A lead Agency in Industrialization of Uganda and a center of Excellence in Industrial Research for the East African Community.
Kampala-Uganda
Joined March 2017
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Mr. Solomon Kiiza, Manager UIRI Textile Materials & Polymers Dept., shared the Department's key achievements with delegates of the 2nd East Africa Regional Sustainable Natural Fibres Symposium:
Optimization of most natural fibres & pre-treatment processes.
#NaturalFibres @UNCTAD
Development of innovative products for private sector commercialization
Over 300 standards developed with UNBS using UIRI Textiles & Polymers Labs.
Sanitary pads innovated from sugarcane bagasse.
Cottage-level processing for household production of medical inputs. @texfad
Mr. Solomon Kiiza, Manager-Textile Materials & Polymers Dept. at UIRI, showcased the diverse natural fibres the department has researched to delegates of the 2nd East Africa Regional Sustainable Natural Fibres Symposium, including Cotton Fibre Sugarcane Bagasse, Silkworm etc.
We struggle with value addition & marketing, but banana byproducts have huge potential beyond food. The booths showcase beautiful products. Let's share successes, learn from each other & support one another. No one loses by lighting another's candle." Dr. Yvonne Tusimirwe.
At the 2nd East African Regional Sustainable Natural Fibres Symposium 2026, Ms. Maliehaa Sumar of Kapok Collective, Tanzania stated that Kapok
transforms natural kapok fruit fibers into sustainable, non-toxic home and hospitality products.
#NaturalFibres
#Tanzania @UNCTAD
Dr. Kimani Muturi CEO of @texfad demonstrates local solutions local solutions for banana value addition at the 2nd East Africa Regional Sustainable Natural Fibres Symposium
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#FibresSymposium
#SustainableNaturalFibres @GCICUganda @LynnUg3
Mr. Samuel Thuo started his remarks by recognizing the Godfather of banana fibre, Mr. Kimani Muturi of @texfad , noting that he has pioneered fibre value addition.@kirdi_kenya
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#FibresSymposium
#SustainableNaturalFibres
Mr.Samuel Thuo "We chose Uganda because they had the highest participation in the 1st Symposium held in Nairobi, when you Google Fiber Uganda pops out first and interms of Research and people working in the Fiber space still Uganda takes lead" 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬.@kirdi_kenya
#NaturalFibres
UIRI & EAAFF bring you the 2nd East Africa Regional Sustainable Natural Fibres Symposium 2026
Theme: "Towards a Coordinated African Alternative Natural Fibre Platform".
Stay tuned for updates.
#NaturalFibres #SustainableTextiles #EAAFF2026
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
"We want action, we want business. We are here for public-private partnerships . We have profiled over 30,000 women entrepreneurs and supported them with training and mentorship. Now we need you to give them the capital to grow.", Prof. Alex Ariho, to the @UgGrowproject
It does. Investing in farms today means investing in food security, jobs and enterprise for tomorrow. Resilient food systems are the future.
@AAIN4Africa
#JobsThroughFoodSystemsUG @LynnUg3 @mtic_uganda @GCICUganda @OPMUganda
What if the key to ending hunger and youth unemployment lies in how we invest in our farms today?
@UIRI_Uganda @AAIN_Africa
#AAIN #PPSBTDiscussions #FoodSecurity #JobCreation
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Lenia Judith Latifah- chief People and Culture Officer at Omia Agribusiness Development groups, urged farmers to package Farming & agriculture in a manner that is attractive to the young people by showing them how they can make money out of it. @UIRI_UG #FoodSecurity4JobsUG
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
Food security = collective action. AAIN stands ready to collaborate with government, private sector & farmers to turn partnerships into progress. 🇺🇬 @UIRI_UG #FoodSecurity @UgandaMediaCent @OPMUganda
Building a stronger food system for Uganda takes collective effort.
Government, the private sector, farmers, development partners and innovators must collaborate to boost food security, unlock investment and generate sustainable jobs.
The Food Security and Job Creation Summit is a step towards turning partnerships into progress for a more resilient Uganda. Please be part.🫛
#AAIN #PPSRTDiscussions #FoodSecurity #Jobcreation
@AAIN4Africa @UIRI_UG
Karibu, Visit our exhibition at UIRI Namanve and discover how we are turning innovation and agro-processing into jobs. Agriculture truly is the future of employment.
#FoodSecurity4JobsUG
#JobCreation @AAIN4Africa @GCICUganda @LynnUg3
Agriculture is the future of employment. Come learn about incubating and accelerating jobs through resilient food systems. Explore opportunities at the @UIRI_UG exhibition.
#AAIN #PPSRTDiscussions #FoodSecurity #Jobcreation .
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
Turning Uganda’s food systems into engines of inclusive growth requires investment and innovation. The round table brings stakeholders together to identify practical solutions for food security and job creation.
Cc @UIRI_UG
#AAIN
#PPSRDiscussions
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
@UIRI_UG is excited for the final day of the 2026 Summit! We are connecting financial institutions with agribusiness innovators to unlock investment and create jobs.
Proud to partner with @CARE , @CocaCola , @kcbbankug , #FoodSecurity #JobCreation #PPSRTDiscussions
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
Uganda’s food systems can contribute significantly to inclusive growth when challenges are addressed through innovation and investment.
The #FoodSecurity and #JobCreation Round Table seeks to turn collective insights into practical solutions and measurable results.
@UIRI_UG
#AAIN #PPSRDiscussions
As Chairman of Bamutakudde @SolomonSerwanjj is linking poultry farmers to sell their trays of eggs to a manufacturer who only needs the egg white and the egg York will be given back to them to add value and produce york powder to solve Income malnutrition. #FoodSystems4JobsUG
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
Uganda’s food systems hold enormous potential for investment, innovation and job creation.
The #FoodSecurity and #JobCreation Round Table aims to turn shared challenges into practical solutions and measurable results.@UIRI_UG
#AAIN #PPSRDiscussions
Uganda Industrial Research Institute retweeted
Happening now! @UIRI_UG
Day 2 of #FoodSecurity and #JobCreation features roundtable discussions and exhibitions under the theme of transforming Uganda’s food systems through innovation, investment and partnerships for resilience.
#AAIN
