Godfrey Akol is a visionary leader and biotech researcher who founded Hog4Education to empower Ugandan youth through piggery agribusiness. A MasterCard Foundation Scholar and Resolution Fellow, he combines his training in laboratory science and public health with a passion for community development. Godfrey’s deep understanding of rural challenges drives innovative solutions like biogas and biofertilizer production.
About Godfrey
Godfrey earned his Biomedical Laboratory Technology degree from Makerere University and currently serves as a research fellow at Makerere’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After interning at Kampala’s Kisenyi Health Centre IV and gaining research experience, he launched Hog4Education in 2021. His ventures are underpinned by fellowships and awards from the EU Global Youth Mobilization and Mastercard
Godfrey’s Role
- Strategic vision and leadership for all operations
- Oversight of agribusiness innovations like biogas integration
- Spearheads research partnerships and community impact assessment
