H.E. Mr. Kaba Urgessa
Junior Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia
Dr. Kaba Urgessa is State Minister for Natural Resources, Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Resources, (MoALR) Ethiopia. Currently he is heading the natural resource section of the MoALR, being mandated for conservation of soil and water, efficient use of irrigation water, land administration and use, soil fertility and climate resilient green economy including climate smart agriculture.
Prior to his current position, Dr. Kaba Urgessa served for six years as Minister of State for Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia. Previously, he held various positions at Jimma University in Ethiopia. He started his professional career as a technical assistant at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, followed by positions in the educational context as well as a dean and president’s department head of Jimma University.
Dr. Kaba Urgessa holds a BSc, a MSc and a PhD in forestry at three different universities in India.
Prior to his current position, Dr. Kaba Urgessa served for six years as Minister of State for Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia. Previously, he held various positions at Jimma University in Ethiopia. He started his professional career as a technical assistant at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, followed by positions in the educational context as well as a dean and president’s department head of Jimma University.
Dr. Kaba Urgessa holds a BSc, a MSc and a PhD in forestry at three different universities in India.