Over the past 2 decades, Mr Asuman has registered the following achievements;

• UIRI Analytical laboratories (Chemistry and Microbiology) are recognized by UNBS. This indicates that the laboratories are competent and effective in performing tests as per the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• UIRI Chemistry laboratory is a regional coordinating laboratory for the East Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) healthy community proficiency testing scheme (PTS) for the analysis of micronutrients in fortified foods.
• Successfully domesticated a wild anti-cancer medicinal mushroom called Ganoderma lucidum from the wild, now production of its value-added products like powders, oil, capsules, tablets, soaps, toothpaste, and human hair shampoos is in progress.
• Establishment of 12 textile skills development and production centers in Uganda.
• Developed and produced reusable (non-medical) masks with an efficiency of 93.4% as an intervention to prevent COVID-19.
• Established a state-of-the-art textile Materials and polymer testing Laboratory and a modern Garment manufacturing facility at Namanve.
• Developed 30 incubated businesses in food production (wine, potato, peanut butter, flour, and juices) and cosmetic production (namely: Livara, Amagara, and Itoto).

Mr Asuman Ratibu is a member of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) International which provides the platform, processes, and scientific rigor that enable industry and regulators to keep our food and environment safe.