Kyarikunda Monica is a Lecturer at Bishop Stuart University, Department of Economics, Statistics and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business, Economics, and Governance.
She teaches, mentors and supervises students in tourism and conservation-related disciplines. Her responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, developing and reviewing curricula, supervising research and internships and coordinating tourism and conservation programs.
She is a PhD Candidate at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Research focus: Community-Based Tourism and contribution to biodiversity conservation. She holds a Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from Makerere University (2010 to 2012) and a Bachelor of Tourism from Makerere University (2006 to 2009).
| Period | Position |
| 01/2015-Present |
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| 2024-Present | Module leader and trainer for RETI (Refugees and Host Community Youth Empowerment and Transformation Initiative) project at Bishop Stuart University |
| 2024-Present | Committee member at Bishop Stuart University beautification project (BSU strategic Plan) |
| 2022-Presesnt | Assessor at Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) |
| 2012-2014 | Project Director Compassion International Assisted Projects, West Ankole Diocese |
| 2011-2012 | Research Assistant (Department of Environmental Management) |
| 2009-2010 | Reservationist at King Air Tour and Travel, Kampala, Uganda |
Kyarikunda, M., Rugunda, G. K., & Ogwang, T. (2026). Evaluating the Operational Performance of Community-Based Tourism Enterprises and their contribution to community Conservation outcomes around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park https://doi.org/10.37284/ajthm.5.1.4766
Kyarikunda, M.,Nyamukuru, A.,Mulindwa, D.,Tabuti, J.R.S. (2017). Agroforestry and management of trees in Bunya County, Mayuge District. International Journal of Forestry Research Volume 2017 https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3046924
| Project Title | Year | Funder | Amount |
| A capacity-building competitive grant training the next generation of scientists (RUFORUM) | 2024 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | $6000 |
| Improved environmental conservation practices and Natural Resources | 2024 | MUST IUC UCoBS | $100 |
| Climate Change adaptation through Agroforestry | 2014 | Rockefeller Foundation | $4000 |
| Participatory Forest Management | 2012 | World Agroforestry Centre- ICRAF | $2000 |
| Bishop Stuart Small grants scheme | 2019 | Bishop Stuart University | $1350 |