Dairy Development Authority executive director dead

The authority says Kansiime died on Tuesday night, but no details about his death have been released yet.

“May the Lord grant him eternal peace. We pray for the family and staff in this dark hour,” a notice issued by the authority read.

Prior to being appointed executive director at the Dairy Development Authority, Kansiime was a lecturer at Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He replaced Jolly K. Zaribwende and his tenure was set to up to 2025.

Kansiime was known for being prayerful and amiable.

In 1984, he joined Makerere University where he graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine.

In 2010, Kansiime represented Uganda on the regional body Community Animal Health Work Network where he over saw different project implemented by the body.

He also served as the head of Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development, Makerere University.

At the time of his death, Kansiime was spearheading efforts to boost Uganda’s milk exports.

“Uganda is poised to become one of the biggest milk exporters on the African continent. The sector is edging slowly to becoming one the biggest exports from the country,” he once said while talking to the press at a function.

He also played a key role in persuading Government to upgrade the Entebbe Dairy Training School at the National Dairy Training and Incubation College.