Uganda Industrial Research Institute

A lead Agency in Industrialization of Uganda and a center of Excellence in Industrial Research for the East African Community.

[Uganda Industrial Research Institute @UIRI_UG]

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.

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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

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@LynnUg3 @UgandaMFA @mtic_uganda @UGHighCommNG @NigHighComm_UG @StateHouseUg @GovUganda @richardkabonero @NASENIHQ For UIRI the question is: How do we move from exchanging ideas to building solutions together?From agro-processing & industrial machinery to skills, there's huge room for Ugandan & Nigerian enterprises to co-create under AfCFTA.@LynnUg3 @NASENIHQ

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The Nigeria-Uganda Business Forum explored how stronger business linkages can drive investment, technology partnerships & industrial growth. @LynnUg3
@UgandaMFA @mtic_uganda @UGHighCommNG @NigHighComm_UG @StateHouseUg @GovUganda @richardkabonero #NigeriaUgandaBusinessForum

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@LynnUg3 @UgandaMFA @mtic_uganda @UGHighCommNG @NigHighComm_UG @StateHouseUg @GovUganda @richardkabonero At UIRI, we see potential beyond trade: technology transfer, product dev, value addition, skills dev, industrial research & creating viable enterprises.Our cooperation with Nigeria's @NASENIHQ provides a strong foundation. #AfCFTA
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@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.

[Uganda Industrial Research Institute @UIRI_UG]

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

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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
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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.

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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

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From theory to practice, Proud to equip participants with hands-on skills in value addition to meat. @mtic_uganda @LynnUg3

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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

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UIRI is proud to nurture young engineers who are turning ideas into practical local solutions. @UgandaMediaCent @LynnUg3 @mtic_uganda @GCICUganda @GovUganda @StateHouseUg
#Innovations #Science.

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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

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Congratulations to our ED, Prof. Charles Kwesiga, on receiving the ATF Founding Honors 2026 , Education Leadership Excellence Award for East Africa. @atffestival @mtic_uganda @GCICUganda @LynnUg3 @UgandaMediaCent @StateHouseUg
@UGHighCommNG
#Abuja #atff2026 #STI #Nigeria

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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

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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.

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What Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna Found At UIRI: Ugandan Engineers Building Drones, AI Machines & Medical Equipment From Scratch – https://t.co/Y2QY6ExWau https://t.co/S6ywciYITx
@GCICUganda @mtic_uganda @LynnUg3 @StateHouseUg @UgandaMediaCent #RIC2026

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@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.

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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.

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@mtic_uganda @STanna444 @LynnUg3 @GCICUganda @STIsecretariat The Minister was thereafter taken on a guided tour of the Campus by the UIRI Executive *Director, Prof. Charles Kwesiga*, and shown a wide range of innovations and technologies developed at the Institute.
@LynnUg3 @mtic_uganda #RIC2026

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Obuweereza Bwa @UIRI_UG Ekitongole Kya Gavumenti Ekivunaanyizibwa ku kunoonyereeza n'okuyamba BannaUganda okutandikawo Amakolero n'okwongera Omutindo ku Bikolebwa mu Ggwanga.
Labira wano ~ https://t.co/8m7RDcOMuS
#ServiceUgandaCenter
#StarTvUganda