A distinguished crop scientist from South Western Uganda, was inspired by pre- and post-harvest losses in his farming community to pursue agriculture science. He holds a Bachelor of Agriculture Science and is pursuing a Master of Science in Climate Change and Food Security at Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara. As CEO of Active Living Uganda Limited, a startup manufacturing plant-based crop protection products, Nahurira focuses on reducing chemical pesticide use, which leads to weevil resistance, reduces grain quality, and harms farmers' incomes and food security. His work boosts yields, supports smallholder farmers, and promotes climate-smart agriculture for food security.
