About Magara Heritage
Honoring the professional journey and cultural impact of Prof. Elisam Magara
Professor Elisam Magara
Name: Magara Elisam
Title: Professor
Highest Qualification: PhD
Awarding institution(s): University of South Africa (UNISA)
Area of specialisation: Records and Archives Management
Prof. Elisam Magara is a lecturer at the East African School of Library and Information Sciences (EASLIS), Makerere University, within the College of Computing and Information Sciences (Mak-CoCIS). His work spans academic authorship, oral history, and the integration of the ministry of the Word in the marketplace.
Legacy & Impact
Prof. Magara has written several books and authored numerous research papers. His publications include:
- From Records to Publication: A Guide to Academic Authorship – A 267-page guide for students, lecturers, researchers and postgraduate scholars on productive academic writing, launched at Makerere University Senate Building (February 2025).
- Bridging the Evangelical Gap: Preserving Oral History in the Ministry of the Word – On using oral history and local culture to advance Christian ministry (Fountain Publishers, Kampala).
His work aims to help scholars produce work that meets scholarly standards and contributes to practical products and services, and to bridge the gap between Christian ministry and everyday work through oral history and local narratives.
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Magara Heritage Farm Enterprise
Magara Heritage is the brand under which we celebrate Prof. Magara's enduring legacy and provide financial, social, and educational support services. Our vision is to be a reliable service provider for personal positive change and social transformation, with core values of trustworthiness, accessibility, service availability, and affordability.
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