The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), in partnership with Meeting Point International (MPI), has concluded a hands-on skills training program in bakery and cosmetics production, empowering Ugandan citizens with practical tools to improve livelihoods and spur economic transformation.
The two-day event brought together government, employers, workers, development partners, and the private sector to dialogue on labour, employment, and industrial growth under the theme of promoting decent work and inclusive development.
The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) has made significant strides in strengthening Uganda’s manufacturing base with the acquisition of modern, high-performance machinery ...
The training, conducted under the UIRI-ADRA project for skilling young mothers, equipped the trainees with practical skills in wood selection and processing, workshop safety and tool handling, furniture design and joinery, cutting, shaping, and finishing, furniture production and quality control, and Business Development Skills (BDS).
The Uganda Industrial Research Institute officially welcomed its new Board of Directors, with the members taking their oath on 15th August, 2025, at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Boardroom. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Minister of State for Industry, Hon. Dr. David Bahati, who emphasized...
UIRI Interns Unveil Groundbreaking Innovations at Namanve Campus The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) proudly hosted a vibrant showcase of innovation, featuring interns from Uganda Christian University (UCU), Makerere University, and Kyambogo University. Held at our Namanve campus, the exhibition celebrated the creative ingenuity and technical prowess of Uganda’s next...
Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) officially commissioned the St. Stephen Katakwi Textiles Skills Development Centre in Katakwi. The ceremony was presided over by Her Excellency, the Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo.
Most households in Uganda use wood fuel for cooking and heating which poses numerous environmental and health hazards, hence leading to the desire for transition to alternative clean cooking solutions. Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) and Raising Gabdho Foundation (RGF) developed a bioethanol stove prototype for a typical household.
On the 25th of January 2024 UIRI was delighted to host a group of volunteers from Peace Corps on an exposure tour of the Institute’s Nakawa and Namanve branches. The delegation was taken through an in-depth presentation of what UIRI as an insitute represents and aims to achieve
On 22nd January 2024, UIRI had the privilege of hosting a delegation from UNHCR, IGAD, and EAC volunteers for a familiarization tour of both the Nakawa and Namanve campuses to explore chances of future partnerships.
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