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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister for STI, met Russia’s Deputy Minister Konstantin Mogilevsky to advance Uganda–Russia cooperation on youth upskilling and facilities to turn scientific knowledge and natural resources into practical solutions.

#STIUganda #STIWorks

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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki gave out Ugandan coffee to H. E. George Borisenko, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation. He encouraged the Russian community to test Ugandan-valued added products in agriculture and manufacturing.

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UPDATE: Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki visited Moscow’s National University of Science and Technology to discuss engineering partnerships, with a key outcome being a project to upskill Ugandan innovators to turn minerals into finished products.

#STIUganda #STIWorks

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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for STI, was welcomed by Kyoto Vice Governor Kazuya Suzuki at the Kyoto Smart City Expo in Keihanna. He will engage officials and companies on partnerships to advance innovation and improve lives in Uganda.

#Innovation #SmartCities

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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for STI, met Kyoto University leaders to advance research cooperation linking scientific discovery with enterprise, investment and quality jobs in Uganda.

#Innovation #ScienceDiplomacy

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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for STI, closed the 23rd STS Forum in Kyoto with a call for trust, cooperation and AI that serves humanity. Uganda and Africa must help shape this future.

#STSForum2026 #AI #Innovation

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UPDATE: Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki joined White House science adviser Michael Kratsios at the 23rd STS Forum in Kyoto, Japan, for the launch of the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science, highlighting global cooperation in science, technology and innovation.

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At the 23rd Science and Technology Ministers’ Roundtable in Japan, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe highlighted Uganda’s commitment to research, homegrown technologies and global collaboration to turn knowledge into enterprise, jobs and national transformation. #STI #Uganda

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UPDATE: Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, this morning joined mining sector stakeholders at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the 15th Mineral Wealth Conference and Expo.

Addressing participants, the Minister emphasised the role of science and technology in helping the minerals and energy sector maximise value addition, with the ambition of transforming every US$100 in revenue into US$400.

He encouraged Uganda’s Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Tophus Kaahwa, to strengthen partnerships with Japan in minerals, energy, science, technology and innovation. He noted that STI drives Uganda’s ATMs agenda, with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development playing a key role.

The Minister also commended Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, for spearheading policy and legal frameworks that strengthened the ministry’s organisation, saying STI is pursuing a similarly structured approach.

“I am a mathematician who believes in formulas, not guesswork,” he said, stressing the need to design interventions whose expected outcomes can be anticipated from the input stage.

He thanked the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum for bringing industry players together to exchange ideas, debate priorities and build partnerships towards implementing Uganda’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy.

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#MineralWealthConference #ValueAddition #STI #Uganda

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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation and NRM National Vice Chairperson for the Western Region, joined thousands of NRM supporters and leaders at Damasco Primary School in Kisiita, Kakumiro District, today for a thanksgiving celebration following the election of Hon. Onesmus Twinamasiko as Member of Parliament.

Joined by Hon. Eriab from Kabale, Hon. Emily Kugonza and other leaders, Asiimwe congratulated Twinamasiko and urged him to serve the people who entrusted him with the mandate, unite communities and work for meaningful development.

He thanked the people of Kakumiro for their warm reception and called for continued cooperation toward the prosperity of Kakumiro, the Western Region and Uganda.

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UPDATE: Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, joined Hon. Fred Byamukama, Minister of Works and Transport, at Mandela Secondary School in Hoima City this afternoon. Hon. Byamukama officiated as Guest of Honour and commissioned a new school building.

During the visit, the two ministers toured the school’s science laboratories and joined students in conducting a titration experiment. The hands-on session offered an opportunity to engage with young scientists and see practical learning in action.

Hon. Asiimwe thanked Hon. Byamukama for visiting Hoima City and supporting its education sector. He said students need opportunities to apply what they learn in classrooms through laboratory work, building the practical skills that can drive Uganda’s scientific and technological transformation.

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Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation – Office of the President, joined Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and other leaders in Hoima City for the National Cleaning Day exercise.

The initiative, held on the last Saturday of every month, calls upon Ugandans to take collective responsibility for keeping our communities clean, healthy and safe.

A Clean Uganda is Everybody’s Responsibility.

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The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, today met with a delegation from the National Planning Authority (NPA), headed by its Chairperson, Prof. Pamela K. Mbabazi, for strategic discussions on Uganda’s industrial development.

The engagement centred on putting into action H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive to identify the country’s raw materials and use science, technology and innovation to transform them into commercially viable industrial products.

Both parties agreed to advance a structured national framework for evaluating STI initiatives, bringing together NPA, the STI Secretariat, economic monitoring and evaluation teams, and relevant parliamentary leadership.

The proposed framework aims to improve institutional self-assessment, strengthen coordination and enhance accountability, ensuring that investment in research and innovation translates into locally manufactured products, employment opportunities and measurable economic value.

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STI Minister Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe has urged young innovators at Heifer International’s AYuTe Africa Challenge to solve farmers’ problems, create jobs and align with Uganda’s priorities.

“You are not waiting for Uganda’s future, you are building it.”

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JUST-IN: Legendary Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu has passed away following an attack. Details to follow...

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Beyond the Grant: Why Uganda’s Women in Tech Must Become Builders of the Economy https://t.co/UJjQoWxtHn

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This afternoon, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, together with the STI Secretariat and the EDiC Rwebiteete team, met with a UNDP delegation led by Country Representative Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor.

The discussions focused on commercialising research and innovations, promoting technology transfer, responsibly adopting emerging technologies, and expanding digital skills and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth and women.

#STI #Innovation #TechnologyTransfer #Uganda

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This afternoon, @STI_OPUganda engaged Kampala taxi operators and E-Bus Xpress on Uganda’s mobility transition, including the 42-seater Kayoola EVS and franchise, lease-to-own and lease-to-operate models.

Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki emphasized that existing drivers, cooperatives and operators must be deliberately included, trained and empowered to become customers and owners of Uganda-made mobility solutions.

Technology must work with our people, not against them. 🇺🇬⚡🚌

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Mogadishu City 1-2 Kitara FC

Kitara FC secure a first-leg advantage at Hoima City Stadium. The focus now shifts to Saturday’s return leg at the same venue.

The team remains determined to finish the job in front of the home crowd.

#KitaraFC #HoimaCity

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JWESCO officially launched in Hoima City

The Jonard Development Foundation has launched the Jonard Women Enterprise Savings and Cooperative (JWESCO), bringing together leaders of women’s groups representing more than 10,000 women across Hoima City.

The initiative will promote a strong saving culture, productive investment, enterprise growth and wealth creation, while complementing Government’s Parish Development Model (PDM).

Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, NRM Vice Chairman – Western Region and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, said empowering women strengthens families and communities.

#JWESCO #HoimaCity #WomenEmpowerment