James Patrick Manyenye Ntozi, a professor of population studies at the Makerere University, and a UAPS member (1985-2021) died on 19th May 2021.
He worked as a researcher in demographics and statistics at Makerere University in Uganda, with his main research projects focusing on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa, fertility, census-taking, and aging and the life cycle. A medical demographer and statistician by training, his areas of expertise include gauging needs assessment, conducting evaluations, and creating baseline studies.
Prof. Ntozi was a major contributor to ‘Uganda and it Demography: Dynamics and Implications for Development’, a book that was published to commemorate the 8th African Population Conference in Uganda 2019. In 2011, the book ‘Demography of Uganda and Selected African Countries’ was also published in honor of his research contributions.
At the time of his death, he was farmer as he retired from active academic work in 2016.
UAPS has lost a dedicated member and a friend.
Tribute to Prof. Ntozi
This is sad news. Prof. Ntozi was my friend, from the time he spent his sabbatical leave at the University of Pennsylvania in 1983/1984 ( I think). We subsequently met in a number of events and UAPS conferences where he shared some of his works on HIV/AIDS.
Prof. Ntozi was a gentleman, friendly and easy-going. He has made very impressive contributions to his institution and to the scholarly community in East Africa, where he mentored many scholars. He will be missed.
May his gentle soul rest in peace and may God comfort his family and relatives.
He was an erudite Professor. I met him the first time at the 4th African Conference on Population, held in Tunis, Tunisia in 2002. He was the discussant for my paper which he rated very highly. Then we met again in Tours, France in 2005 for XXV International Population Conference. He came to my poster stand and asked me so many questions. He was impressed with my work and responses. UAPS and IUSSP will miss him dearly.
Accept my heartfelt condolences. May God give the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Prof Ntozi was a gentle but erudite academic. Well respected by those who worked closely with him, especially Ugandan colleagues. Indeed he epitomizes that notion that charity begins at home. I wish his family, Uganda and the UAPS colleagues the fortitude to bear the loss and the comfort of Almighty God. He played his part well, the rest remains for all of us living to carry on with what need to be done. Adieu Professor Ntozi.