UIRI was represented by Eng. Wilson Mambo at the @kyambogou Women in Engineering Sustainable Conference 2026.His call: Don't just research to graduate. Partner with UIRI to solve real industry problems.We have prototyping facilities & links to standards bodies for all engineers.
It's official! 🌿UIRI will host the 2nd East Africa Regional Sustainable Natural Fibres Symposium! From sugarcane to sisal: Innovate. Collaborate. Sustain. 📍 UIRI Namanve Campus
🗓️ 30th Oct 2026Stay tuned — more details soon! ✨ @LynnUg3@GCICUganda@mtic_uganda@StateHouseUg
@LynnUg3@mtic_uganda@GCICUganda@GovUganda@UgandaMediaCent@StateHouseUg Prof. Charles Kwesiga reaffirmed UIRI's commitment to bridging research & community through practical, market-ready technologies that empower households.
We thank Diocese of Kumi & look forward to collaboration.
A 12-member delegation from the Diocese of Kumi under the Provision Pathway Programme, led by Bishop Rt. Rev. Michael Okwii Esakhan & wife, toured UIRI Nakawa & Namanve campuses to learn about value addition, tech development & enterprise incubation.@LynnUg3@mtic_uganda
From lab to market: Parliament's Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation applauded UIRI's innovations and called for more funding to accelerate commercialization for industrial growth.
Read: https://t.co/OQZopgV78F
@LynnUg3@GCICUganda@StateHouseUg@mtic_uganda@pwatchug
UIRI hosted the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation at Namanve.
Our ED Prof. Charles Kwesiga briefed them on UIRI's innovations & challenges. Chair Hon. Dr. Samuel Acuti lauded UIRI's work & pledged support to scale & commercialize the innovations.
UIRI joins the nation in mourning His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, a visionary King whose legacy of youth empowerment and cultural preservation will live forever.
#RIP#Tooro@toorokingdompm
Our 3-day hands-on meat processing training at @UIRI_UG kicked off today!
Participants got practical insights into meat processing & grinding equipment, preservation methods such as freezing & the use of lactic acid, as well as key meat safety & hygiene practices
The day also included a hands-on session on burgers & meatballs production
We go again tomorrow!
#FoodProcessing #ValueAddition
UIRI Empowers Young Engineers
@UIRI_UG empowers young engineers to develop innovative, practical solutions for local challenges.
Mariam Monica, a mechanical engineering student at @NdejjeUnive, says, “If you want to do something, do it.” | #UMCImpactStories
Prof. Charles Kwesiga, ED of @UIRI_UG, will receive the ATF Founding Honors 2026 for Education Leadership Excellence in East Africa today at the African Teachers Festival in Abuja. He earlier visited the Deputy Head of Mission at Uganda High Commission-Nigeria. 🇺🇬🇳🇬 #ATF2026
UIRI is at #RIC2026 under the theme "Unlocking Industrial Competitiveness through Innovation and Regional Value Chain Integration”,,18–19 August 2026 @kampalaserena. Come find the UIRI team and let’s talk about solutions for a stronger, industrialised Uganda.
#RIC2026.
@mtic_uganda @STanna444 @LynnUg3@GCICUganda@STIsecretariat The Minister commended UIRI for the impressive work being done noting its critical role in driving innovation and industrialisation in the country.
The visit underscored Government's continued commitment to institutions like UIRI in advancing Uganda's industrialisation agenda.
The Minister of @mtic_uganda ,
Hon. Sanjay Tanna, paid a working visit to the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) Namanve Campus, where he interacted with the UIRI Board of Directors, led by the Board Chairperson, Rtd. Gen. Ivan Koreta.
@STanna444 #RIC2026.