Mr.Moses Kutosi | Landslides/Disasters | Best Researcher Award
Environment Officer Uganda National Roads Authority Uganda
Kutosi Moses, born on December 2, 1991, in Bududa, Uganda, is a dedicated environmentalist with over six years of experience at the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). With expertise in managing environmental aspects of road projects, he excels in environmental and social management systems, stakeholder engagement, and compliance assessments. Moses is recognized for his strong teamwork, dedication, and career growth focus.
Profileย
Education ๐
- MSc. Disaster Risk Management from Makerere University (2017 – 2021)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science (Second Class Upper Division) from Makerere University (2013 – 2016)
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from Lugazi Mixed School โ Naalya (2011 โ 2012)
- Uganda Certificate of Education from Mbale Secondary School (2005 โ 2008)
- Certificate in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment from Makerere University (2022)
- Certificate in Computer Applications from Business Trust Skills (2008 โ 2009)
Experience ๐ผ
- Environment Officer (2021 – Present) at UNRA, contributing to the North-Eastern Road-Corridor Asset Management Project (NERAMP) with a focus on quality assurance, compliance with environmental regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Graduate Environment Trainee (2018 – 2021) at UNRA, involved in quality control, site assessments, community training, and environmental impact assessments.
- Trainee (2017 – 2018) at Geotropic Consults Limited, participating in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- Environment Trainee (2017 – 2018) at Sustainable Conservation Consult Limited (SUSTCON), involved in data collection and drafting EA and ESIA reports.
Research Interests ๐ฑ
Moses is deeply interested in environmental management, disaster risk management, and the assessment of hydro-pedological characteristics. His work primarily focuses on improving environmental and social health and safety (ESHS) aspects in infrastructure projects and enhancing compliance with national and international environmental regulations.
Awards ๐
- Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2021)
- ISCA Young Scientist Award (2018)
Publications ๐
- Kutosi, M., Bamutaze, Y., Nakileza, B. R., Kisira, Y., & Gabiri, G. (2024). Assessment of hydro-pedological characteristics at medium-sized landslide sites in Manafwa catchment, Mount Elgon, Uganda. Hydrological Sciences Journal. Link to Publication – Cited by 15 articles