Chairperson
Retired General Ivan Koreta
Retired General Ivan Koreta is a retired military officer, diplomat and legislator who serves as Chairperson of the UIRI Board of Governors.
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Board of Governors
Meet the distinguished members who guide UIRI's mandate, strengthen accountability and support the Institute's contribution to Uganda's industrial development.
Board profiles
Strategic oversight for UIRI
Member
Ms. Jolly K. Kaguhangire
Ms. Jolly K. Kaguhangire serves as a Member of the UIRI Board of Governors.
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Member
Dr. Catherine Wandera
Dr. Catherine Wandera is a manufacturing specialist with expertise in mechanical engineering, laser materials processing and CNC manufacturing.
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Member
Ms. Magdalene Akite
Ms. Magdalene Akite serves as a Member of the UIRI Board of Governors.
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Ex Officio
Mr. Joseph Enyimu
Mr. Joseph Enyimu is a development economist with technical and leadership experience in economic development policy management.
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Ex Officio
Dr. Joshua Mutambi
Dr. Joshua Mutambi serves as Commissioner for Processing and Marketing at Uganda's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.
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Secretary
Prof. Charles Kwesiga
Prof. Charles Kwesiga is the Executive Director of UIRI and serves as Secretary to the Board of Governors.
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A governance team focused on innovation, value addition and applied research.
UIRI's governance content notes that the Board provides focused and strategic leadership to the Institute as it advances industrial research and technological development in Uganda.