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Most Famous Ugandan Scientists & Academics

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Uganda 172
153,699 WB Winnie Byanyima Winnie Byanyima Ugandan Engineer b. 1959
809,286 CD Christine Dranzoa Ugandan Academic b. 1967
958,865 GB Gilbert Bukenya Gilbert Bukenya Ugandan Physician b. 1949
1,210,371 JM Joseph Mugisha Ugandan Mathematician b. 1960
1,763,475 PD Paul D'Arbela Ugandan Physician b. 1937
1,792,840 ET Elioda Tumwesigye Elioda Tumwesigye Ugandan Physician b. 1964
1,904,580 JS John Senyonyi Ugandan Mathematician b. 1956
2,070,982 DA Diana Atwine Ugandan Physician b. 1973
2,229,260 ER Ernest Rubondo Ugandan Geologist b. 1951
2,511,844 RC Rose Clarke Nanyonga Ugandan Nurse b. 1972
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Inside Uganda Scientists & Academics

10 notable people in this slice of the dataset.

Through the Decades

One face per decade — the most globally famous uganda scientists & academics born in each.

Notable Births by Decade

Notable births among Uganda Scientists & Academics peaked in the 1950s with 3 people.

What Uganda Scientists & Academics Are Known For

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Physician are Uganda Scientists & Academics's biggest group — 40% of all notables (4).

  1. Physician4
  2. Mathematician2
  3. Engineer1
  4. Academic1
  5. Geologist1
  6. Nurse1

City Hot Spots

Cities that over-produce Uganda Scientists & Academics compared to the world average — multiplier shows how much more.