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.
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.
The greatest Practical Engineer of our generation. Great Mind but humble. Proud to have been taught and supervised by the this genius. RIP Dr.@KizzaMusaazi pic.twitter.com/IMZM5oNjU6
— Steven Alaali (@StevenAlaali) September 18, 2018
I am very saddened by the death of Dr. Moses Musaazi.
I have not met an academician as practical as he was! His research impacted many Ugandans and people world over.
May his soul Rest In Peace @KCCAED @IreneMuloni @MakerereU@cpmayiga @MakCEDAT @UMich @BugandaOfficial
— Andrew Muyanja (@AndrewMuyanja) September 18, 2018