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The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) is a government parastatal under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC).
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Historical Perspective
UIRI's journey from regional industrial research roots to a Ugandan R&D institution supporting national industrialization.
Leadership
Executive Director: Professor Charles Kwesiga
Professor Charles Kwesiga is the Executive Director of Uganda Industrial Research Institute. He is an Industrial Engineer by profession with significant experience as a corporate manager, management consultant, educator and entrepreneur.
Leadership
Professor Charles Kwesiga
Professor Charles Kwesiga is the Executive Director of Uganda Industrial Research Institute. He is an Industrial Engineer by profession with significant experience as a corporate manager, management consultant, educator and entrepreneur.
Leadership
Joanita Orishaba (BFST, MSC, MBA)
Ms. Joanita Orishaba is the Director of Industrial Production Systems at UIRI, the youngest in UIRI's Management Team and the first female to hold that position.
Leadership
Mr. Ratibu Asuman
Mr. Ratibu Asuman is the Director of Product Development at UIRI. He previously served as Quality Manager of UIRI's Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Governance
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.
Governance
Ms. Jolly K. Kaguhangire
Ms. Jolly K. Kaguhangire serves as a Member of the UIRI Board of Governors.
Governance
Dr. Catherine Wandera
Dr. Catherine Wandera is a manufacturing specialist with expertise in mechanical engineering, laser materials processing and CNC manufacturing.
Governance
Ms. Magdalene Akite
Ms. Magdalene Akite serves as a Member of the UIRI Board of Governors.
Governance
Mr. Joseph Enyimu
Mr. Joseph Enyimu is a development economist with technical and leadership experience in economic development policy management.
Governance
Dr. Joshua Mutambi
Dr. Joshua Mutambi serves as Commissioner for Processing and Marketing at Uganda's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.