. Owing to academic pedigree, self discipline and character, exposure, and with the help of wonderful friends more is yet to be seen.