UIRI LEARNING VISIT HIGHLIGHTS
On 27th August, a number of ladies took part in a Learning Visit to Uganda Industrial Research Institute Nakawa and Namanve branches.
Details were shared on how UIRI can support growing and established entrepreneurs in ways such as developing products and business ideas, handling property rights and hands-on skilling to acquire practical knowledge on manufacturing products such as paper, furniture, briquettes etc.
The importance of digitalization of businesses was also emphasized as learners were encouraged to use social media platforms to promote their products and services.
At the Nakawa branch, ladies had the opportunity to explore the different manufacturing sections. This included bakery, engineering, bamboo, paper making, briquettes, pottery among others.
There were different detailed insights on the products manufactured in each section and the meticulous process involved.
In addition to learning, participants were able to walk away with a few goodies from some sections for example in the dairy and bakery sections, there were yoghurt and cake purchases.
Moving on to the Namanve branch, participants were thrilled by the powerful machinery and that was present at the different sections such as the Mechatronics section.
At the Namanve Branch, the spacious nature of majority of the areas was also observed, most notably the weaving and textiles section which allowed for loads of work to be seen by ladies.
Working space at the weaving and textiles section.
Items exhibited at the Weaving and Textiles section.
At the end of the visit, Prof. Charles Kwesiga had a sit-down session with ladies who shared his professional journey and expert guidance on how entrepreneurs could be more innovative to ensure their growth.
The visit was an eye opener to the number of opportunities present for women and youth to take over so as they could be able to have a personal source of income.
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