MakaPad inventor Dr Moses Musaazi dies

MakaPad inventor Dr Moses Musaazi dies
A lady stamping expiration dates on Maka pads a Dr. Kiiza Musaazi innovation: COURTESY PHOTO

Makerere University scientist, Dr. Moses Kiiza Musaazi, who invented the first enviromental friendly pads, Maka pads has died.

Musaazi is also the inventor of the   MakaStove, a pocket friendly stove that can save up to 50% of fuel compared to others in the market.

Makerere vice-chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe describes the fallen don as one of the “most illustrious academics” the university ever had.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Nawangwe described the deceased as the “most illustrious academics” that the mighty institute has ever had.

In 2013, Musaazi received the Empowering People Global Innovations Award in neighbouring Kenya for his innovation that had gained popularity for championing efforts to have the girl child remain in school.

 

 

 

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