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Biography
Nyanzi Julius (born 10 August 1990) simply known as Omukenkufu,is a UgandanBio-Entrepreneur, scientist, and researcher. He istheC.E.O.of Prof Bioresearchdealing in providing Bio research products and solutions that are community oriented portraying value addition to Productive Agribusiness.
Business
He is theC.E.O. and Proprietor of Prof Bio research dealing in providing Bio research products and solutions that are community oriented portraying value addition to Productive Agribusiness.After his University studies, Nyanzi embarked on research with Buloba-based Agro Genetic Technologies (AGT), where he was working as a consultant, It was during that time that he developed an idea of making sugar from Stevia. While at University, Julius learnt about Stevia through reading then he embarked on the hunt for Stevia, but couldn't get it until 2011 when he got it through a friend in the U.S.A.whosent himleaves and luckily, he got the firstStevia seedlings through Tissue Culture. After the successful re-invention of Stevia, Juliuswent back to Makerere Universitywith his solution, where it was recommended for various diseases. Julius also received support identification from the National Chemotherapeutic Research Laboratories (NCRL) in Wandegeya. During the Uganda Manufacturers' Association (UMA) trade show 2014, Juliusaroma'sattracted guestsas the Queen of Buganda Sylvia Nagginda, Uganda's Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, the U.S Ambassador Deborah Malac among others.
Education
Julius attended Red Stars Nursery & Primary School Kasubi, joined O’ Level at Old Kampala SS while inA-levels he attended Merryland High School in Entebbe, Nyanzi is a graduate of Makerere University in 2014 with Bachelor's Degree in Botany and Chemistry
Honors and awards
- K.C.C.AYoung Innovatorof the year 2015, Uganda
- Private Sector Foundation Uganda Winner 2016.
- Pakasa Most Innovative Entrepreneur 2017., ,
- Best Services and Utilities 2018 of the year by Uganda Manufacturers' Association (UMA)
- Uganda Manufacturers' Association Innovator of the year 2019.
Family background
Born in aCatholic family to Mr. and Mrs Ben Bikolwa of Nakulabye in Kampala.
Famous Quotes by Nyanzi Julius
In a lifetime invent, innovate, influence, impact and inspire.