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Ms. Joanita Orishaba is the Director of Industrial Production Systems at Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), the youngest in UIRI’s Management Team and the first female to hold that position. Ms. Orishaba joined UIRI as a junior researcher and worked her way up to earn a seat at the C-Suite table. Her expertise spans the entire industrial production cycle from ideation through to commercialization.
Joanita has a solid educational background and has always displayed exceptional academic prowess. She holds three First Class Degrees and is an alumnus of five institutions of good repute: University of Oslo – Norway, Stellenbosch University – South Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) -Arusha, Makerere University –Uganda, and Gayaza High School.
As a Ugandan female scientist with over 13 years of experience in industrialization and allied activities, her contributions to Uganda’s industrialization and the scientific community have earned her recognition and respect. In 2020, she was selected by H.E. Y.K. Museveni as a core member of the NRM Manifesto drafting committee in his pursuit of a science-led economy.
Joanita possesses great business acumen and a keen understanding of the business landscape. This quality has served her well in her role of ensuring that research outcomes have practical applications and commercial relevance.
With an unwavering dedication to excellence, Joanita’s legacy is one of inspiring future generations of scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, and making a lasting impact on society through science. Her expertise, relentless drive, and transformative leadership have created an indelible mark, inspiring future generations of executives to dare, dream, and drive lasting impact.
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